State News

US Supreme Court Rules in Roundup Case

Washington, D.C. (RI) — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Bayer cannot be sued for failing to warn people that the weed-killer Roundup could cause cancer. The decision comes

Caseys Looks to Add 400 More Stores in Next 3 Years

(KIWA Staff Photo) Statewide Iowa (RI) — The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience-store chain has released its new three-year plan. CEO Darren Rebellez says the company plans to add at least 400

Fate of Iowa Democratic Party’s 2028 Caucuses?

(KIWA Staff Photo) Statewide Iowa (RI) — National Democrats are proposing a $270,000 fine for any state party that defies the national party’s approved schedule and holds an early voting

Cost of July 4th Cookout Up, But Below Inflation

(KIWA Staff Photo) Statewide Iowa (RI) — Iowa Farm Bureau economist Christopher Pudenz says a study by the American Farm Bureau Federation finds the classic Fourth of July cookout will

Woodbury County Creates Data-Center Moratorium

Woodbury County, Iowa (RI) — Woodbury County is the latest county to address the issue of data centers as their supervisors unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on the facilities. The

We May See Triple-Digit Heat Indexes by Sunday

(KIWA Staff Photo) Statewide Iowa (RI/KIWA) — Forecasters say high temperatures statewide will be in the 70s and 80s for the next few days, but the heat of summer is

Food Bank Operator Discusses SNAP Waiver Denial

(KIWA Staff Photo) Statewide Iowa (RI) — A federal judge has blocked Iowa’s waiver to keep SNAP users from buying certain foods like candy and pop. Governor Kim Reynolds said