Bill would repeal obscenity law exemptions from Iowa schools, libraries
Feb 18, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa’s obscenity law doesn’t apply to public libraries and educational institutions. A subcommittee in the Iowa House has approved a bill to repeal that exemption. During a hearing at…
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Wednesday snowstorm saw record for cars hitting state snowplows
Feb 17, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa DOT says 15 snowplows were hit while working during the snowstorm last Wednesday. The DOT says that is a one-day record for equipment strikes during a winter season.…
Iowa’s U.S. Senators seek to make farmer-friendly FAFSA policy permanent
Feb 14, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are co-sponsoring a bill to make sure small business owners and farmers don’t have to list land and equipment as assets on…
Weekly Fuel Report
Feb 13, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 2 cents, averaging $2.95 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
State regulators deny request to put Cedar Rapids casino license on hold
Feb 12, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously Monday against a request to pause Linn County’s new casino license until a lawsuit against the license decision is resolved. Operators of…
Search on for this year’s Iowa Best Burger
Feb 11, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The search is on for this year’s edition of the “Best Burger in Iowa.” Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) spokesperson Kylie Peterson says they want the people who eat the…
Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufmann elected to another two-year term
Feb 10, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Jeff Kaufmann has been re-elected chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa. Kaufmann has been the Iowa GOP’s leader for the past decade. On Friday night, President Trump posted…
Water Summary Update: Drought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall
Feb 07, 2025
DES MOINES – Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. January’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 0.32 inches, or 0.65 inches below normal. January…
Weekly Fuel Report
Feb 06, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 2 cents, averaging $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20
Feb 05, 2025
DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20. Ice fishing shelter owners who camp in a paid campsite…