Rains help drought conditions in some parts of state
Aug 26, 2022
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Drought is lessening in parts of Iowa, but it’s getting worse in others. The new map detailing how drought is impacting Iowa shows slight changes from last week, with moderate…
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Police warn drivers to stop for school buses or face fines
Aug 25, 2022
By Radio Iowa Contributor With many schools back in session this week, public safety officials around the state are reminding citizens of the penalties associated with school bus violations. In the state of Iowa, penalties…
Iowa joins 23 states in support of Indian Child Welfare Act
Aug 24, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Haaland v. Brackeen, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a challenge to…
Iowa crop conditions stabilize with widespread rains
Aug 23, 2022
By Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa had above-normal statewide rainfall last week for the first time in more than a month, which helped stabilize the conditions of corn and soybean plants, according to a…
Iowa State Fair ends run with big crowds and great weather
Aug 22, 2022
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa State Fair wrapped up Sunday after an 11-day run topping the one-million mark again. State Fair CEO Gary Slater says there were not many negatives. “The Fair is…
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.5 Percent in July
Aug 19, 2022
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in July, down from 2.6 percent in June and 4.4 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 3.5 percent…
Rains may not be able to save crops in areas hit hardest by drought
Aug 18, 2022
By Radio Iowa Contributor While parts of Iowa saw up to two inches of rain on Monday, it may be too little, too late for many of the crops that have been critically damaged by…
IFA rent and utility assistance program nearing end
Aug 17, 2022
By Radio Iowa Contributor A federally funded program is ending soon that’s helped some 17,000 Iowans stay in their homes with the lights on. In addition to paying for back rent, the Iowa Finance Authority’s…
Judge rules reluctant landowner list for carbon pipeline should be released to public
Aug 16, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A district court judge has ruled the list of landowners who haven’t agreed to voluntary easements for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline must be released to the public.…
Iowa SOS provides grants to every county to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities
Aug 15, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is providing a $1,000 grant to every county in the state to improve voter access ahead of the 2022 general election. The grant is intended for…