State biofuels mandate gets first airing in Iowa legislature
Feb 18, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Governor Kim Reynolds says it’s time for an ethanol mandate in Iowa, to boost an industry battered by the EPA’s resistance to the federal ethanol production mandate. “It’s such an important industry…
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Watchdog group files lawsuit against group backing Senator Ernst
Feb 17, 2021
An election watchdog group has filed a federal lawsuit that claims an Iowa-based nonprofit organization violated election laws by failing to register as a political committee that spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to support…
State backtracks on plan to withhold Covid vaccine from some counties
Feb 16, 2021
Iowa health officials have reversed a decision to withhold COVID-19 vaccines from some counties that were reported as not having used up to 80% of their allocation last week. The Iowa Department of Public Health…
One person dead after shooting in Marshalltown
Feb 15, 2021
A shooting in the early morning hours has left one person dead in Marshalltown. Marshalltown police were called to the Casey’s on North 3rd Avenue just after 3 this morning where they found the individual…
Iowa bill seeks an end to ‘falling back’ for Standard Time
Feb 12, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON A bill eligible for debate in the Iowa Senate would set the state on a course that could make Daylight Saving Time permanent. “It’s a good bill. I’ve had a lot of…
Package of child care proposals clears Iowa House
Feb 11, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The Iowa House has approved a series of bills that provide state grants and tax grants in hopes of boosting access to child care. One bill would set up a tax credit…
Road Improvement Funds benefit Pella Employer
Feb 10, 2021
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved funds for roadway improvements to help a business in Pella. D-O-T spokesman Craig Markley says the money will benefit Lely (Lee-lee) North America, which designs and manufactures automated systems…
6th positive coronavirus test at Iowa Capitol
Feb 09, 2021
A sixth person working at the Iowa Capitol tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday. Iowa House Chief Clerk Meghan Nelson said in an email notification to lawmakers and staff that the individual was last…
Democrats criticize Iowa governor’s roll-back of pandemic precautions
Feb 08, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Governor Kim Reynolds this weekend lifted the restrictions on businesses and limited face covering requirements outlined in her previous pandemic proclamation. The public health measures Reynolds issued three months ago coincided with…
Iowa receives $4.68 million in national opioid settlement
Feb 05, 2021
Iowa will receive nearly $4.7 million over five years as part of a multi-state settlement with a firm that worked with opioid manufacturers to promote addictive painkillers, according to the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. Iowa…