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Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain

DES MOINES – Despite below-average precipitation in January, all regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Although months of dryness triggered a drought…
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Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.50 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
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Iowa House committee votes to ban kratom, a plant-based stimulant

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill that’s cleared a committee in the Iowa House would ban the sale of kratom, a plant-based stimulant that’s being sold in some Iowa gas stations and vape…
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Iowa gubernatorial candidates organize for 2026 Caucuses

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2026 Iowa Caucuses are history. Tonight’s gatherings gave activists from both of Iowa’s major parties a chance to talk about their party platforms and hear from candidates. Randy…
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Iowa Democrats to compete for early voting slot for ’28 Caucuses

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Democrats will have a chance to make the case to national party leaders that the Iowa Democratic Party’s Caucuses should move back to a lead-off position in the…
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Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal and snack sites

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the…
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Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 8 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.55 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
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Iowa Ends 2025 with Higher Labor Force Participation, 32,400 More Workers

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in December, level with November and up slightly from 3.3 percent one year ago. The labor force participation rate increased to 67.7 percent in December,…
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Iowa State Fair has plans to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa State Fair is getting into the celebration of America’s 250th birthday with some special categories in its annual competitions. State Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says it’s similar to…
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Iowa Supreme Court rules state lawsuit against TikTok can continue

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding a district court ruling that says Iowa can sue the operators of the TikTok app for allegedly lying about its safety for kids. The…
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