Iowans are warned to prep for foul weather ahead
Mar 27, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Today marks the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, as residents are reminded about some of the hazards that may be coming in the weeks and months ahead.…
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Miller-Meeks says TikTok poses threat to children, national security
Mar 24, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says congress cannot let TikTok stockpile sensitive information and spy on Americans. Miller-Meeks and other members of the House Commerce Committee quizzed TikTok’s CEO for…
On 73-20 vote, House passes carbon pipeline bill
Mar 23, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has overwhelmingly voted to require at least 90% of miles along proposed carbon pipeline routes be voluntarily secured before the government’s eminent domain authority could be…
DOT, AAA team up on traffic safety
Mar 22, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Department of Transportation and Triple-A Iowa are working together to highlight the need for drivers to improve their habits to cut traffic fatalities. The DOT's Andrea Henry says…
Renewable Fuels study of blocked carbon pipeline impact on corn price
Mar 21, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A study commissioned by the renewable fuels industry suggests corn prices in Iowa would drop significantly if carbon capture pipelines are not built in Iowa. “It’s like asking a…
Key lawmaker optimistic House will debate pipeline bill this month
Mar 20, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A lead sponsor of a bill that would set new regulations for proposed carbon pipelines projects says there may be changes in the bill when it’s debated in the…
Distracted drivers an issue at rail crossings
Mar 17, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The State Patrol says there's been an increase in distracted driving on the open roadways -- and the DOT says it's become an issue at train crossings as well. Kris…
Iowa will see more train traffic after railroad merger approved
Mar 16, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The U.S. Surface Transportation Board yesterday approved the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads — a move that eventually will triple train traffic through parts of eastern…
DOT to spend millions to repair roadway potholes caused by tough winter
Mar 15, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) If you’ve hit some rough stretches on state highways recently, you are not alone. The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved amending its budget to spend $15 million on weather repairs.…
Large Growth in Labor Force and Jobs Pushes Iowa Unemployment Rate to 3.0 in January
Mar 14, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.1 percent initially announced in December. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 3.4 percent. Iowa’s December unemployment rate was also…