by Dar Danielson | Feb 28, 2013 | Education, News
The Iowa Department of Education says more high school students graduated in 2012 than the year before. The Department of Education says the statewide graduation rate in 201 was 89.26-percent, which is up just under once percent (.94) from the graduation rate in 2011....
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 28, 2013 | Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
The Iowa Hospital Association has released a poll showing a majority of Iowans support extending Medicaid health care coverage to more low income Iowans. “I think one of the most significant things is that folks who know more about Medicaid expansion, as they...
by Dar Danielson | Feb 27, 2013 | Recreation / Entertainment, Sports, Top Story
Governor Terry Branstad honored the man who designed and co-owns the Iowa Speedway in Newton today in a ceremony at the state capitol. Branstad signed a proclamation honoring Rusty Wallace during transportation day events. “As a governor of Iowa, I am very proud...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 27, 2013 | News, Politics & Government
A fight is brewing among Republicans over the state gas tax. The chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa issued a statement today, saying Republicans should “take the lead” in opposing an increase in the gas tax. But Republican Governor Terry...
by Dar Danielson | Feb 27, 2013 | News, Politics & Government
Republican Congressman Tom Latham announced today he will not seek the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Tom Harkin, who plans to retire rather than run for reelection in 2014 “The opportunity to serve Iowa in the U.S. Senate is appealing to this farm kid...
