Bill would temporarily raise Iowa tax on HMOs

Iowa’s insurance industry is pushing back against a proposed tax increase on HMOs that’s designed to cover a deficit in Iowa’s Medicaid program. Iowa currently charges a tax of just under 1% on each health insurance premium. The bill would raise the tax to 3.5% and the new tax would be into effect retroactively, on […]

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Charlotte Sundberg, 87, Alta

Charlotte Sundberg, age 87, of Alta, Iowa died unexpectedly on March 2, 2026 in Florida. Funeral services will take place Thursday,

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Rain Measurement 3-6-26

As of 6:45 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 0.52 inches of rain was measured at the Storm Lake Radio studios.Â