If the U.S. Supreme Court rules the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, a bill that’s emerged in the Iowa Senate would keep a popular part […]
Leader of National Association of Manufacturers touts the industry in Pella
The president of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) hit on some familiar themes during his address in Iowa today on state of manufacturing. Jay […]
Biden pressed by Iowan to pick Klobuchar as VP nominee
A woman in the crowd at a Mason City event told former Vice President Joe Biden he would secure her vote if he promised to […]
Iowa Guard seeks $5.5 million in state spending for new armory
Iowa National Guard officials are asking legislators to set aside $5.5 million over the next three years for a new armory in central Iowa. “It […]
Western Iowa Tech president says they are working with international students
The President of Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City answered questions and concerns Tuesday on the handling of a foreign exchange student internship […]
Missouri River flooding continues to be a concern
Climate observers are renewing their warning of conditions that could lead to another round of widespread flooding this spring, especially in the Missouri River valley. […]
Student injured in crash of University of Dubuque helicopter in Independence
Investigators are looking into the crash of a University of Dubuque helicopter that injured a student pilot in northeast Iowa Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened […]
Governor to visit state facility that’s under federal investigation
Governor Kim Reynolds is going to meet with staff at the Glenwood Resource Center this afternoon. It’s the governor’s first visit to the facility that […]
Politics & Government
Bill keeps pre-existing condition coverage on Iowa-regulated policies
If the U.S. Supreme Court rules the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, a bill that’s emerged in the Iowa Senate would keep a popular part of the law in force for some Iowans. Senator Brad Zaun, a Republican from Urbandale, is the bill’s sponsor. “The pre-existing conditions that was part of the Affordable Care Act […]
Business & Economy
Leader of National Association of Manufacturers touts the industry in Pella
The president of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) hit on some familiar themes during his address in Iowa today on state of manufacturing. Jay Timmons spoke in Pella at Vermeer Manufacturing, and says even with all the advances in the industry — people are still important. “One of the biggest misperceptions is that automation […]
Sports
Iowa’s Barta to head playoff committee
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta as selection committee chair for the 2020 football season. Barta replaces Rob Mullens, the athletics director at the University of Oregon, who served as chair for the past two seasons. The CFP Management Committee also announced Tom Burman, athletics director at […]