Governor signs bills on unemployment, childcare, George Washington Carver Day
Jun 17, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Governor Kim Reynolds signed several bills into law today. One shortens the amount of time Iowans can receive unemployment from 26 weeks to 16. It also requires the unemployed to take a…
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Farm Service Agency looking to fill dozens of positions
Jun 16, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Dozens of Farm Service Agency offices across Iowa are seeking new employees. Matt Russell, the Iowa FSA director, says they’re hiring for a host of positions in dozens of Iowa communities. “One…
Senator Ernst says U.S. military must find new suppliers of rare minerals
Jun 15, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republican Senator Joni Ernst is calling on the Pentagon to find new suppliers and stockpiling critical minerals, like cobalt and lithium “which are used to product engines, night vision equipment and other…
DOT taking input on proposed electric vehicle charging network
Jun 14, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON The Iowa Department of Transportation is taking public input on the plan to develop a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson says the state will get…
Des Moines Water Works running $10,000 a day nitrate removal facility
Jun 10, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Iowa’s largest water utility has begun operating its nitrate removal facility, as nitrate levels have spiked in the rivers that are the source of drinking water to 600,000 customers.…
Casey’s CEO discusses issues with surging gas prices
Jun 09, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The CEO of the Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain talked today about gas prices during the quarterly conference call for investors. Darren Rebelez says it is constantly changing. “This is…
Franken picked by Democrats to challenge Senator Grassley in November
Jun 08, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Republican Senator Chuck Grassley will face retired Navy Admiral Mike Franken in the General Election. Franken won the Democratic Party’s U.S. Senate nomination, finishing 12 points ahead of former…
Today is primary election day
Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday (6/7) is primary election day in Iowa. Polls are open from 7am until 8pm. The main statewide races concern Chuck Grassley’s US Senate seat. Grassley is facing a primary challenge from Jim Carlin on…
Election 2022: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Jun 06, 2022
By THOMAS BEAUMONT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A midterm primary season that opened with elections testing former President Donald Trump’s sway among Republicans enters a new phase this week with U.S. House contests that will shape the future…
Two women killed, then gunman shot himself to death outside Ames church
Jun 03, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Law enforcement officials say two young women were shot to death and the gunman killed himself last night in the parking lot of a church in Ames. The Cornerstone Church was hosting…