Republicans in the Iowa House have developed an alternative to Governor Kim Reynolds’ proposed overhaul of Area Education Agencies that help educate students with disabilities. “We wanted to provide certainty
Travel by planes and automobiles was up across Iowa in 2023. DOT spokesperson Stuart Anderson says airplane travel led the way. “We did end 2023 setting a record for passenger
The National Weather Service is seeking volunteers to be trained to be storm spotters for the spring severe weather season. Meteorologist Andrew Ansorge says spotter classes will begin next month.Â
A bill introduced in the Iowa Senate would let state agencies hire private CPA firms to audit government spending rather than have the state auditor’s office do it. Senator Mike
Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for eighteen Iowa counties following the storms in early January. The governor is requesting funding under the FEMA’s Public Assistance Program
A best-selling British novelist who writes crime-thrillers is releasing her tenth book this week, the second in a row that’s set in Iowa, more than 4,000 miles away from her
A 40-year-old Webster City man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal accident last fall. Dustin Humlicek has been charged with homicide by vehicle operating while intoxicated,
Members of the Iowa House are scaling back the governor’s plan to consolidate or eliminate 111 state boards and commissions. A bill that cleared a House subcommittee this morning only
The search is on once again for the Iowa’s “Best Burger.” Iowa Beef Industry Council spokesperson Kylie Peterson says there are some simple rules for the annual contest. “We’re accepting
Republicans in the Iowa House are proposing joint training of state nursing home inspectors and nursing home staff. The twice-per-year training would have to include a review of the most
