ISU study finds rural areas hit harder by record inflation
Jul 15, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR An Iowa State University analysis shows rural households are being disproportionately impacted by rising inflation. The study finds disposable income for rural residents is down 38% — compared to 17% in cities.…
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Iowa Workforce Development Awards Over $3.6 Million to Grow and Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Jul 14, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Workforce Development announced it has awarded over $3.6 million in funding designated to create or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs across Iowa. Benefiting both employers and high schools, Registered Apprenticeship Programs are…
State Says No Personal Data Lost in Cyber Attack
Jul 13, 2022
The state of Iowa’s job search website, IowaWorks.gov, is still out of commission over two weeks after a cyber attack was aimed at the company that maintains the site. The company, Geographic Solutions Incorporated, otherwise…
Polk County Health confirms Iowa’s 2nd case of monkeypox
Jul 12, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Public health officials in Iowa’s largest county have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Polk County. According to a news release from the Polk County Health Department, the patient was likely…
Iowa Democratic Caucuses’ Lineup Status Up in the Air
Jul 11, 2022
The Iowa Democratic Caucuses are set for a face lift in 2024, but it remains to be determined whether the Democratic National Committee will be changing their lineup. On Friday, the Rules and Bylaws committee…
Third carbon dioxide pipeline proposed in eastern Iowa
Jul 07, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - A group proposing a carbon dioxide pipeline to service ethanol plants in eastern Iowa has asked state regulators for a public meeting schedule. Wolf Carbon Solutions is proposing a pipeline…
Officials announce first confirmed case of monkeypox in Iowa
Jul 04, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON State officials say testing has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Iowa. Public health officials announced at 10 p.m. Friday that an adult in north central Iowa has a probable case…
Thousands of classic cars expected at weekend Heartland Nationals
Jun 30, 2022
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - For Iowans who love glistening paint, shiny chrome and loud engines, one of the Midwest’s largest car shows will take over the Iowa State Fairgrounds this holiday weekend. Stephanie Schoennagel,…
Realtors Association leader says housing market slowed, not stopped
Jun 29, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The president of the Iowa Association of Realtors says the record-setting housing market has slowed some — but it is far from hitting a full stop. Byron Menke of Treynor…
Grundy Center man sentenced to life for killing State Trooper
Jun 28, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON Grundy County District Court Judge Joel Dalrymple today denied a new trial and then sentenced the man found guilting in of killing State Trooper Jim Smith. Michael Lang of Grundy Center was found…