Ramaswamy backs flat 12% federal income tax
A tax debate is looming for federal policymakers because Trump era tax cuts expire at the end of 2025. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is proposing a change in federal […]
Federal loans now being offered in 25 Iowa counties for drought, flood relief
Iowa has been vexed this year by too much water — or not enough — leading to natural disasters in multiple counties for flooding and for drought. The federal government […]
Many Iowa river levels too low for safe paddling
An Iowa Department of Natural Resources expert says many of the state’s rivers may not be deep enough for canoes and kayaks right now. The DNR’s Todd Robertson is a […]
ISU, UNI fans will see some changes in Ames for Saturday’s football opener
There will be some changes for fans as the college football season gets underway Saturday with Iowa State hosting UNI at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. ISU Associate Athletic Director, […]
Antique farm equipment lets off steam at annual event in Mt. Pleasant
Steam engines well over a century old are chugging to life this afternoon in southeast Iowa as the annual Midwest Old Threshers Reunion gets underway in Mount Pleasant. Event spokesman […]
Cedar Rapids receives funding to rebuild neighborhood flooded in 2008
A decade and a half after Cedar Rapids was swamped by the flood of 2008, the city’s landing millions of dollars to revitalize and build new homes in the historic […]
Drought conditions reported in 99.49% of Iowa
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows drought conditions have worsened. There’s been an 18% increase in extreme drought conditions since last week’s report. “The big standout that we see on […]
ISU taking comments on removal of Carrie Chapman Catt’s name from building
An Iowa State University committee’s first vote would to keep Carrie Chapman Catt’s name on a campus building. Nine members of the committee voted to keep Catt’s name on the […]
Blood donations sought as Iowa center sends help to southern hurricane area
Iowa-based LifeServe Blood Center is appealing for donors as it’s on-call through a national network to provide blood anywhere it’s needed as the hurricane that hit Florida on Wednesday is […]
Tim Scott touts his Empower Parents plan
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott is back on the campaign trail in Iowa, touting a parents’ bill of rights that’s primarily focuses on parental involvement in education. “Kim Reynolds, your […]