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…
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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.…
Panel predicts dip in Iowa tax revenue
Dec 15, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Members of a key state panel say a recession would likely have a limited impact on Iowa’s economy. They’re predicting state tax receipts will decline by 1.9% in 2023…
Wreaths Across America to honor Iowa veterans
Dec 14, 2022
By Pat Powers (Radio Iowa) Volunteers will be laying wreaths on hundreds of veterans’ graves in cemeteries across Iowa this Saturday as part of the national event called Wreaths Across America. Luanne Jackson, Hamilton County’s Veteran…
State of Iowa tax revenue up 6.7% since July 1
Dec 13, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State tax collections are continuing to grow significantly, but tax cuts that take effect soon will likely alter that trend. Net state tax revenue is up 6.7% over the…
Key House Republican says gun rights bills will be on 2023 to-do list
Dec 12, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Key backers of the gun rights amendment Iowa voters have just added to Iowa’s Constitution say they’ll introduce a series of gun-related proposals in the 2023 Iowa Legislature. House…
State regulators approve open raccoon trapping season
Dec 09, 2022
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has approved a Department of Natural Resources proposal to create a continuous open season for raccoons. DNR wildlife biologist Vince Evelsizer told the commission the…
Attorney General: Text messages claiming locked EBT Cards are a scam
Dec 08, 2022
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Attorney General’s office and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services warn Iowans to be on the lookout for spam text messages regarding EBT cards. EBT cards are used…