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Republicans in legislature agree on 3% state school aid increase

February 2, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

Republicans in the state legislature say they will soon send the governor a bill to increase general state spending on Iowa’s public schools by about […]

Dyersville nominated for best small town in the Midwest

February 2, 2023 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The northeast Iowa community that’s known for being the home to the “Field of Dreams” is getting some national attention. Karla Thompson, director of the […]

New flood prediction research facility opens on UI campus

February 2, 2023 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The University of Iowa is launching a new research center to improve flood prediction. Engineering professor Ibrahim Demir says the country has a lot to […]

Clarifying line of succession in Iowa goverment

February 2, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

Giving Iowa voters a chance to clarify the line of succession at the top of state government is on the legislature’s docket again this year. […]

Special investigation of transactions handled by ex-city clerk in eastern Iowa

February 2, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

A special investigation by the state auditor’s office has identified $100,000 worth of questionable transactions handled by the former clerk of an eastern Iowa town. […]

Alzheimer’s care center fined $10,000 after mistaking resident for dead

February 2, 2023 By Matt Kelley

A central Iowa elder care facility is being fined after a resident endured something reminiscent of a horror story from Edgar Allan Poe. Multiple media […]

Explosion that killed 14 in Eagle Grove was 50 years ago tonight

February 2, 2023 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The Wright County community of Eagle Grove is remembering a tragedy that made worldwide headlines 50 years ago tonight. An explosion rocked the downtown business […]

Grassley: We can’t tolerate mass shootings, but must protect gun rights

February 2, 2023 By Matt Kelley

There’s been a rash of mass shootings nationwide lately, including last week in Des Moines where two teenagers were killed and an adult was wounded […]

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Politics & Government

Republicans in legislature agree on 3% state school aid increase

February 2, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

Republicans in the state legislature say they will soon send the governor a bill to increase general state spending on Iowa’s public schools by about $106 million. “A very solid number to be able to show support for our public school systems and try to get that done within the timeline,” House Speaker Pat Grassley […]

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Business & Economy

Creighton business survey sees January hit lowest level in 15 years

February 1, 2023 By Matt Kelley

The latest economic survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states shows the business barometer falling to its worst January level in 15 years. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the monthly report ranks the region’s economy on a zero-to-100 scale and he says fears about recession are growing. “The overall rating […]

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No coaching changes coming for Iowa football

February 1, 2023 By Dar Danielson

Those hoping for big changes in the offense of the Hawkeye football team will be disappointed after head coach Kirk Ferentz addressed the issue Thursday. “As I stand here today I anticipate no changes in our staff moving forward, that’s my plan certainly. I think we do have a terrific staff and I thought they […]

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Health & Medicine

13% of U.S. nursing homes that closed in 2022 were in Iowa

February 1, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

Seventeen Iowa nursing homes closed last year. Iowa Health Care Association CEO Brent Willett says all but two were in rural communities. “These facilities are closing as a result of financial strain, primarily related to the cost of staffing facilities,” Willett says. “Year on year wage inflation of more than 15% has bitten into the […]

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