Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.8 Percent in March
Apr 21, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.8 percent in March from 2.9 percent in February. In comparison, the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in March from 3.6 percent…
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Bipartisan backing for House, Senate property tax plans
Apr 20, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Senate and House have approved competing property tax relief plans. The Senate approach is focused on eliminating some property tax levies, consolidating others and converting property tax…
Looming El Nino could bring Iowa farmers decent growing season, drought relief
Apr 19, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) The La Nina weather pattern is gone, and the National Climate Prediction Center anticipates an El Nino will develop within a few months, which could be welcome news for Iowa…
Bill targeting ‘exploding’ raccoon population headed to governor
Apr 18, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill to let residents in rural areas capture or kill skunks, opossum or raccoons that are a nuisance is on its way to the governor, but not before…
This week's Iowa FFA conference could be the biggest ever
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By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) One of the nation's largest state gatherings of agricultural education students is getting underway at Iowa State University. Scott Johnson, executive director of the Iowa FFA Association, says it's gratifying…
Gov. Reynolds Awards $13.5 Million To Expand Health Careers Through Apprenticeships
Apr 14, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds today awarded $13.5 million in funding for apprenticeship programs to help expand health careers across Iowa. Iowa’s Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program, first introduced last year, has grown…
Wide ranging gun bill clears Iowa House on 62-37 vote
Apr 13, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A gun related bill that’s been proposed for the past several years has cleared the Iowa House and it would make gun safety courses developed by the National Rifle…
Bill would make breed specific dog bans illegal in Iowa
Apr 12, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has voted to forbid cities and counties from having ordinances that ban certain breeds of dogs, like pit bulls. Representative Jacob Bossman, a Republican from Sioux…
House bill would require parental sign off for Iowa 14-17 year olds to sign up for social media accounts
Apr 11, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill eligible for debate in the Iowa House would require permission from a parent before Iowa teens between the ages of 14 and 17 could have an account…
Project seeks to keep Iowans with severe mental illnesses out of jails
Apr 10, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A new initiative will be launched in eastern Iowa next month, to try to keep Iowans with severe mental illnesses out of county jails and state prisons. Leslie Carpenter,…