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…
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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…
Racing and Gaming Administration Launches Investigation into University of Iowa
May 09, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Iowa Racing and Gaming Administration has launched a formal investigation into the University of Iowa’s athletics department after reports of potential violations regarding sports wagering. In a news release, the University…
Don't go fishing in Iowa without one of these
May 08, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Warmer weather is finally here and Iowans who love to fish are getting out on -- or beside -- their favorite bodies of water, casting lines and seeing what they…
Iowa House and Senate adjourn 2023 legislative session
May 05, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2023 Iowa legislative session ended early this afternoon. Over the past four months, the Republican majority approved a series of GOP priorities like state funding for private school…
Gov. Reynolds Announces $1.5M Grant Program to Improve Work-Based Learning
May 04, 2023
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the availability of up to $1.5 million in funding for programs that provide opportunities for high school students to explore their future careers. The Statewide Intermediary Work-based Learning…
House makes changes in Senate bill on teen jobs, work hours
May 03, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has voted to make changes in a Senate bill that expands the hours teenagers may work and the types of jobs they may perform. Sixteen and…