NEWS
August heat dome had a big impact on Iowa temperatures and rainfall patterns
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the heat dome that settled over Iowa in August had an impact on both temperatures and the amount of rainfall. "The average temperature preliminarily is about 1.2 degrees above the 30 year climatology. So warmer than average...
Governor says there’s disturbing rise in kratom-related deaths in Iowa
State officials are warning Iowans not to buy a product called kratom that's being sold in some Iowa convenience stores and gas stations as well as shops that sell cigarettes or vapes. Leaves from a kratom plant are crushed to make an organic version and Governor Kim...
Grassley says EPA actions on ethanol recognize the importance of biofuels
The EPA has approved waivers for 29 small oil refineries, so they do not have to blend ethanol into gasoline -- the highest level since 2017. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig calls the decision "unfortunate and unjustified." Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he...
Warren County man dies in prison
A Warren County man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 1978 has died in prison. The Department of Corrections says 82-year-old Richard Steltzer died August 10th. Steltzer was convicted of first-degree kidnapping and second-degree sexual abuse...
Russell man charged after alleged threat against Fremont-Mills school board memebr
A south-central Iowa man was arrested Friday on a felony charge for allegedly threatening a Fremont-Mills School Board member before the August 19th board meeting. Deputies were able to determine the call came from 52-year-old Eric Ballanger of Russell. Authorities...
Ex-Madison County Treasurer accused of misconduct reaches plea deal
The former Madison County Treasurer accused of misconduct in office has reached a plea deal just before her trial, which was scheduled to start today. Amanda DeVos was charged with a string of felonies, including tampering with records, misconduct in office,...
Slow down, as harvest season in Iowa means farm equipment on rural roads
It's September 1st and as the days get shorter, Iowa's farmers will soon be headed into the fields and harvest time can be a particularly dangerous time on the state's rural roads. State Trooper Paul Gardner, headquartered in Fort Dodge, urges Iowa motorists to stay...
Iowa pheasant numbers down overall but many areas have plenty of birds
The DNR expert who runs the roadside pheasant survey says numbers are down, but he still sees a good season ahead. Wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the overall number of birds dropped 17% from last year. "But in many of the regions the the stats said there...
Rob Sand proposes expansion of statewide voluntary preschool program
The State of Iowa currently provides funding for half a day of preschool for four year olds. Rob Sand, the Democrat running for governor, says the statewide voluntary preschool program should expand to a full day, for both three- and four-year-olds. "For every dollar...
National Taxpayers Union calls for neutral analysis of data centers
Data centers have become a flash point around the state, with some Iowa counties enacting moratoriums. Both candidates for governor have proposed tax changes for data centers. National Taxpayers Union President Pete Sepp said data centers will power America's economy...
Tree dropping leaves already? Iowa forester says it’ll likely be okay
Some Iowa homeowners may notice the leaves on certain trees are turning yellow or brown and dropping earlier than usual this season. According to the Iowa DNR, they could have a fungus called anthracnose, which thrives in wet conditions, like what we've had this...
New UI Center for Intellectual Freedom oversight panel meets tomorrow
A newly formed executive committee will meet tomorrow to discuss hiring a permanent director for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds said it's taken a while to get the center operating as envisioned because there aren't...
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