A small southeast Iowa college now boasts the largest solar array in Iowa, which is also billed as being the most technologically advanced solar power plant in the world. John Hagelin, president of Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, says the five-acre, 1.1 megawatt array is run by an … [Read more...]
Atheist holiday banner hanging for first time in Iowa State Capitol
For what's believed to be the first time in history, an atheist holiday banner is being unfurled at the Iowa State Capitol today for a display running through the end of December. Justin Scott, the state director of American Atheists, says the goal of placing the banner in a prominent location at … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley doesn’t expect any issues in confirming new Attorney General
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley expects a swift confirmation process for President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General. Grassley calls William Barr a "talented, well-respected lawyer" who has served in that post before -- from 1991 to '93 under President George H.W. Bush. "I think he had an … [Read more...]
Several school districts voting on bond issues today
Voters in several Iowa communities head to the polls today to decide on spending millions on school improvements. The largest is a $62 million bond issue for a new high school and athletic complex in Sergeant Bluff-Luton. Bettendorf voters will decide on a $30 million bond to renovate classrooms, … [Read more...]
Second Des Moines teen involved in chase and crash of stolen car dies
A second Des Moines teenager has died following a high-speed police chase and crash earlier this week. The incident started Monday night in Des Moines with a report of a stolen car. Police then got reports of shots fired from a moving car that matched the description. Officers tried to intercept … [Read more...]
U-I report finds telemedicine saves money, helps draw doctors
A University of Iowa study finds rural hospitals that use telemedicine in their emergency rooms save money and find it easier to recruit new physicians. The study's author is Marcia Ward, a professor of health management and policy in the U-I College of Public Health. Ward says telemedicine … [Read more...]
Study ranks Iowa driving costs among lowest in the country
Iowa again ranks among the best states in the country for motorists, according to a report from a personal finance website. Adrian Garcia, a data analyst for Bankrate.com, says they compared things like annual insurance premiums, road conditions and commute times in all 50 states. "Bankrate looked … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley reflects on the life of President George H.W. Bush
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife, Barbara, will join mourners from across the world at the National Cathedral this morning for the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Grassley praises Bush's military service during World War Two, his work as a diplomat in China, his leadership … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley calls China’s vow on Fentanyl overdue
Trade troubles with China have caused financial strain on many industries in the U.S., including agriculture, but Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is praising a new gesture by that nation involving Fentanyl. Chinese officials vow to tighten controls on the production and export of that highly-potent … [Read more...]
Creighton survey shows economy moving toward slowdown
A survey of business managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states finds two-thirds of those questioned say international trade tariffs are hurting their bottom lines. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says despite strong manufacturing job gains, the Business Conditions Index fell … [Read more...]