Panel that sets tax revenue forecast sees ‘organic growth’ in Iowa economy
Dec 14, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Members of the panel that predicts state tax revenue say recession fears are receding and, while total receipts are down slightly, that’s due to previously approved tax cuts. The…
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Governor calls Satanic Temple display in Iowa Capitol objectionable
Dec 13, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds says a display from the Satanic Temple of Iowa will stay in the Capitol in Des Moines this month, but she’s asking Iowans to join her…
Christmas expected to keep up trend of record holiday travel numbers
Dec 12, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The final holiday of the year is projected to follow the pattern of others when it comes to the number of people expected to hit the roadways and airports. AAA…
Water Summary Update: November one of driest months on record
Dec 08, 2023
DES MOINES -- Preliminary numbers show November to be one of the driest months on record, according to the latest Water Summary Update. November’s preliminary statewide average precipitation was only 0.38 inches, or 1.44 inches…
Dreaming of a white Christmas? New Iowa map shows your chances
Dec 07, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) To some Iowans, it just isn’t the holiday season if there isn’t snow on the ground. If a white Christmas is on your wish list, you’ll have the best shot…
2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Dec 06, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual…
State to Ramp Up Traffic Enforcement for Holiday Season
Dec 05, 2023
DES MOINES -- It’s hard to have a happy holiday if you’re arrested for drunk driving. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to think twice…
Industry leader predicts debt will cause more Iowa restaurant closures ahead
Dec 04, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Many Iowa restaurants are wondering how they'll be able to start paying off federal loans that were made available at the start of the pandemic. Payments on Economic Injury…
First of Iowa’s popular gun deer hunting seasons opens tomorrow
Dec 01, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s most popular hunting seasons are less than two weeks away when more than 100,000 blaze orange clad hunters will be walking, posting, sitting and standing in Iowa’s timber and field edges hoping to…
Iowa home sales drop in October
Nov 30, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Home sales in the state were down nearly 12% in October compared to last year. Iowa Association of Realtors spokesperson Ashlee Kieler says it’s a seasonal drop. “Really it’s very…