State News

Another Attempt To Boost Benefits For First Responders

Des Moines, Iowa — Lawmakers in the Iowa House are making another attempt to change benefits for first responders covered by Iowa’s municipal retirement system. Under current law, firefighters, police,

Governor Signs AEA Changes, Teacher Pay Hike Into Law

Des Moines, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises teacher salaries, increases general state spending for schools and overhauls Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. The

Lottery Sales Up Slightly In February

West Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up just under one percent in February compared to last year. Strawn told the Lottery Board Tuesday

Ernst Holds Roundtable Focused On FAFSA Failings

Iowa — US Senator Joni Ernst says time is running out for the US Department of Education to fix the application college students and their parents fill out to find