Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to above-average rainfall
Apr 11, 2025
DES MOINES – Drought conditions have improved in northwest, western, and central Iowa due to above-normal precipitation in March, according to the latest Water Summary Update. After a very dry January and February, March rebounded…
0
Share 
Read More
Iowa Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 10, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 6 cents, averaging $3.07 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…
Iowa’s spring turkey season is here
Apr 09, 2025
DES MOINES -- A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season, possibly tipping the playing field in favor of the gobblers, after a…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Apr 08, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Iowans are warned that customer support scams are on the rise
Apr 07, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans are being reminded to steer clear of popups or emails that claim your computer or phone is infected with a virus. Lisa Schiller, a spokeswoman for the Better Business…
Debate over power grid element in Iowa governor’s energy bill
Apr 04, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The U-S Department of Justice is suggesting one element of the governor’s energy bill could restrict competition and increase costs for consumers. The proposal give the state’s major power…
Iowa Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 03, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 10 cents, averaging $3.13 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Get Your Boat Ready for Spring
Apr 02, 2025
DES MOINES -- It is time to get your boat ready for spring. Here are some tips to ensure your boat is safe and running smoothly when boating weather arrives. Inspect your boat and trailer -…
Iowa’s high school graduation rate climbs to 88.3% for the class of 2024
Apr 01, 2025
DES MOINES – Iowa’s high school graduation rate climbed nearly a full percentage point, reaching 88.3% for the graduating class of 2024, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. This marks…
Bill may expand number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa
Mar 31, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill that would likely expand the number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa, by creating a path to a multi-state license.…