Fast track for Iowa House carbon pipeline bill
Jan 16, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill on the fast track in the Iowa House would ban the use of eminent domain to seize property along the proposed Summit Carbon pipeline route. The bill…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 15, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.51 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
Iowa’s governor emphasizes GOP unity as ’26 legislature convenes
Jan 14, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2026 Iowa legislature convened Monday and tonight at 6 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual “Condition of the State” address to legislators. On Monday morning at…
Secretary Naig Comments on USDA’s Annual State and National Crop Production Summary
Jan 13, 2026
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the 2025 Crop Production Annual Summary released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The national summary and…
2026 Iowa legislative session starts today
Jan 12, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2026 Iowa legislative session begins later this morning, with property taxes and property rights topping the agenda for Republicans who hold 100 of the 150 seats in the…
Water Summary Update: 2025 drought conditions vary significantly throughout the year
Jan 09, 2026
DES MOINES – Drought conditions improved in the summer months across the state but then degraded again with a dry fall, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Iowa ended the year with a statewide…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 08, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.37 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Panel ponders how to expand mental health services in Iowa
Jan 07, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A legislative panel is examining how to expand access to Iowans who need intensive, recovery-oriented mental health services outside of a hospital setting. Representative Gary Mohr (like “more”) of…
Nearly 99% of all Iowa full-time teaching positions filled in 2025-26; National vacancy rate 3 times higher than Iowa
Jan 06, 2026
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today released the latest data on teaching vacancies across the state for the 2025-26 school year, highlighting the strength and expertise of Iowa’s teacher workforce. Iowa’s number…
More Iowa casinos pulling out of the water this year
Jan 05, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Several changes are in the works in this new year for Iowa’s casino industry, including more casinos leaving the water for land. Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says things…