ISU trying to find ways to improve lithium-ion battery safety
Jul 28, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) An Iowa State University researcher is using a special tool to test the limits of lithium-ion batteries. Todd Kingston says the device called the accelerating rate calorimeter or ARC. “It…
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Iowa boy awarded Guinness World Record for most premature baby
Jul 25, 2025
By James Kelley (Radio Iowa) An Iowa baby now holds the Guinness World Record for the most premature baby. Nash Keen was born last year at just 21 weeks — so early that most hospitals…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jul 24, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 2 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.95 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
Jul 23, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with all the weather indicators pointing in a positive direction, hunters are eager to see the results. The statewide survey is conducted by Iowa…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Jul 22, 2025
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,…
From science to P.E., Iowa agency lists 28 ‘teacher shortage areas’
Jul 21, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) An Iowa Department of Education analysis shows there are statewide teacher shortages in over two dozen specialties, like world languages. The Algona School Board recently approved the use of…
Iowa Lawmakers Laud HALT Fentanyl Act Signing
Jul 18, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s signature on a bill that classifies fentanyl-related drugs as more dangerous substances “will save lives.” The new federal law will require prison…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jul 17, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline remained unchanged from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.93 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this…
Online betting company agrees to pay thousands in fines to Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Jul 16, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) State regulators have levied $125,000 dollars in fines for violations by the operators of the online gambling company FanDuel. There were five violations that included allowing bets that are not…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Jul 15, 2025
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,…