Members of Iowa agriculture sector are finding hope in the tentative trade deal announced between the United States and China. President Donald Trump says China has agreed to buy between 40 and 50 billion dollars in U.S. agriculture products, if the deal goes through. Iowa State University … [Read more...]
Bobblehead honors Carson King’s fundraising effort
The man who raised more than three million dollars in donations for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital with a single sign is being honored with his own bobblehead. The founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, Phil Sklar, has released the Carson King … [Read more...]
Experts predict a 1.4% increase in state tax revenue
The governor's budget director is urging caution as state tax revenue growth is expected to be much lower this budget year than in the previous one. Iowa Department of Management director Dave Roederer says he doesn't think a recession is near, but he has concerns. "While everything looks pretty … [Read more...]
Man wanted in fatal Fort Dodge shooting arrested in Georgia
The Fort Dodge man wanted in connection with a fatal weekend shooting during a suspected drug deal has been apprehended in the Deep South. The Lowndes County Georgia Sheriff's Office said they arrested 19-year-old Damion Chavez on Sunday morning. A deputy saw a vehicle believed to be transporting … [Read more...]
Sioux City to drop ban on pit bulls
The City Council in Sioux City is expected to vote to repeal the nearly decade old ban on pit bulls at its meeting this afternoon. Mayor Bob Scott says the vote will take place to comply with federal regulations under the Americans with Disability's and Fair Housing Regulations for individuals … [Read more...]
Waterloo teacher quits after online comment involving activist Greta Thunberg
The northeast Iowa teacher who made a threatening comment online about climate change activist Greta Thunberg has quit his job. Matt Baish, a science teacher at Waterloo West High School, posted just five words on his Facebook page on October 3rd, "Don't have my sniper rifle." Baish was … [Read more...]
Future Ready Iowa summits continue effort to build state’s workforce
Around 20 Iowa communities are hosting local employers and state leaders this fall for what are known as Future Ready Iowa summits. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says it's an ideal opportunity to discuss Governor Kim Reynolds’ goal of continuing to build a skilled workforce in … [Read more...]
King says Ernst is the vulnerable 2020 candidate, not him
Republican Congressman Steve King is suggesting his run for a 10th tern in the U.S. House is in better shape than Republican Senator Joni Ernst's bid for a second term in the U.S. Senate. "I'm not the one that's vulnerable here any longer," King said. "Joni Ernst is the one we need to stand … [Read more...]
New Mississippi River bridge at I-74 is on track despite rumors
Construction of the new Interstate 74 bridge over the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities was making good progress this year until repeated flooding caused multiple delays. Project manager Danielle Alvarez says they are making good progress, as the four starting points for the huge arches are … [Read more...]
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is recognized as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month", and Cathy Van Maanen with the Le Mars officer of the Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence says statistics show one in every three to four women will experience some type of domestic violence in her lifetime. "And … [Read more...]