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Bill seeks to expand mental health treatment services in Iowa
Feb 11, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By Katarina Sostaric (Radio Iowa) A bill that aims to expand access to intensive mental health services outside of a hospital setting has advanced through a House subcommittee. So-called “subacute” facilities help stabilize people in…
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Caution is advised as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate
Feb 10, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- With temperatures warming up this week, ice conditions at many Iowa lakes are changing quickly. DNR conservation officers urge caution as conditions for ice- related activities, such as fishing and OHV riding,…
Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain
Feb 06, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES – Despite below-average precipitation in January, all regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Although months of dryness triggered a drought…
Weekly Fuel Report
Feb 05, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.50 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
Iowa House committee votes to ban kratom, a plant-based stimulant
Feb 04, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill that’s cleared a committee in the Iowa House would ban the sale of kratom, a plant-based stimulant that’s being sold in some Iowa gas stations and vape…
Iowa gubernatorial candidates organize for 2026 Caucuses
Feb 03, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2026 Iowa Caucuses are history. Tonight’s gatherings gave activists from both of Iowa’s major parties a chance to talk about their party platforms and hear from candidates. Randy…
Iowa Democrats to compete for early voting slot for ’28 Caucuses
Feb 02, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Democrats will have a chance to make the case to national party leaders that the Iowa Democratic Party’s Caucuses should move back to a lead-off position in the…
Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal and snack sites
Jan 30, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 29, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 8 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.55 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Iowa Ends 2025 with Higher Labor Force Participation, 32,400 More Workers
Jan 28, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in December, level with November and up slightly from 3.3 percent one year ago. The labor force participation rate increased to 67.7 percent in December,…
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