Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 66.4 Percent in December
Jan 27, 2025
DES MOINES – Iowa’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.4 percent in December amid an influx of recent graduates entering the workforce, while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2 percent. Meanwhile,…
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Iowa House and Senate members propose 5-year moratorium on casino licenses
Jan 24, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The author of a bill to establish a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses says it will be considered in a House committee next week. Representative Bobby Kaufmann’s bill…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 23, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline held steady, averaging $2.89 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate…
More than 30 bands, musicians to be inducted as Iowa’s rock ‘n’ roll elite
Jan 22, 2025
By Pat Powers (Radio Iowa) The 2025 inductees into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame will be recognized this summer at Arnolds Park. Ralph Kluseman, president of the northwest Iowa-based association, says more…
Businesses in Newton, Waterloo receive state economic awards
Jan 21, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved awards for two manufacturing companies in Newton and Waterloo with the promise of more than 400 new jobs. IEDA spokesperson Kannan Kappleman…
Certified enrollment for 2024-25 holds steady; 27,866 students participating in the ESA program
Jan 20, 2025
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education released 2024 fall certified enrollment numbers for public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools as well as open enrollment numbers and participants in the Students First Education…
Iowa Pork study: Hog industry was worth $15B last year, 120K jobs
Jan 17, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A new study from the Iowa Pork Producers Association finds the hog industry contributed more than $15-billion to Iowa’s economy last year. Association spokesman Kevin Hall says the study, which is done…
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Advises Keeping Pets Away from Sick or Deceased Wild Birds
Jan 16, 2025
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals. Pet owners should also…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 15, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $2.88 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Des Moines Airport sets its second straight record for passenger numbers
Jan 14, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The number of people flying out of the state’s busiest airport went up again last year after cracking the three-million passenger mark for the first time in 2023. Airport spokesperson…