The state website tracking deaths during the pandemic shows more than a quarter of the Iowans who've died after testing positive for Covid died in the month of November. Governor Kim Reynolds said the record number of deaths last month is connected to the high numbers of Iowans who've recently … [Read more...]
Hart to seek another recount in second district race
Democrat Rita Hart will ask the U.S. House of Representatives to intervene and set the rules for another recount in Iowa's second congressional district. The results state officials certified Monday after a district-wide recount show Hart finished six votes behind Republican Mariannette … [Read more...]
DNR updating list of impaired Iowa bodies of water
A draft list from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources indicates 750 segments of lakes, rivers and streams in Iowa are impaired due to pollution and are not suitable for at least one of its intended uses, like swimming or as a source of drinking water. Ken Krier, a DNR environmental … [Read more...]
November temps five degrees above normal in Iowa
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says preliminary data shows a statewide average of two inches of precipitation fell in Iowa last month. While that's exactly what's average for November, Glisan says precipitation amounts were far below average in northwest Iowa. "We saw precipitation departures … [Read more...]
New CEO for Kum & Go convenience stores on January 1, 2021
The CEO of the Iowa-based parent company that operates about 400 Kum & Go stores is retiring as CEO of the Kum & Go chain. Kyle Krause, who is 57 years old, will turn the convenience store business over to his son, Tanner, on January 1. Kyle Krause posted a video on Twitter to make the … [Read more...]
Reynolds says congress should ‘step up’ and provide more pandemic relief
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds is joining other governors in calling on congress to approve more pandemic relief. "It's time for congress to come together and get a relief package passed and get some relief to our small businesses and Iowa families who are suffering," Reynolds said this morning … [Read more...]
Reynolds appoints Osage utility GM to Iowa Utilities Board
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a former Republican legislator who's been managing a northern Iowa utility system to serve on the Iowa Utilities Board. Josh Byrnes of Osage served six years in the Iowa House. He's been General Manager of Osage Municipal Utilities since February of 2016. His … [Read more...]
Opening round of negotiations over next union contract
The union representing the largest percentage of state government workers is requesting a three percent, across-the-board raise for employees. Negotiations have begun on the next two-year union contract. Danny Homan, president of AFSCME Council 61, says many state employees have been critical … [Read more...]
14 Iowa counties had above 80% voter turnout
The State Board of Canvass has officially certified Iowa's record-breaking election results. More than 1.7 million Iowans voted. That's nearly 76% of all registered voters. A million Iowans cast absentee ballots. That's nearly 59% of all the ballots cast in Iowa. Fourteen of Iowa's counties had … [Read more...]
Agency website shows Clarinda prison staffer died ‘with Covid’
The Iowa Department of Corrections website shows a second prison staffers has died "with Covid." November 28 is the date listed for the death of a staffer who worked at the Clarinda Correctional Facility and contracted Covid. State prison officials have issued news released to announce the recent … [Read more...]