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University of Iowa, Iowa State University building projects approved
The University of Iowa has received approval to move ahead with five construction projects, including the renovation or replacement of the Memorial Union parking ramp. UI vice president Rod Lehnertz says the ramp was built in 1964 and the design is outdated. "With a...
Drought Monitor shows dry and drought conditions in 15% of Iowa
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows about 15% of Iowa is abnormally dry or experiencing some level of drought conditions, a big drop from a year ago. Last year at this time a quarter of the state was considered to be in a drought or abnormally dry. This week's...
Grassley touts efforts to help prevent stillbirths
This Saturday, September 19, would become National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day under a resolution being co-sponsored by two of Iowa's representatives in Washington. Senator Chuck Grassley said the day is needed to raise awareness of treatable conditions...
Iowa’s ‘Rural Mainstreet Index’ drops again in September
The Rural Mainstreet Index Creighton University calculates after surveying rural bankers in Iowa and nine other Midwest states has dropped for the fourth time in the past six months. Iowa's index was in negative territory in August and it has dropped another...
University of Iowa researchers offering water testing for arsenic in 6 counties
A research project at the University of Iowa is offering private well owners in six counties free arsenic testing kits to see if there is a need to offer the kits in all 99 counties. UI professor David Cwiertny helps lead the Iowa Integrated Network for Science,...
Iowans are encouraged to ring in National Constitution Week
Thousands of bells will ring across Iowa today in commemoration of the U.S. Constitution being signed on this date 239 years ago. Susan Klein, a member of the Abigail Adams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, says there will be a short program at Old...
Tactile exhibit in central Iowa makes deep space images accessible to all
A new exhibit at the Iowa Department for the Blind aims to open the night sky and the spectacle of distant stars, galaxies and colorful nebulas to blind, low-vision, and sighted visitors alike. Denise Bean, youth services librarian at the agency's Des Moines office,...
After Iowa Senators’ objections, Ag Committee advances 2026 Farm Bill
A Farm Bill is now eligible for debate in the U.S. Senate, but Iowa's U.S. Senators objected when two of their own proposals were blocked from consideration yesterday before the Senate Ag Committee voted to advance the bill. Republican Senator Joni Ernst quarreled...
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act clears US House, both of Iowa’s senators support it
The auto industry would be required by federal rules to install A-M radios in new vehicles under a bill that's cleared the U.S. Supporters say AM radio provides an essential, free service and an important lifeline for broadcasting emergency information when cell...
The Iowa DOT is recruiting hundreds of snowplow drivers
The Iowa Department of Transportation is hoping to hire more than 500 seasonal snowplow operators for the winter ahead, and a recruitment event is underway this afternoon in Coralville, with more events coming in the next few weeks. Craig Bargfrede, the DOT's winter...
VP JD Vance to headline midterm rally in Council Bluffs
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to be in Council Bluffs Friday morning to headline a rally for Republican candidates. Chris McGowan, the Republican running in Iowa's fourth congressional district, said Vance's visit underscores the importance of Iowa races in...
Des Moines schools name replacement for superintendent arrested by ICE
The board of the state's largest school district has voted to give interim superintendent Matt Smith the job permanently. Smith was named interim superintendent of the Des Moines schools almost one year ago after former superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE...
