by Matt Kelley | Dec 28, 2012 | Business, News
State economic development leaders on Thursday awarded incentives to three projects around the state that are expected to create just over 100 new jobs. Tina Hoffman, spokesperson for the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board, says the biggest project involves a...
by Matt Kelley | Dec 28, 2012 | Business, Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
Some Iowa farmers had a very rough 2012 due to the drought and it’ll translate to a more expensive 2013 for consumers. A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices will be rising in the months ahead. U.S.D.A. economist Ricky Volpe says...
by Dar Danielson | Dec 27, 2012 | Crime & Courts, News, Politics & Government, Top Story
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s decision to not issue driver’s licenses to aliens who came into the country illegally as kids is not sitting well with the Iowa ACLU. Ben Stone is the group’s executive director. “The ACLU of Iowa and its...
by Matt Kelley | Dec 27, 2012 | Business, News
Even if Congress forces more online retailers to collect sales taxes, Iowans would still be able to make many internet purchases tax-free. The change would target retailers like Amazon that don’t have a physical presence in most states. Amy Harris, at the Iowa...
by Matt Kelley | Dec 27, 2012 | News, Weather
More snow is falling across the state today and it’s causing some problems for motorists. National Weather Service meteorologist Aubry Wilkens says the heaviest snow is expected over northern Iowa. The forecast for the area calls for 2 to 3 inches of snow, with...
