Water Summary Update: Decreased rainfall in August sees return of dry conditions
Sep 06, 2024
DES MOINES -- Consistent above-normal rainfall during the summer months slowed in August, leading to a return of dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update. August’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 3.20 inches, or…
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University of Iowa employee accused of pocketing nearly $1 million
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By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Auditor Rob Sand says a recently dismissed University of Iowa employee “pocketed nearly a million dollars” by using public equipment and public employees for his own business. Brian…
Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigns, to become CEO of Iowa Bankers Association
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Libertarian Congressional candidates removed from ballot by state panel
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By Katarina Sostaric (Radio Iowa) A state panel voted 2-1 today (Wednesday) to take three Libertarian candidates for Congress off the November ballot. Republicans filed the challenge, saying the Libertarian county conventions didn’t follow state…
Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks
Aug 28, 2024
DES MOINES – The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways. The DNR reminds users to abide by all safety measures to ensure a safe…
AAA: With a busy travel weekend ahead, Iowa gas prices hold steady
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By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) The last holiday of summer is just ahead and tens of thousands of Iowans will hit the road for the Labor Day weekend. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says the record-breaking…
Iowa Association of Realtors report finds home prices, inventory up
Aug 26, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The latest data from the Iowa Association of Realtors shows home prices are up by more than 6% last month compared to July of last year. From July of…
New state website tracks Iowa child care openings
Aug 23, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds yesterday unveiled a state website that lists child care openings. “It’s a convenient tool that will help working parents navigate their child care decisions faster and…