March rains help improve drought conditions
Mar 29, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) DNR Hydrologist Tim Hall says the recent snow and rains have helped push back some of the drought conditions in the state. “The statewide average over the last seven days,…
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Governor signs AEA overhaul, teacher pay raises into law
Mar 28, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises teacher salaries, increases general state spending for schools and overhauls Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. “Some schools haven’t used…
Iowa’s spring turkey season is right around the corner
Mar 27, 2024
DES MOINES -- Coming off record harvests in 2020 and again in 2023, Iowa’s spring turkey hunters could be living in the “good ol’ days.” And with three straight years of good hatches across much…
Secretary Naig Comments on USDA’s Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kansas and Texas Dairy Cattle
Mar 26, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the announcement made by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle in Texas and…
Iowans are offered a refresher course on the weather dangers of springtime
Mar 25, 2024
By Pat Powers (Radio Iowa) This is Severe Weather Awareness Week as Iowans are reminded about some of the risks we may see during springtime, including thunderstorms, floods and tornadoes. Meteorologist Chad Hahn, at the National…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.9 Percent in February
Mar 22, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in February, down from 3.0 percent in January and equal to the rate one year ago. Meanwhile, despite widespread job growth across multiple…
New Alzheimer’s Association Report Reveals Top Stressors for Caregivers and Lack of Care Navigation Support and Resources
Mar 21, 2024
DES MOINES -- The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and health care workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. healthcare system. The new report estimates that…
Another Iowa House bill to address eminent domain concerns
Mar 20, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A House committee has approved a bill that outlines a new legal avenue for landowners who don’t want a carbon pipeline to run through their property. Representative Bobby Kaufmann…
Top 10 announced for best burger contest
Mar 19, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Beef Industry Council has released its top ten vote-getters in the best burger contest. This is the 15th annual contest and spokesperson Kylie Peterson says to celebrate they…
Secretary Naig Encourages Iowans to Celebrate Iowa Ag Week from March 17 to March 23
Mar 18, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encouraged all Iowans to celebrate Iowa Ag Week from Sunday, March 17 through Saturday, March 23. The weeklong statewide celebration, which includes National Ag Day on…