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Iowa State University researchers are trying out a machine which could greatly improve capacities for future epidemic-related testing surges. ISU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory received nearly one-million dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study […]

The monthly survey of business leaders in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states shows the regional economy is still growing, but slowly. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says June was the fifth straight month where […]

Governor Kim Reynolds is calling the state legislature back into special session next Tuesday to pass abortion restrictions. A  statement from the governor’s office does not indicate what the governor wants to see in a […]

A  preliminary report indicates net taxes paid to the State of Iowa over the past 12 months declined slightly when compared to the previous fiscal year. The state fiscal year ended last Friday, June 30. […]

You may’ve missed it over the long holiday weekend, but the experts confirm a rare derecho blasted across far southeastern Iowa last Thursday. It was relatively minor compared to the derecho that swept over Iowa […]

The new law allowing the sale of raw milk went into effect on July 1st, but it is unclear how much of the unpasteurized product will be sold here. Iowa State University Extension Dairy Specialist, […]

Iowans are being warned about a new type of phone scam called “smishing.” It’s similar to “phishing” except now crooks are using text messages to try and get you to give up your personal financial […]

An Iowa State University study is expanding on recent advisories from the American Psychological Association and the U.S. surgeon general that found the more people use social media, the lower their psychological wellbeing. Ella Faulhaber […]

State Treasurer Roby Smith says it may be time to raise the amount of money that can be deposited in College Savings Iowa accounts each year. “Obviously I have to have the legislature and the […]

Even with all of the satellite mapping technology on our smartphones, some Iowans still enjoy having the old-school paper road maps in their vehicle’s glove box. The 2023-2024 edition of the Iowa Transportation Map is […]

Former Vice President Mike Pence is walking in Urbandale’s 4th of July parade this morning and will campaign in western Iowa over the next three days. Pence plans to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties […]

There are now two RSV vaccines approved by the FDA to protect people 60 and older from serious cases of the illness. Doctor Vaness Ogundipe of MercyOne in Sioux City says RSV is an upper […]

Almost one in every ten Iowans is diabetic, and studies show more than 22,000 Iowans are being diagnosed with diabetes every year. Dr. Kim Hardy, a family medicine physician with Gundersen Health, says diabetes is […]

Fundraising is underway to outfit the USS Iowa submarine. The warship was christened last month and is now undergoing sea trials for the next year before it’s cleared for active service. Tom Hudson is executive […]

A man who discovered his biological father’s name through DNA testing has inspired a new process for adding a parent’s name to an Iowa birth certificate. A new state law will let adults apply for […]

As more Iowans search for remote employment opportunities, the experts say more scammers are appearing and preying on unsuspecting job hunters. Bao Vang, spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau, says they saw a significant increase […]

The USDA has given two California companies the go ahead to begin selling chicken that’s grown from animal cells in a lab, but it will be a while before what’s called cultivated chicken lands in […]

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Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Iowa, claiming about 1,400 lives a year, and a campaign is underway to teach Iowans about the symptoms and the importance of acting quickly. Doctor […]

A coalition that includes patient advocacy groups and the Iowa Pharmacy Association is launching what they’re calling an “accountability project” focused on Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs are companies that manage prescription […]