Iowa DOT to install rumble strips on all new roads
Dec 31, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The number of traffic fatalities has dropped significantly in Iowa this year and could reach a 100-year low. Some law enforcement officials cite Iowa’s new law banning the handling…
0
Share 
Read More
Ticketing begins Jan. 1, 2026 for violating Iowa’s ‘Hands-free’ driving law
Dec 30, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Starting this Thursday, January 1, Iowans caught handling a smart phone while driving a vehicle could get a $170 ticket, which includes the fine, court fees and other charges.…
Weekly Fuel Report
Dec 24, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 6 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.42 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
How to (and how not to) care for your trees during an Iowa winter
Dec 23, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Yesterday marked the first full day of winter, though Iowa’s already seen plenty of snowfall in the weeks since Thanksgiving. Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture specialist at the Iowa State…
Certified enrollment for 2025-26 slightly declines, consistent with national trends
Dec 22, 2025
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today released 2025 fall certified enrollment numbers for public school districts, as well as numbers reflecting additional options families have chosen, which include open enrollment to a…
Judge will decide next step for state owned Honey Creek Resort on Lake Rathbun
Dec 19, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The company that took on a struggling state-owned resort is suing the state claiming they abruptly shut it down in October, evicted guests, barricaded entrances and sent employees home. Iowa…
Weekly Fuel Report
Dec 18, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.48 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
GTSB Announces Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign
Dec 17, 2025
DES MOINES -- The holiday season is a time for togetherness and we at the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB), want everyone to get home to their loved ones safely. While most Iowans never drive…
Iowa homes on market an average of 26 days in November
Dec 16, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Association of Realtors says homes are staying on the market longer and sales prices remain ahead of last year. The president of the Iowa Association of Realtors…
Powerball® Jackpot Surges to $1.1 Billion for Monday’s Drawing
Dec 15, 2025
CLIVE, Iowa — Despite frigid temperatures across Iowa, the Powerball® jackpot is heating up. After rolling again Saturday, the prize has now swelled to an estimated $1.1 billion annuity, $503.4 million cash option for the next…