House Speaker Pat Grassley says Republicans in the House plan to increase the rate Iowa nursing homes are paid to care for residents enrolled in Medicaid. The Medicaid program pays for the care of over […]

Numbers out today show Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped below three percent in February. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says that’s one of the positives for the state. “The unemployment rate went down to 2.9%, […]

Iowa will not take part in the Center for Disease Control’s 2023 Youth Risk Behavior survey, which asks kids about their drug use, sexual behavior, mental health and other behaviors. Instead, the state will focus […]

A judge has approved a request from one of the teens accused of killing a Fairfield teacher to have the state pay for an expert witness when he goes to trial. Willard Miller’s attorneys asked […]

Second quarter revenues for Winnebago Industries fell by 25% compared to a year ago. The outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer — with Iowa factories in Forest City, Lake Mills, Charles City and Waverly — reports second […]

Iowa doctors are now barred from starting gender transition treatments for minors. Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law today that took effect immediately, making it illegal to start prescribing puberty blockers or perform […]

Arrest warrants have been issued for two men police believe were involved in the murder of a Fort Dodge man nearly three months ago. Fort Dodge Police have issued a warrant for 31 year old […]

The Iowa House has overwhelmingly voted to require at least 90% of miles along proposed carbon pipeline routes be voluntarily secured before the government’s eminent domain authority could be used to seize the rest. It […]

Juniors Josh Ogundele and Ahron Ulis have notified head coach Fran McCaffery of their intentions to transfer from the University of Iowa and the men’s basketball program. “Being a part of three NCAA Tournament teams […]

Volunteers with keen ears are needed to help the Iowa Department of Natural Resources track the state’s populations of frogs and toads — as another way to monitor water quality. Graduates of the DNR’s so-called […]

The founder and CEO of Iowa’s largest cybersecurity firm is Iowa’s Small Business Person of the Year. The Iowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration presented the award to Aaron Warner, who  launched […]

The Iowa Senate has voted to make it illegal for all drivers to use a hand-held smart phone while a vehicle is in motion. Drivers under the age of 18 years have long been prohibited […]

Planned Parenthood of North Central States operates clinics in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and the Dakotas and, since Roe v Wade was overturned last summer, those clinics have seen a 13% increase in patients coming in […]

The Iowa Department of Transportation and AAA Iowa are working together to highlight the need for drivers to improve their habits to cut traffic fatalities. The DOT’s Andrea Henry says part of the effort is […]

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is applauding President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation this week that orders federal intelligence officials to declassify information on the origins of COVID-19. “This is one step to make sure that […]

Governor Kim Reynolds is hoping to broker a compromise that would expand access to birth control, without frequent visits to the doctor for a prescription. Reynolds first proposed the idea during her 2018 campaign and […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says if a New York District Attorney announces an indictment against former President Trump, it will be a politically charged prosecution. “I think it’s ironic that D.A. is focused on charging a […]

Today is the first full day of spring, and while it’s still cold and rainy, this might be the ideal time for Iowans to get their gardening tools and other spring planting equipment ready for […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says she intends to sign legislation to prohibit Iowa doctors from performing gender transition surgeries or prescribing puberty blockers to minors. “Protecting our children against uncertain science,” Reynolds said during a news […]

The commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety says at least 30 school district received swatting calls this morning. Those are calls where someone reports a shooting to get police to respond. DPS commissioner […]