Turkey price trims Thanksgiving meal cost, but not to pre-pandemic levels
Nov 21, 2024
WEST DES MOINES -- This year, the American Farm Bureau Federation reports the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 is $58.08, a 5% decrease from last year. Turkey, the centerpiece of America’s Thanksgiving…
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Report: Iowa’s childcare pilot program boosted kids enrolled, wages for workers
Nov 20, 2024
By Bob Fisher (Radio Iowa) A new report shows a state pilot program raised the number of children who could enroll in childcare services in select communities, which improved wages and benefits for local childcare…
Iowa Farm Bureau Analysis Finds Downturn in Ag Economy Claims up to 11,400 Iowa Jobs and $1.5 Billion in GDP This Year
Nov 19, 2024
WEST DES MOINES -- A sharp downturn in the agriculture economy is causing a ripple effect throughout the state resulting in the loss of up to 11,400 jobs and $1.5 billion in value-added economic activity…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.0 Percent in October
Nov 18, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.0 percent in October amid job cuts in manufacturing and construction. Meanwhile, the state’s labor force participation rate ticked down by 0.1 percentage points to…
Challenger Bohannan calls for recount in razor-thin Congressional contest
Nov 15, 2024
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A full recount is being requested in all 20 southeastern Iowa counties in the closely-watched 1st District Congressional race. Nine days after the election, Iowans in the district still don’t…
Open enrollment underway for those without insurance plans
Nov 14, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The open enrollment period is now underway for people who get their health insurance through healthcare.gov. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Administrator Shannon Hills says it is…
Whitver to again lead Iowa Senate while undergoing brain tumor treatment
Nov 13, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Republican state lawmakers have reelected Jack Whitver as Senate majority leader. Whitver, of Grimes, announced in mid-May, he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, but would remain in…
State universities facing issues as they seek to maintain enrollment
Nov 12, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Enrollment at the three state universities has been holding steady recently, but there are some challenges ahead. Regents associate academic officer Jason Pontius says enrollment remains down from the record…
Governor says 2025 focus will be on cuts in local property taxes
Nov 11, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has not announced whether she intends to seek reelection in 2026, but she is giving a few hints about her 2025 policy agenda. Reynolds held a…
Free Resources for Caregivers - Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and Family Caregivers Month
Nov 08, 2024
DES MOINES -- During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, and all year round, the Alzheimer’s Association offers free resources to families caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s…