by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors has unanimously adopted an ordinance that would require a proposed carbon pipeline to be at least1600 feet outside of cities in the northwest Iowa county. Buffer zones also would be required around homes, schools, medical...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 16, 2024 | Human Interest, News, Outdoors
This spring will be the first time in about two centuries that the U.S. will see the emergence of two different broods of cicadas. One brood of insects emerges from the ground every 17 years and the other every 13 years, and they now are synced up University of Iowa...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 16, 2024 | Business, News
The maker of a well-known brand of sour cream and cottage cheese is planning to open a production facility in Boone The Boone City Council has voted to submit an application for Daisy Brand to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The application is for tax...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 16, 2024 | Education, News
Since Iowa leaders decided to turn down federal aid for summer food assistance programs for low-income households, communities like Le Mars are working to fill the gaps. Le Mars Community School District Superintendent Steven Webner says the northwest Iowa city is...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 15, 2024 | Health & Medicine, News
Manchester and Van Buren County have been selected by the new Iowa Rural Vitality Coalition as the two areas for a pilot program to improve the health and vitality of residents. Manchester Rural Vitality lead Sarah Maurer says this is a fantastic opportunity for...