El Nino could bring Iowa a warmer winter
Oct 02, 2023
By Pat Powers (Radio Iowa) The calendar says fall but the thermometer says summer. Forecasters say much of Iowa’s southern half will see near-record high temperatures in the low 90s today through Sunday. State climatologist…
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Iowans with disabilities need to be well prepared for emergencies, storms
Sep 29, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans of all ages and abilities need to be prepared for severe weather, but people with mobility issues — either due to a disability or age — need to be…
Secretary Pate and Auditor Advisory Group urge Iowans to turn to trusted sources for election information
Sep 28, 2023
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and his Auditor Advisory Group are once again working together to serve as trusted sources for information leading into the 2023 City-School Election. Together, the election officials…
DNR Advises Drivers to Stay Alert for More Deer Movement
Sep 27, 2023
DES MOINES -- Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks. Autumn deer behavior, crop harvest and peak travel times for motorists combine to hike the risk of…
Recommendation would merge or eliminate 111 state boards and commissions
Sep 26, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A review committee is recommending the elimination or consolidation of 43% of state boards, commissions and advisory groups — slightly fewer than were listed in the committee’s initial report.…
Ag expert sees proso millet as Iowa’s crop of the future
Sep 25, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A grain that millions of people in Asia and India eat every day is almost unheard-of in Iowa, but a researcher at Iowa State University says it has the potential…
Man accused of killing Algona policeman held on $2 million bond
Sep 22, 2023
By Brian Wilson (Radio Iowa) A judge has set a cash bond of $2 million for the man accused of killing an Algona police officer last week. Forty-three-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke of Algona is accused…
Expect to see more farm equipment on the roadways as harvest begins
Sep 21, 2023
By Brian Fancher (Radio Iowa) Autumn arrives Saturday but many Iowa farmers are already starting the fall harvest, and motorists in rural areas will need to share the roads with large, slow-moving farm equipment for…
GOP lawmakers testify against eminent domain use for carbon pipeline
Sep 20, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) An Iowa lawmaker is suggesting the Iowa Utilities Board lacks the authority to grant Summit Carbon Solutions permission to seize property along its proposed pipeline route from unwilling landowners.…
Harvest gets underway about one week ahead of last year
Sep 19, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The corn and soybean harvest got underway last week in Iowa. The latest U.S.D.A. report says 5% percent of the corn crop has been harvested statewide, which is roughly one…