The partial federal government shutdown is impacting Iowans from farmers to college researchers. While Farm Service Agency offices were initially open during the shutdown, they're now closed in every Iowa county, cutting off some farmers from programs and payments. North-central Iowa farmer Brent … [Read more...]
Le Mars Gehlen band to perform at Alamo Bowl
The Iowa State University football team won't be the only group from Iowa to take the field at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, Friday night. The marching band from Gehlen Catholic School in Le Mars will be performing during halftime. Lisa Niebuhr, the school's development director, says the … [Read more...]
Owners have mixed views on farmland values in the next year
Iowa farmland values have dropped four of the last five years in the Iowa State University survey -- but some farmland owners are still optimistic that will change in the new year. Iowa State University economist Wendong Zhang conducts the annual survey. He says one third of those in the survey … [Read more...]
ISU professor says there are implications for early prison releases
A sociology professor at Iowa State University is raising concerns about a criminal justice reform bill approved in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. Matt DeLisi says while it's "probably a good thing" to try and reduce the prison population, lawmakers should understand many people who are released are … [Read more...]
Fall grads putting on caps and gowns this weekend at ISU, UNI, U-I
Thousands of Iowans will receive college degrees this weekend, with the biggest fall commencement ceremonies taking place in Iowa City and Ames. A few of those students, including Alejandro Martinez, will become the first in their family to graduate from college. Martinez, who's from Tama, says his … [Read more...]
ISU survey shows several factors led to small drop in farmland values
The new Iowa State University Land Value Survey released today shows a small drop in land values. Iowa State University economist Wendong Zhang says values dropped just under one percent (.08). He says that puts the average value of an acre of land in the state at to $7,264. That's $62 an acre less … [Read more...]
Research confirms it. Not enough sleep makes you angry
Do you get grouchy when you don't get enough sleep? An Iowa State University study finds losing a few hours of sleep makes you angrier, especially in frustrating situations. ISU psychology professor Zlatan Krizan had test subjects maintain or reduce their sleep patterns, then come to the lab to … [Read more...]
Iowa, ISU, UNI presidents outline spending priorities for governor
The leaders of Iowa's three public universities made their budget pitches to Governor Kim Reynolds today. "I'm aware, very aware, that I must sound like a broken record as I'm consistently commenting on the need to increase resources to the university," University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld … [Read more...]
ISU police department responds to safety concerns after stabbing death of student
The leader of the Iowa State University Police Department says they got a lot of calls from parents with safety concerns following the stabbing death of a student at a golf course right near campus. Chief Michael Newton gave a report to the Board of Regents during their meeting last week on the … [Read more...]
45 women to serve in 2019 Iowa legislature, an all-time record
The Iowa State University Center for Women and Politics says a record number of women will be serving in the Iowa Legislature next year as a result of the 2018 election. There will still be more than twice as many men in the legislature, but 45 women will serve in the Iowa House and Senate when … [Read more...]