Researchers at Iowa State University's Bio-Century Research Farm just west of Ames now have a $5.3...
Iowa telecoms to use $53 million in federal money for broadband expansion
Governor Terry Branstad invited executives from four telecommunications companies to his weekly...
ISU test tells if you are too dependent on your smartphone
Researchers at Iowa State University have developed a test to help people determine if they're...
Robot allows remote tours of Davenport’s Figge Art Museum
People who have never before been able to tour the Figge Art Museum in Davenport can now do so...
America’s obsession with smart phones leads to new ‘epidemic’
There's a new term associated with our culture's growing obsession with smart phones: FOMO or Fear...
State Board of Education approves new science standards
The State Board of Education unanimously adopted new state standards Thursday for what Iowa school...
AARP warns users about risks with free wireless sites
Iowans are being warned against using free public wireless networks at airports, hotels and coffee...
Expert talks about roll out of Windows 10
Hundreds of thousands of computer users in Iowa will see pop-ups on their screens soon, as...
Sheriff invites residents making EBay, Craig’s List deals with strangers to use his office
Officials in a northwest Iowa county have designated a "safe zone" for people who want to complete...
Two dozen self-serve kiosks set up around Iowa for driver’s license renewal
The Iowa DOT has spent nearly $1.5 million installing 24 computer kiosks in libraries and 24-hour...
Legislators pass bill to boost broadband, cell towers
Action at the statehouse might speed up broadband service and speed the placement of new cell...
Forcing elected officials to post ‘direct contact’ info online
A bill that would force most elected officials in Iowa to post a phone number or an email address...
House backs statewide standards for cell phone tower siting decisions
The Iowa House has endorsed "uniform state rules" to govern how local governments manage...
Broadband bill gets scrutiny from senators
Key senators are asking questions about a bill that supporters say will help expand broadband...
Iowa House passes broadband bill on 89-5 vote
The Iowa House has passed a bill that would set up a state-run grant program to expand broadband...
Another Iowa county adds Smart911 system
That state's largest county is the second to offer an enhanced emergency calling option to...
Iowa lawmakers consider regulating ride-sharing services Uber, Lyft
A bill to regulate internet-based ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft is under consideration...
Two senators wouldn’t meet contact information guidelines of House bill
The Iowa House has passed a bill that would force many elected officials in Iowa to post a phone...
Greene County among school districts adding student WiFi to buses
Several of Iowa's rural school districts are investing in WiFi school buses for students who are...
Governor Branstad, in past 50 months, has sent two ‘pocket reply’ emails
Governor Terry Branstad cast himself as a techno-savvy politician in 2010 with a campaign ad that...
Speed limit hike tabled, but cell phone restrictions may advance
A bill that would have raised the speed limit on Iowa's interstates has hit a dead end in the Iowa...
Iowa Biotechnology Association to hold forum in April
The Iowa Biotechnology Association is preparing for its forum in April. Association executive...
Bill would let online academies continue in Iowa
A bill that would allow Iowa's two online schools to stay in business has cleared an initial...
Grinnell College and University of Iowa collaborate on digital technology project
Grinnell College and the University of Iowa have won a $1.6 million grant from the Andrew W....
Banning cell phone use while driving under consideration at statehouse
It would be illegal to use a hand-held cellphone while driving if a bill proposed by the...
President Obama praises Cedar Falls – Iowa’s first ‘gigabit city’ (AUDIO)
Cedar Falls hosted a visit from President Barack Obama Wednesday. He praised the community's...
Branstad stresses ‘Together We Can’ theme with legislators (AUDIO)
Governor Terry Branstad is presenting what he calls a "plan of action" to lawmakers today....
Key senator says federal action eases Iowa broadband debate
Governor Branstad has said he'll push again in 2015 for legislation that would somehow speed up...
Other states seeking digital driver’s license, too
Iowa may become the first state to offer digital driver's licenses, but other states may not be...
U-I proposes creation of STEM Academy on Iowa City campus
The University of Iowa's president wants to create a new academy for high school students who can...