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Iowa DNR exploring use of eDNA to determine fish populations
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is considering a new way of determining which species of fish are swimming in Iowa lakes and streams. The agency currently uses electrofishing in the spring and fishnets in the summer and fall to catch fish, assess their...
Six businesses awarded Iowa tax incentives to create 346 jobs
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is giving six companies more than $246 million dollars in tax incentives for the creation of a total of 346 jobs. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says the Woodbine Manufacturing Company is getting incentives to expand. "The...
Study estimates the higher costs to heat Iowa homes this coming winter
Iowans may face an expensive heating season ahead, as a report projects energy costs will rise an average of a little over eight percent this winter. Lorri Ferris leads the Iowa Community Action Association, which is made up of agencies across the state that oversee...
Turek, Grassley, Hinson call for suspending US diesel exports
Both major party candidates for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat are calling for steps to ease the price of gasoline and diesel. Democrat Josh Turek rolled out a series of proposals last Wednesday. He said the federal gas tax should be temporarily suspended and exports of...
UNI president talks about the 150th anniversary celebration
The University or Northern Iowa marked its 150th birthday with a celebration Friday following a year of events. UNI president Mark Nook talked about the Cedar Falls school's history during the recent Board of Regents meeting. "September 6th of 1876, this university,...
Fall colors are starting to appear in Iowa as summer wraps up tomorrow
Today is the final full day of summer and the leaves on some trees are already starting to change into their autumn attire. Joe Herring, a district forester with the DNR in Iowa Falls, says the shift is coming right on time. "I am starting to see some fall colors...
Trees can be ordered now as part of One Million Trees Central Iowa initiative
Residents of ten central Iowa counties will be able to spruce up their yards with new, high-quality trees for planting this fall with a special deal through a non-profit that's headquartered in Marion. Megan Schneider, director of Des Moines area programs of Trees...
Creighton economist says interest rates ‘headed back to normal’ of around 7%
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the days of 2% or 3% interest rates on home mortages are over. "We all have to get used to these higher rates. We had this long period, about 15 years of unbelievably low interest rates," Goss said. "Well now they're...
Louisiana Senator offers prediction on Iran war’s end, urges Iowa Republicans to elect Hinson
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy spoke to 1300 Christian conservatives in Iowa this weekend, predicting the war in Iran would be over by spring. "I believe that war will be concluded within the next six months," Kennedy said. "I think that you will see the price of oil...
Sioux County supervisors to hold hearing on rules for data centers
The Sioux County Planning and Zoning commission has recommended approval of proposed data center rules and the Board of Supervisors is expected to hold the first hearing on them September 29th. County Zoning Director Shane Walter says the proposal sets some very rigid...
Parts of Iowa have already set September rainfall records
There's still more than ten days left in September -- but it is already one of the wettest in history for some parts of Iowa. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the amount of rain so far this month is unprecedented. “It's been extremely unusual, and I don't piece...
Vance headlines Council Bluffs rally for Iowa GOP candidates
Vice President JD Vance headlined a rally in Council Bluffs today to boost Iowa Republican candidates on the November. Vance also touted the Trump Adminsitration's record on immigration and tax policy as well as trade. "My friends, what's on the ballot in November is...
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