Crops suffer as Iowa’s drought worsens
Aug 09, 2022
By Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) -- Drought conditions across southern Iowa have led to the state’s corn and soybeans recently being rated their poorest yet this year. About 73% of the state’s corn crop…
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DNR to host public hearing Aug. 11 on Intended Use Plans for new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) general supplemental funds
Aug 08, 2022
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa DNR has released Federal Fiscal Year 2022 BIL General Supplemental Fund Intended Use Plans (IUPs) for public review, and will be hosting a virtual hearing Aug. 11 to take comments.…
National Group Sues Iowa District Over Its Policy for Transgender Students
Aug 04, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A national parental rights group has filed a lawsuit challenging an eastern Iowa school district’s policy for transgender students. The lawsuit accuses the Linn-Mar School District of allowing children to make…
Grassley, Ernst express support for Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
Aug 03, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Both of Iowa’s Republican Senators are expressing support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Pelosi is the highest-ranking American lawmaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years. Joni…
USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products
Aug 02, 2022
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government on Monday announced proposed new regulations that would force food processors to reduce the amount of salmonella bacteria found in some raw chicken products…
Delayed decision on fate of Iowa Democratic Party’s 2024 Caucuses
Aug 01, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - National party leaders will decide the fate of the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2024 Caucuses after the November election. The Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee was to meet…
Miller sues tobacco companies over $133 million in withheld payments
Jul 29, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller accuses Philip Morris, USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and 16 other tobacco companies of defrauding Iowa of more than $133 million, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawsuit stems…
Confused by huge Mega Millions prize? Here are some answers
Jul 28, 2022
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Now that the Mega Millions lottery jackpot has topped $1 billion — only the fourth time a lottery game has reached such heights — plenty of people who rarely play the…
Canoeing Lessons at Russell Wildlife Area
Jul 27, 2022
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics about canoeing? Join the Mahaska County Conservation Board at the Russell Wildlife Area on Thursday, August 11th from 6:30-8:00 pm. On this summer evening program, participants will learn…
Second Session of Master Gardener Floral Arranging Series Sparks Creativity
Jul 26, 2022
The Iowa Master Gardener Program with ISU Extension and Outreach Mahaska County will host a new Floral Arranging series including hands-on instruction with renowned floral expert, Dan Brabec via webinar. Designed to explore individual creative…