It may be the dead of winter, but a tree expert from Iowa State University says now could be the best time of the year for homeowners to prune their trees. Professor Jeff Iles , chair of the ISU Department of Horticulture, says February into March is perfect for trimming those wayward limbs. … [Read more...]
New federal income tax form is designed to help older Iowans
The Internal Revenue Service is offering a new income tax form specifically for senior citizens, which could become popular in Iowa, as we have a greater percentage of older residents than almost every other state. Norman Penix, a spokesman for the AARP Tax Aid Foundation, says the new 1040 SR … [Read more...]
Amazon confirms plan to build warehouse in Bondurant
Online retail giant Amazon is announcing plans to build its first product warehouse in Iowa. The company is referring to the estimated 16-million-dollar warehouse as a "fulfillment center" and it will be built in the Des Moines suburb of Bondurant. Amazon says when the center opens late this … [Read more...]
Iowa moves up in rank for emergency preparedness
A report that ranks the states on how prepared they are for emergencies now places Iowa in the highest tier of the best-prepared states, up from the middle tier in 2019. Rhea Farberman, the spokeswoman for Trust for America’s Health, says Iowa is doing very well in the ten main categories, … [Read more...]
American Cancer Institute advises you to educate yourself on risks
February is Cancer Prevention Month and a new survey finds Iowans still aren't getting the message about the biggest cancer risks. Doctor Nigel Brockton, vice president of research at the American Institute for Cancer Research, says the widespread lack of awareness in the state and nation is … [Read more...]
Hy-Vee going away from staying open 24 hours
Iowans who get a hankering for a midnight snack will soon have to head for a convenience store and not the nearest HyVee. Starting next Monday, the West Des Moines-based grocery chain will stop keeping its stores open around the clock. Hy-Vee spokeswoman Tina Potthoff says few customers do their … [Read more...]
Creighton survey shows improvements for Iowa economy
The latest economic report from Creighton University shows significant improvements in both the Iowa and Midwestern economies for the second month in a row. Creighton economist Ernie Goss and his team survey business leaders and supply managers every month in Iowa and eight other states. Goss … [Read more...]
French native living in Iowa releases first book
Five years after moving to central Iowa, a native of France is launching a publishing company and her first in a planned series of books. Corinne Zaragoza says it's a work of fantasy set in a world of dragons, magic, murder and mystery. "The series is 'The Adventures of Kaila' and there's going … [Read more...]
Animal group rates Iowa’s animal welfare laws second worst in nation
The Animal Legal Defense Fund places Iowa 49th in its latest report on the worst states in the nation for its animal welfare laws for the third straight year. Iowa ranks ahead of only Mississippi. Colin Grace, director of legal initiatives for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says a bill … [Read more...]
U-I students to hold mock presidential caucus
A few days before the real thing, a student-run initiative at the University of Iowa is holding a campus-wide mock presidential caucus on Friday night. Kevin Drahos, external affairs manager for the event called "Hawk The Vote," says they'll start around 7 p.m. with a presentation on how the … [Read more...]