The man who oversees Iowa Gambling Treatment program says March is National Problem Gambling Month -- but the message has quickly changed as the coronavirus hit Iowa. The state-licensed casinos shut down to prevent the spread of the virus -- but Eric Preuss says that didn't shut off all avenues … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Fineknauer wants governor to issue ‘stay at home’ order
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer thinks Governor Reynolds isn't going far enough in restricting the movement of Iowans to address the coronavirus outbreak. The Democrat from Dubuque has sent a letter to the governor, asking her to issue a statewide stay at home order. "Honestly we are past the point … [Read more...]
Iowa Utilities Board approves increase in oil flow in Dakota Access pipeline
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved a request from Dakota Access to up the amount of oil pumped through the Bakken pipeline. The order allows the pipeline company to increase the flow of oil from the current limit of 550,000 barrels each day to up to 1.1 million barrels. There were objections … [Read more...]
Two more coronavirus deaths reported in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports two more people in the state have died from coronavirus. The two latest deaths are a person in Allamakee County between 61 and 80 and another in Poweshiek County who was 81 or older. That's now 3 deaths in the state from covid-19 State health … [Read more...]
Supreme Court upholds legal costs for Wapello County swine operations in lawsuits
The Iowa Supreme Court says two people who filed, then dropped lawsuits against the owners of animal confinement operations have to pay the company's legal costs. Michael Merrill of Batavia and Karen Jo Frescoln of Libertyville, were part of a group of 70 people who filed nuisance lawsuits … [Read more...]
Cedar Rapids lip balm business an example of adapting fast to outbreak (video)
The coronavirus outbreak has had an impact on everyone's lives and for many business owners, it has forced them to learn to react and change quickly. Steve Shriver of Cedar Rapids owns the "Eco Lips" lip balm company but decided to partner with the Cedar Ridge Distillery to make sanitizer after … [Read more...]
Finkenauer and King expect massive relief bill to pass House
Iowa Congressman Steve King, a Republican from Kiron, says he is not sure yet if the U.S. House will vote via telephone on the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill that has passed the Senate. He says they have been discussing the issue frequently. King says they've been having as many as two … [Read more...]
Iowa National Guard trucks medical supplies across the state
Iowa National Guard soldiers are continuing deliveries across the state of medical personal protective equipment and other supplies needed during the coronavirus outbreak. Guard spokesperson, Colonel Michael Wunn, says the group dropped off supplies in ten counties Tuesday and were headed to 21 … [Read more...]
Iowa communities win grants from Paint Iowa Beautiful
Residents of more than 100 Iowa communities will get out the paintbrushes and rollers once the weather warms up after being awarded grants in the "Paint Iowa Beautiful" program. Keep Iowa Beautiful associate director, Bill Jackson, says they partner every year with Diamond Vogel Paints to give … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley not happy as Democrats hold up recovery package
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he is frustrated that democrats continue to block the latest coronavirus recovery package. "My Democratic colleagues in the Senate have now twice voted to prevent consideration of this bill. Their counterparts in the House seem equally intent on delaying this … [Read more...]