STATE NEWS

Casey’s CEO discusses issues with surging gas prices

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…
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Franken picked by Democrats to challenge Senator Grassley in November

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…
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Today is primary election day

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…
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Election 2022: Primaries shift focus to control of US House

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…
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Two women killed, then gunman shot himself to death outside Ames church

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…
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Northern Iowa father, son get prison time for Capitol riot

By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a northern Iowa father and son to prison for their participation in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Daryl…
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Des Moines tries cooperation to reduce farm runoff

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines utility has for years engaged in a bitter struggle to clean up drinking water that comes from rivers teeming with agricultural pollutants, filing lawsuits, proposing legislation…
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Iowa law sets new rules for food delivery apps

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A new state law is establishing new restrictions on food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash. The companies must have an agreement with a restaurant, bar or…
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New Iowa law requires radon testing in public school buildings

BY O. KAY HENDERSON The governor has signed a bill into law that requires testing for radon gas in public school buildings. The legislation is named in honor of Gail Orcutt, a retired teacher from Pleasant…
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Iowa part of settlement involving mileage claims for Ford pickups

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced Iowa is part of a multistate settlement with Ford Motor Company regarding gas mileage claims for pickups. The settlement came after allegations that Ford…
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