Iowa DNR Issues Water Summary Update for July
Aug 05, 2022
DES MOINES — Iowa’s July precipitation was 3.75 inches, 1.51 inches below normal for the month, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Some locations in southern Iowa had July rainfall of four inches less…
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National Group Sues Iowa District Over Its Policy for Transgender Students
Aug 04, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A national parental rights group has filed a lawsuit challenging an eastern Iowa school district’s policy for transgender students. The lawsuit accuses the Linn-Mar School District of allowing children to make…
Governor Reynolds announces new statewide broadband map, requests public input
Aug 03, 2022
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds and the Department of Management Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) announced the release of a new broadband map of Iowa, reporting the conditions of broadband availability in…
Forecast calls for hot turning to hotter
Aug 02, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Some 60 Iowa counties will be under a Heat Advisory this afternoon. Meteorologist Alex Krull, at the National Weather Service, says it’ll be uncomfortably steamy, especially across western and central Iowa. “Tuesday…
Iowa’s delegation works to improve communication systems for severe weather
Aug 01, 2022
BY: KATE KEALEY IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - All four of Iowa’s U.S. representatives supported bipartisan legislation this week to modernize the National Weather Service’s communication networks. The weather bill passed the House Wednesday with bipartisan support.…
Miller sues tobacco companies over $133 million in withheld payments
Jul 29, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller accuses Philip Morris, USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and 16 other tobacco companies of defrauding Iowa of more than $133 million, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawsuit stems…
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Dallas County
Jul 28, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - An invasive bug that could threaten many of Iowa’s fruit crops and trees has been found in the state — but a top Iowa insect expert says there aren’t…
Opioids maker Teva agrees to $4.25 billion settlement
Jul 27, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms with opioid maker Teva, which would provide up to $4.25 billion to participating states and local governments. While…
Mega Millions jackpot estimate increased to more than 800 million
Jul 26, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The Mega Millions estimated jackpot for tonight’s drawing has been increased. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says increased sales prompted the change. “The jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing at this point…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Pre-Pandemic Rate of 2.6 Percent in June
Jul 25, 2022
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent in June – down from 2.7 percent in May and back to its pre-pandemic level. Iowa establishments added 5,100 jobs in June…