On 47-1, Iowa Senate votes to ban handling smart phones while driving
Mar 19, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Senate has — again — passed a bill that would penalize motorists who handle a smart phone while driving. Republican Senator Mark Lofgren of Muscatine said it…
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Climbs to 67.0 percent
Mar 18, 2025
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate rose to 67.0 percent in January, up from the 66.4 percent first announced for December, after growth and an annual revision of labor statistics added 31,000…
Iowa House bill sets training requirement for recycling EV batteries
Mar 17, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has unanimously voted to set new training standards for people who recycle the batteries from electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles that can run on battery power…
Iowa tax collections projected to drop 6.9% next year
Mar 14, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Reynolds and other Republicans say the latest state revenue projections show tax cuts are working as intended. Democrats say the data shows a looming crisis as the governor’s…
Weekly Fuel Report
Mar 13, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 7 cents, averaging $2.91 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Secretary Naig Invites Applications for Century and Heritage Farm Recognition
Mar 12, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig invites eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) Century and Heritage Farm Program.…
Report: Bogus investment schemes and romance scams take Iowans for millions
Mar 11, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A new federal report shows scams cost Iowans more than $50-million dollars last year. The Federal Trade Commission says it got nearly 14,000 fraud reports from Iowa consumers during 2024. The median…
This winter near the top of Iowa record book for lack of snow
Mar 05, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) State Climatologist Justin Glisan says this winter is going to end up being in the top five in the weather record book for a lack of snow. “We had about…
Bill calls for Iowa officials to set school meals’ nutritional guidelines
Mar 04, 2025
By Isabella Luu (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature is considering a bill to override federal nutritional requirements for school breakfast and lunch programs. If the bill becomes law, the Iowa Department of Education would seek…
Price tag goes up for windows at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
Mar 03, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The state Board of Regents approved an increase in the budget to replace windows at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. UI Vice President Rod Lehnertz says nearly all of…