Iowa’s U.S. House delegation finally sworn into office
Jan 09, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The four Republicans from Iowa who were elected to serve in the U.S. House were sworn into office at about a quarter ’til one on Saturday morning. The four…
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DNR Releases Water Summary Update for 2022
Jan 06, 2023
DES MOINES -- 2022 ended on a good note, with December’s precipitation above normal. While the precipitation numbers for November and December were encouraging, the state of Iowa saw its third year in a row…
DNR stocking trout this month
Jan 05, 2023
By Kate Peikes (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will stock rainbow trout in five urban lakes and ponds this month for anglers who enjoy winter fishing. Mike Steuck, the DNR’s regional fisheries…
National survey finds drugs in the systems of many Iowa drivers in accidents
Jan 04, 2023
By Natalie Krebs (Radio Iowa) A new study finds more than 45% of seriously injured drivers in Iowa had at least one drug in their system. Tim Brown is the director of Drugged Driving Research…
Iowa Lottery adding new payment option for prizes
Jan 03, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Lottery plans to move to some more modern methods of payment for prizes in the new year. Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says paper checks had been the standard.…
Iowa fire departments see rise in house fires caused by space heaters
Dec 22, 2022
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Many Iowans try to combat the bone-chilling cold of winter with space heaters, but they can also bring an increased risk of house fires. Le Mars Fire and Rescue Chief…
Food donations to Iowa food banks decline
Dec 21, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The head of the Food Bank of Iowa says donations from grocery stores and other retailers have decreased and, in the first nine months of the year, her organization’s…
Reynolds calls for end to national emergency over COVID
Dec 20, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds and two dozen other Republican governors are urging President Biden to end the national public health emergency for COVID in April. Ending the national public health…
After 2022 setbacks, Iowa Democratic Party’s chairman won’t seek another term
Dec 19, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) After significant setbacks in the 2022 election and the apparent loss of the lead-off spot for the Iowa Caucuses, the chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party is stepping down.…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.1 percent in November As Job Growth Continues
Dec 16, 2022
DES MOINES, IA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent in November, while the labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7 percent and more than 500 jobs were added. The U.S.…