Lung Association’s ‘State of the Air’ report largely positive for Iowa
Apr 25, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report finds positive trends in air quality in two Iowa metros. “Des Moines is actually listed on the ‘cleanest cities’…
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Penalties for trespassing to hunt in Iowa are going up
Apr 24, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The fines for trespassing in order to hunt deer will go up significantly July 1. The law — and the fines — have been expanded to include trespassing to…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Apr 23, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Taxes, teacher pay, AEA changes top issues of ’24 Iowa legislature
Apr 22, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Lawmakers sent the governor a bill to cut Iowans’ income taxes by a billion dollars next year, they set up the framework for an $8.9 billion state budget and…
Iowa legislature OKs merger for mental health, substance abuse treatment
Apr 19, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature has approved the governor’s plan to create a combined system to help Iowans with a mental illness as well as those with addiction issues. Republican Representative…
Annual Search for Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Begins
Apr 18, 2024
CLIVE -- The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) invites Iowans to nominate their favorite restaurant for the 22nd annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. This highly anticipated event allows the public to help decide which…
Iowa legislators approve ‘MEGA’ tax breaks for big business projects
Apr 17, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature has voted to create a program that would offer state tax credits and sales tax rebates for businesses that are making a more than $1 billion…
Iowa Dairy Farmers, Poultry Producers Encouraged to Remain Vigilant Against Threat of HPAI
Apr 16, 2024
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks…
DNR says Walleye collection was successful
Apr 15, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa DNR spokesman Peter Hildreth says the annual walleye collection was successful. “The goal is to collect enough fish to hatch 154.8 million walleye fry that will supply Iowa lakes…
Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Apr 12, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Choose Iowa…