Distracted drivers an issue at rail crossings
Mar 17, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The State Patrol says there's been an increase in distracted driving on the open roadways -- and the DOT says it's become an issue at train crossings as well. Kris…
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Iowa will see more train traffic after railroad merger approved
Mar 16, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The U.S. Surface Transportation Board yesterday approved the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads — a move that eventually will triple train traffic through parts of eastern…
DOT to spend millions to repair roadway potholes caused by tough winter
Mar 15, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) If you’ve hit some rough stretches on state highways recently, you are not alone. The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved amending its budget to spend $15 million on weather repairs.…
Large Growth in Labor Force and Jobs Pushes Iowa Unemployment Rate to 3.0 in January
Mar 14, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.1 percent initially announced in December. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 3.4 percent. Iowa’s December unemployment rate was also…
State casino economic impact tops one billion dollars again
Mar 13, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The latest report on the 19 state-regulated casinos shows their economic impact on the state once again tops one billion dollars. Racing and Gaming administrator Brian Ohorilko says that includes…
DNR releases Iowa Drought Plan
Mar 10, 2023
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has finalized a drought plan for use by local, county, state agencies and governments in the event of droughts in the state. The Iowa Drought Plan…
Bill bans instruction of sexual orientation in Iowa’s K-6 classrooms
Mar 09, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has passed a bill to ban instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms. School programs, tests or surveys on those…
Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs
Mar 08, 2023
DES MOINES, IA -- Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year have until March 15, 2023, to elect and…
Auditor opposes $4.175 million settlement with former Hawkeye players
Mar 07, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A more than $4 million legal settlement has been reached with a dozen former University of Iowa football players and the three member State Appeals Board meets this afternoon…
Iowa’s high school graduation rate holds steady
Mar 06, 2023
DES MOINES – Iowa’s high school graduation rate remains high for the graduating class of 2022, the second full year following the pandemic, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. State…