Report ranks Iowa 20th for health of residents 65+
May 23, 2023
By Natalie Krebs (Radio Iowa) A new report ranks Iowa 20th in the nation for the overall health of older adults. The annual “America’s Health Rankings” by the United Health Care Foundation looks at more…
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Boaters to hit the waters this Memorial Day weekend
May 22, 2023
DES MOINES -- The unofficial beginning to summer is just days away and that also marks the unofficial beginning of Iowa’s boating season. Boaters across the state are anxious to get out on the lake…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.7 Percent in April
May 19, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April from 2.8 percent in March while the state’s labor force added 4,300 new workers. The total number of Iowans with…
Iowa seniors have until July 1 to apply for new property tax break
May 18, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowans who are 65 or older and own the home they live in have about six weeks to apply for a new property tax exemption. The tax plan Governor…
Gov. Reynolds approves tougher penalties for fentanyl related crimes
May 17, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that significantly increases the criminal penalties for making or selling illegal drugs laced with fentanyl. “Between 2019 and 2022, Iowa…
Coal mine ruled out as cause of Marion County sinkhole
May 16, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Marion County has learned more about the large sinkhole that has become an attraction after opening up in the county. County Public Information officer Emily Feagins says borings from the Department of…
Food Bank of Iowa continues to see need increase
May 15, 2023
By Pat Powers (Radio Iowa) There are Iowans who continue to struggle to put food on the table. Food Bank of Iowa spokesperson, Annette Hacker, says their demand has not eased at all. “We have…
Regent says proposed tuition increase is a cut when compared to inflation
May 12, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Board of Regents held the first reading of a proposed increase in tuition at the three state universities at its meeting Thursday. Brad Berg of the Regents’ office explained…
Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program Receives Funding Boost, Duration Extension
May 11, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has received an additional $2.9 million for utilization in the Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program…
Consumers are Warned of a Vehicle Sales Scam
May 10, 2023
ANKENY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are warning the public to be aware of a fraudulent vehicle sales scam. A criminal…