by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 25, 2017 | News, Politics & Government
State taxpayer support of the 107 airports in Iowa will be reduced by nearly 40 percent in the next budgeting year under the plan Republican legislators crafted. The eight airports that offer commercial passenger flights will get about $600,000 less. Representative...
by Matt Kelley | Dec 28, 2016 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
At least six people have died in traffic crashes in Iowa since the start of the Christmas to New Year’s holiday period. That has increased the total number of roadway fatalities in Iowa this year to 397. Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Nate Ludwig says it’s the...
by O. Kay Henderson | Oct 31, 2016 | News, Politics & Government
Three stretches of what could be considered “roads less traveled” in Iowa are now part of a state program that promotes tourism. Iowa DOT director Paul Trombino says newly-designated “byways” will take travelers to cultural sites and scenic...
by Matt Kelley | Jul 12, 2016 | Human Interest, News, Recreation / Entertainment
A popular new game played on smart phones may be endangering the lives of some Iowa drivers and pedestrians. Pokemon Go uses “augmented reality,” where you switch on your phone’s camera, look at your screen and see virtual creatures you’re...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jun 4, 2016 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
It won’t officially be summer for a few weeks yet, but many Iowans are already taking their summer road trips — and some of them will be riding on underinflated tires. Anne Forristall-Lake, president of the Rubber Manufacturers Association, says only...