With the recent collapse of two U.S. banks, one based in California, the other in New York, some Iowans may be concerned about the stability of their local financial institutions. Ron Sorensen, president and CEO […]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is scheduled to testify before members of the Senate Ag Committee this week, including Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Vilsack, a former Iowa governor and a Democrat, is pushing through policies […]

A former State Trooper is sentenced to two years probation after admitting to a civil rights violation. Fifty-eight-year-old Robert James Smith pleaded guilty in September of last year to pulling over a motorcyclist in 2017 […]

Former President Donald Trump says a likely challenger for the G-O-P’s 2024 presidential nomination will not support the ethanol industry. Trump points to the bill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis co-sponsored when he represented Florida in […]

The Governor and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced the final round of the Destination Iowa grants designed to attract new people to the state. One of the largest grants is $8 million for a […]

An Iowa State University study finds the size and number of small farms in Iowa dwindled in the past decade, while the size and number of commercial farms exploded. Professor David Peters, an extension rural […]

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his campaign for the 2024 Iowa Caucuses in Davenport by promising to promote Iowa-made ethanol and to oppose raising the retirement age for Social Security. “We won Iowa twice […]

Iowa’s capitol city is among the hosts of the opening rounds of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this week. Catch Des Moines president and CEO Greg Edwards says the games Thursday and Saturday will feature […]

The January labor numbers are in and they show unemployment dropped to three percent in the month compared to three-point-one percent for December. Iowa Workforce Development spokesman Jesse Dougherty says there’s another number that’s more […]

Within the span of four days, two leading candidates for the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination are visiting Davenport, the county seat for Scott County. “It shows how important Scott County is, how one of […]

The latest report on the 19 state-regulated casinos shows their economic impact on the state tops one billion dollars. Racing and Gaming administrator Brian Ohorilko says that includes all the money spent by the facilities. […]

Iowans are being warned to beware of the latest rash of employment scams. Lisa Schiller at the Better Business Bureau, says these scammers are generally targeting people between the ages of 18 and 34. She […]

Governor Kim Reynolds will soon sign a bill that would ban Iowa doctors from providing gender transition medication or procures to minors. “Our legislature just passed blocking gender reassignment and puberty blockers, so that’s on […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made his first campaign-style trip to Iowa, drawing large crowds in Davenport and Des Moines. Governor Kim Reynolds introduced him at both events, as she’s appearing alongside both declared and […]

The pace of presidential campaigning in Iowa is accelerating, with former President Donald Trump due in Davenport Monday and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis there today. DeSantis shared the stage with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. DeSantis […]

Iowans are reminded to set their clocks ahead an hour before hitting the hay Saturday night, as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morning at 2 o’clock. As we spring ahead, home safety expert Andrew Beckett […]

Two teens were killed and another is in critical condition after a head-on collision near Perry Thursday. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Paul Gardner, the three were in a car traveling east on Iowa Highway 141 […]