Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $10 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits for the Construction of a Total of Nearly 400 Rental Units in 11 Communities
Sep 01, 2022
(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today awarded a total of nearly $10 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction of a total of 385 affordable rental homes…
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Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks
Aug 31, 2022
DES MOINES – The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways. The DNR reminds users to abide by all safety measures to ensure a safe…
Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots for November general election today
Aug 30, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots for the November general election starting today, Secretary of State Paul Pate announced. State law allows Iowans to request absentee ballots beginning 70 days before an…
Iowa prisons’ recidivism rate drops to 37%, well below national average
Aug 30, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The number of Iowa prison inmates who’re caught commuting another crime after they’ve been released from prison has been dropping. “Recidivism went down last year for the first time…
Suicide Prevention Program Available to Farmers, Agribusiness This Fall
Aug 29, 2022
AMES, Iowa – Although Iowa farmers can get ready for fall harvest, the stress they may face this time of year can be harder to prepare for. Weather extremes, labor challenges and time pressures can compound…
Rains help drought conditions in some parts of state
Aug 26, 2022
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Drought is lessening in parts of Iowa, but it’s getting worse in others. The new map detailing how drought is impacting Iowa shows slight changes from last week, with moderate…
Police warn drivers to stop for school buses or face fines
Aug 25, 2022
By Radio Iowa Contributor With many schools back in session this week, public safety officials around the state are reminding citizens of the penalties associated with school bus violations. In the state of Iowa, penalties…
Iowa joins 23 states in support of Indian Child Welfare Act
Aug 24, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Haaland v. Brackeen, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a challenge to…
Iowa crop conditions stabilize with widespread rains
Aug 23, 2022
By Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa had above-normal statewide rainfall last week for the first time in more than a month, which helped stabilize the conditions of corn and soybean plants, according to a…
Iowa State Fair ends run with big crowds and great weather
Aug 22, 2022
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa State Fair wrapped up Sunday after an 11-day run topping the one-million mark again. State Fair CEO Gary Slater says there were not many negatives. “The Fair is…