Iowa’s current governor and South Carolina’s former governor railed at Biden Administration policies as they rallied with Iowa Republicans at a party fundraiser in West […]
May sets more records for the sale of homes in Iowa
The report on May sales from the Iowa Association of Realtors confirms the housing market remains hot. Jen Burkamper of Ames is the group’s president. […]
Iowa’s governor sending state troopers to southern border
Governor Kim Reynolds is sending Iowa State Patrol officers to short-term duty at the southern borders of Texas and Arizona. On June 10, the Republican […]
Governor inks contract to buy at-home Covid-19 test kits for Iowans
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a deal to buy Covid-19 test kits that can be used by Iowans at home, but a spokeswoman for the […]
Group seeks new method for electing Floyd County supervisors
A Floyd County group known as the Coalition for Better County Government has filed a lawsuit seeking a special election to determine how the county […]
Reynolds using federal pandemic money on bonuses and scholarships for child care workers
Governor Kim Reynolds is directing more federal money toward child care workers and facilities in Iowa. The governor is extending and expanding a federal pandemic […]
Performance venues hanging on hoping for federal pandemic relief
Many Iowa music venues are still waiting for federal funding to help them keep their doors open during the pandemic. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant […]
Near-record travel numbers predicted for post-pandemic July 4th
With the 4th of July weekend just ahead, many Iowans will be declaring their independence from the pandemic by taking vacations for the first time […]
Business & Economy
Winnebago sees big turnaround in third-quarter income
Winnebago Industries reports third-quarter net income at $71.3 million. That compares to a net loss of $12.4 million in the prior year fiscal quarter that was impacted by the start of the pandemic, and net income of $69.1 million in the Fiscal 2021 second quarter. Winnebago CEO Michael Happe says the pandemic pushed more people […]
Sports
Former Drake standout Becca Hittner joins Bulldog coaching staff
Drake University women’s basketball coach Allison Pohlman, announced the final addition to her coaching staff as former Drake standout Becca Hittner will serve as the program’s graduate assistant. The addition of Hittner completes Pohlman’s coaching staff. Assistant coach Nicci Hays Fort and director of basketball operations Cortni Rush remained on staff along with the hires […]