STATE NEWS

Bird flu confirmed in ‘non-commercial’ flock of chickens, ducks in western Iowa

BY O. KAY HENDERSON Bird flu has reached Iowa for the first time since 2015 when the virus wiped out millions of chickens and turkeys. Testing confirms the disease has been found in a small flock…
0

Iowa governor swipes at Biden leadership in GOP rebuttal

By THOMAS BEAUMONT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering the Republican rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday, painted the picture of a country in the grip…
0

New University of Iowa president installed

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The University of Iowa installed Barbara Wilson as the school’s president today. “I am so very honored to serve as the 22nd president of the University of Iowa — especially…
0

Flat tax bill goes to Governor Reynolds

By DAVID PITT AP - The Iowa Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds Thursday that creates a 3.9% flat tax in four years, eliminates taxes on retirement income and lowers taxes for corporations…
0

42 dogs and puppies rescued from ‘deplorable conditions’ in southeast Iowa home

BY O. KAY HENDERSON Officials at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa say 42 dogs and puppies have been removed from an unlicensed breeder in southeast Iowa. Joe Stafford, director of animal services at the organization,…
0

House File 2222 passes unanimously on 2/22/22

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - There was a twofer at the Capitol to celebrate yesterday’s palindrome date. Representative Dustin Hite of New Sharon presented this closing argument on a piece of legislation: “I’m simply…
0

House passes ban on transgender athletes in girls sports at all Iowa schools, colleges

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Fifty-five Republicans in the Iowa House have passed a bill that forbids trans athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports at all public and private schools and colleges…
0

2021 Iowa law cracking down on protests would apply to trucker blockades

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Governor Kim Reynolds says people involved in blockades and occupations like the one that’s been going on in Canada would be quickly arrested if that happened in Iowa, but…
0

State looking at selling off Honey Creek Resort

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The Iowa DNR is going to seek an appraisal and consider the sale of the Honey Creek Resort near Moravia. The contract with management group Delaware North which runs the…
0

Time to nominate your favorite burger for best in state

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - Whether you like them cooked medium rare and loaded with bacon, cheese and the rest of the fixings or simply with ketchup and a pickle, the search is on…
0

NEWSLETTER

Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter.