Retired UI researcher, author may run for Iowa Sec. of Agriculture
Nov 17, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A retired University of Iowa researcher who leads a non-profit group focused on water quality issues is exploring a run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Chris Jones, a Democrat,…
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Iowa Food Banks get $1 million in state funds to match recent donations
Nov 14, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa’s six regional food banks have received enough donations this month to trigger the $1 million in state funding Governor Reynolds pledged to match that increase in contributions. The…
Weekly Fuel Report
Nov 13, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.76 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Iowa State University graduate returning to become next president
Nov 12, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Board of Regents named North Dakota State president David Cook as the new president of Iowa State University Tuesday. Board president Sherry Bates read the motion to approve…
DNR getting more information on gray fox decline
Nov 11, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) A Department of Natural Resources expert says they’re getting more data on a study of the decline of gray fox numbers. Furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says they’ve been putting collars…
Sand backs taxing out-of-staters that own Iowa property more
Nov 10, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, says when it comes to property taxes, he supports taxing out-of-state property owners at a higher rate than Iowa residents.…
Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October
Nov 07, 2025
DES MOINES – Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Reduced rainfall since late summer finally took a toll…
Weekly Fuel Report
Nov 06, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 1 cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.81 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Alzheimer’s Association Honors Iowa Caregivers with New Dementia Care Resources to Support Local Families
Nov 05, 2025
DES MOINES -- During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is joining communities across the country in honoring the nearly 12 million Americans who provide unpaid…
Iowans need to use space heaters with caution
Nov 04, 2025
By Woody Gottburg (Radio Iowa) Temperatures have already been dipping below freezing in several Iowa cities, prompting some of us to bring our space heaters out of storage to warm up our homes at night.…