Iowa DNR Issues Water Summary Update for July
Aug 05, 2022
DES MOINES — Iowa’s July precipitation was 3.75 inches, 1.51 inches below normal for the month, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Some locations in southern Iowa had July rainfall of four inches less…
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Governor Reynolds announces new statewide broadband map, requests public input
Aug 03, 2022
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds and the Department of Management Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) announced the release of a new broadband map of Iowa, reporting the conditions of broadband availability in…
Mahaska Health Set to Host 11th Annual Run in the Sun
Aug 02, 2022
Mahaska Health is inviting everyone to join them for the 11th annual Run in the Sun 5k/2k. The Mahaska Health Foundation 2022 Run in the Sun 5K/2K Walk helps make it possible to provide compassionate…
Iowa’s delegation works to improve communication systems for severe weather
Aug 01, 2022
BY: KATE KEALEY IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - All four of Iowa’s U.S. representatives supported bipartisan legislation this week to modernize the National Weather Service’s communication networks. The weather bill passed the House Wednesday with bipartisan support.…
State has paid more than $3 million defending Gov. Branstad in Godfrey case
Jul 29, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The State of Iowa spent nearly $3.2 million over a decade in defense of former Governor Terry Branstad’s attempt to replace the state’s Workers Compensation Commissioner. This month, state’s Executive Council approved…
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Dallas County
Jul 28, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - An invasive bug that could threaten many of Iowa’s fruit crops and trees has been found in the state — but a top Iowa insect expert says there aren’t…
Opioids maker Teva agrees to $4.25 billion settlement
Jul 27, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms with opioid maker Teva, which would provide up to $4.25 billion to participating states and local governments. While…
Mega Millions jackpot estimate increased to more than 800 million
Jul 26, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The Mega Millions estimated jackpot for tonight’s drawing has been increased. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says increased sales prompted the change. “The jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing at this point…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Pre-Pandemic Rate of 2.6 Percent in June
Jul 25, 2022
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent in June – down from 2.7 percent in May and back to its pre-pandemic level. Iowa establishments added 5,100 jobs in June…
Carter & DeJong Top Southern Iowa Fair Races
Jul 22, 2022
By Jerry Mackey: Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2022 Southern Iowa Fair hosted the 4th annual Caleb Hammond Memorial races on Tuesday, July 19th with a packed grandstand enjoying an action packed night of racing which hosted a season…