Drought monitor shows impact of dry September
Sep 30, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor showed a slight improvement with six percent of the state showing no dry conditions. DNR hydrologist Tim Hall says the majority of…
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Iowa Secretary of State encourages Iowans to make a plan to vote, track their absentee ballots
Sep 27, 2024
DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding every Iowa voter to have a plan in place to be successful in casting their ballot this election. Whether you plan to vote absentee…
Weekly Fuel Report
Sep 26, 2024
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 7 cents, averaging $3.04 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…
Iowa Lottery revenue down at start of fiscal year
Sep 25, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Lottery sales are off to a slow start in the new fiscal year after setting a sales record the previous year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn gave the Lottery Commission…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Sep 24, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Secretary Naig Urges Iowans to ‘Keep Safety Top of Mind’ this Harvest Season
Sep 23, 2024
DES MOINES -- With the busy harvest season commencing across the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging Iowans to keep safety top of mind in the field, around the farm and on…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly to 2.9 Percent in August
Sep 20, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August, ending a four-month stint at 2.8 percent. Sparked primarily by retirements, the state’s labor force participation rate fell to…
Weekly Fuel Report
Sep 19, 2024
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 9 cents, averaging $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Iowa Medical Society seeking state action to attract doctors
Sep 18, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Leaders of the Iowa Medical Society say the state faces a workforce crisis in the health care sector. Dr. Christina Taylor is president of the Iowa Medical Society’s board…
Leader of Governor’s School Safety Bureau gives state board an update
Sep 17, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Chief of the Governor’s School Safety Bureau says they have been doing a lot of training of school staff, law enforcement and first responders on how to handle incidents…