STATE NEWS

Reynolds says Iowa will pay for troopers sent to Texas

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Monday (7/12) that Iowa will cover the cost of troopers sent to Texas to fight crime along the U.S. border with Mexico, confirming the state would fund the mission after the…
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U.S.D.A. to address anti-competitive practices in ag industry

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The U.S.D.A. will spend half a billion dollars to help establish smaller-scale meat processing plants to compete with the four major corporations that dominate the industry. U.S. Agriculture Secretary…
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Severe drought level expands to more counties

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Recent rains have helped with dry conditions — but they have been spread out and some areas of the state could use much more rain. The Iowa DNR’s Tim Hall…
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Vehicle sales in Iowa surpassing pre-pandemic levels

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - New vehicle registrations in Iowa are up 28% in the first six months of this year compared to the first half of last year when the pandemic hit. “We’ve…
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New law bans city, county licenses or fees for temp businesses run by kids

BY O. KAY HENDERSON Under a new state law, kids who mow lawns, walk dogs or launch other temporary businesses don’t have to pay any business-related fees to cities or counties. Representative Jon Jacobsen of Council…
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11-year-old boy dies on Adventureland boat ride

The father of an 11-year-old boy who died following an accident on a popular boat ride at an Iowa amusement park said that his son and other family members were trapped by the ride’s seat belts when…
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Boat sentenced to life without parole for first degree murder

Life in prison without the possibility of parole.  That sentence handed down Thursday (7/1) to 56-year-old Michelle Boat of Pella in the May 2020 stabbing death of Tracy Mondabough of Ottumwa.  Mondabough was the girlfriend of…
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State may block sex education from Planned Parenthood

Iowa’s high court said Wednesday (6/30) that the state may refuse to allow Planned Parenthood to conduct sex education programs funded by federal grants, reversing a judge’s ruling last year that found the law unconstitutional.…
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Gun deaths rising in Iowa

Gun deaths are surging in Iowa as a law is set to go into effect Thursday that will allow people to more easily buy handguns and carry them in public without training or a permit. A record…
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Disaster declaration for Wapello, Monroe & Linn Counties

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster declaration for Wapello, Monroe and Linn Counties after flash flooding last week.  People affected by flooding can apply for up to $5000 through the Iowa Individual Assistance…
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