Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is counting on her detail-oriented campaign staff and volunteers to carry her across the Caucus-Night finish line. Warren flew back to Iowa this past weekend during a break in the Senate's impeachment trial for campaign stops in eastern Iowa. During those … [Read more...]
Iowans attend USMCA signing at the White House
Both of Iowa's U.S. Senators, Iowa's secretary of agricultre and the first woman to serve as speaker of the Iowa House attended today's ceremonial signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. State Representative Linda Upmeyer, a Republican from Clear Lake, said it was important to modernize and … [Read more...]
Ethanol backer says court decision on waivers is a victory
A federal court decision last week may reduce the number of small refinery waivers the Environmental Protection Agency issues for blending ethanol. The 10th circuit court of appeals found the agency over-stepped its reach in the case of three refineries. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian … [Read more...]
American Lung Association gives Iowa low grade for tobacco prevention
Iowa is getting a failing report card for its efforts to reduce the use of tobacco products, according to the American Lung Association's 18th annual State of Tobacco Control report. Beth Turner, manager of health promotions for the American Lung Association in Iowa, says Iowa got F-grades in … [Read more...]
All Waterloo schools closed after social media threat
Classes are canceled district-wide in Waterloo today over safety concerns after someone made a threat on social media Tuesday night, threatening to blow up four school buildings. The threat posted to Facebook, targeted East and West High Schools, George Washington Carver Academy and Central … [Read more...]
Medicaid management CEO promises state they will do better
The CEO of a Medicaid management company the state of Iowa is penalizing for payment issues says he is “committed to doing better.” The state announced earlier this month that it’s withholding $44 million from Iowa Total Care because it didn’t pay thousands of claims from health care providers. … [Read more...]
Department of Revenue now taking Iowa tax returns
The Iowa Department of Revenue began accepting state tax returns Monday. John Fuller, public information officer for the state tax agency, says they aren't usually swamped with returns at this stage, unless someone is expecting a big refund. "We probably don't get a lot early in the process," … [Read more...]
Governor appoints eastern Iowa lawyer to Supreme Court
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a Cedar Rapids lawyer to an opening on the Iowa Supreme Court. Reynolds introduced Dana Oxley late Tuesday afternoon at an event in the governor's formal office. "She is an incredible, inspiring story," Reynolds said. "She's smart. She's articulate. She's … [Read more...]
FBI warns of telephone scam using their numbers and names
The FBI is warning of a phone scam that's continues to persist in Iowa. Special Agent Kristi Johnson in the Omaha Field Office says the scam involves the spoofing of calls. A spoofing call is basically whan a call comes in and it looks like it comes in from a particular number -- and it's really … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley to attend signing of USMCA deal
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is scheduled to attend President Trump’s signing ceremony at the White House Wednesday for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Grassley, a Republican, says the updated trade deal opens new markets for made-in-America products. "Canada is going to accept our … [Read more...]