DNC gives Iowa Democrats more time to tweak 2024 Caucus plans
Jun 19, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) National Democratic Party leaders have found the mail-in participation plan for the 2024 Iowa Caucuses does not comply with national party rules, but Iowa Democrats have more time to…
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In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law largely banning abortion
Jun 16, 2023
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Abortion will remain legal in Iowa after the state's high court declined Friday to reinstate a law that would have largely banned the procedure, rebuffing Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and,…
U-I researcher says work needed before automated vehicles can drive rural roads
Jun 16, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) A just completed study at the University of Iowa’s Driving Safety Research Institute found there is more work to be done to create an automated vehicle that can safely navigate…
Board of Regents approve salary increases for administrators, then increase student tuition
Jun 15, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The State Board of Regents approved an increase in salary or retention bonuses for the three presidents of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern…
Iowa ranks 6th among states in latest KIDS COUNT report
Jun 14, 2023
By Natalie Krebs (Radio Iowa) An annual report on child well-being has ranked Iowa sixth in the nation. The annual KIDS COUNT report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows Iowa ranks near the top…
State climatologist says weather system change ahead
Jun 13, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) This week’s Iowa Crop and Weather report from the USDA rates 60% of Iowa topsoil either short or very short of moisture. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says abnormally dry…
Treasurer hopes to expand number of tax-free accounts for Iowans with disabilities
Jun 12, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Treasurer Roby Smith sees room for expansion of the I-ABLE program his office manages for Iowans with disabilities. The money deposited in a tax-free I-ABLE account may be…
State system moves back to Drought Watch with lack of rain
Jun 09, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa is back in the “Drought Watch” category on the system put together last year to keep tabs on the situation. DNR Hydrology coordinator, Tim Hall, works with other state…
Iowa Senate Democrats select Jochum as new leader
Jun 08, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Democrats in the Iowa Senate have removed the lawmaker who’s been their leader for two and a half years and selected a veteran legislator to be Senate Minority Leader.…
New Resource for Iowans to Learn About Emerging Drugs
Jun 07, 2023
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) unveiled a new website to educate Iowans about emerging substances for which there may be little or no regulation, such as Xylazine and Kratom.…