IFA rent and utility assistance program nearing end
Aug 17, 2022
By Radio Iowa Contributor A federally funded program is ending soon that’s helped some 17,000 Iowans stay in their homes with the lights on. In addition to paying for back rent, the Iowa Finance Authority’s…
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Judge rules reluctant landowner list for carbon pipeline should be released to public
Aug 16, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A district court judge has ruled the list of landowners who haven’t agreed to voluntary easements for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline must be released to the public.…
Iowa SOS provides grants to every county to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities
Aug 15, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is providing a $1,000 grant to every county in the state to improve voter access ahead of the 2022 general election. The grant is intended for…
State party chair says Mahaska County GOP can’t censure Miller-Meeks
Aug 12, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa GOP chairman Jeff Kaufmann says Mahaska County Republicans do not have the power to formally censure Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks for her vote supporting same-sex marriage. “County committees do…
Ernst says U.S. must be more aggressive in order to expel Russians from Ukraine
Aug 11, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says it’s time for the U.S. to provide more long range weapons to Ukraine. “To make sure the Ukrainians are a safe distance when they…
Iowa Republicans question FBI search of Trump’s home
Aug 10, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds and the five Republicans in Iowa’s congressional delegation are calling on federal officials to release details about the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida…
Crops suffer as Iowa’s drought worsens
Aug 09, 2022
By Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) -- Drought conditions across southern Iowa have led to the state’s corn and soybeans recently being rated their poorest yet this year. About 73% of the state’s corn crop…
DNR to host public hearing Aug. 11 on Intended Use Plans for new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) general supplemental funds
Aug 08, 2022
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa DNR has released Federal Fiscal Year 2022 BIL General Supplemental Fund Intended Use Plans (IUPs) for public review, and will be hosting a virtual hearing Aug. 11 to take comments.…
National Group Sues Iowa District Over Its Policy for Transgender Students
Aug 04, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A national parental rights group has filed a lawsuit challenging an eastern Iowa school district’s policy for transgender students. The lawsuit accuses the Linn-Mar School District of allowing children to make…
Grassley, Ernst express support for Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
Aug 03, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Both of Iowa’s Republican Senators are expressing support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Pelosi is the highest-ranking American lawmaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years. Joni…