Extremely dry February extends record drought conditions streak
Mar 08, 2024
DES MOINES -- February set multiple records for warm, dry conditions and minimal precipitation, according to the latest Water Summary Update. February 2024 ranks among the top two warmest, top three driest and top five…
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National ag survey shows Iowa gained farms, younger farmers
Mar 07, 2024
By John Slegers (Radio Iowa) Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says he noticed two surprises in the latest Census of Agriculture, as he says it’s always interesting to see where Iowa bucks the national trends.…
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program general signup for 2024
Mar 06, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March…
State universities dealing with delays in FAFSA information being released
Mar 05, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA process delayed the normal opening of applications and is holding up the aid awards. UNI financial aid director…
State universities requesting room and board increases to handle higher costs
Mar 04, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Board of Regents heard the first presentation this week of proposed room and board rate increases at the three state schools. University of Iowa vice president for student life,…
Changes proposed in Iowa’s landlord-tenant law
Mar 01, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Legislators are considering changes in Iowa’s landlord-tenant law. Landlords are currently required to notify renters three business days before eviction proceedings begin. A bill that’s cleared initial review in…
House bill sets up licensing for armed staff in Iowa schools
Feb 29, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has approved a bill designed to give liability protection to schools that choose to let teachers or other staff volunteer to undergo training and carry a…
Iowans Encouraged to Nominate Conservation Leaders for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award
Feb 28, 2024
DES MOINES -- Governor Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families for the 2024 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. Iowa farmers…
Lawmaker launches conversation about cutting Iowa casino taxes
Feb 27, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would lower the state tax rate for Iowa’s state-licensed casinos to be at or near the tax rate for casinos in…
Dry February keeps most of state in drought conditions
Feb 26, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Hopes raised in January for a turnaround in the state drought situation went away as February turned dry. Iowa DNR Hydrologist, Tim Hall says the latest Drought Monitor Report shows…