Month: March 2024

For the earliest date on record, the ice has been declared officially out on Clear Lake. Clear Lake Water Department Superintendent Adam Theiss made the “ice out” declaration on Sunday. It marks the earliest “ice […]

Iowa’s been on a weather rollercoaster lately, with record high temperatures in the 70s along with subzero wind chills and snow. While the forecast calls for more above-normal temps this week, most Iowans should keep […]

Iowa district court judges are paid less than judges in every state that touches Iowa. While the Iowa Supreme Court’s chief justice has recommended a 6,2% salary hike for Iowa judges, that still won’t bring […]

The Board of Regents heard the first presentation this week of proposed room and board rate increases at the three state schools. University of Iowa vice president for student life, Von Stange says increasing staff […]

The scoreboards and video systems at Iowa State University’s major sports venues are going to get an update. ISU’s Heather Davis presented the proposal the Board of Regents approved at their recent meeting. “This project […]

A bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would require state inspectors to conduct twice-a-year training sessions for Iowa nursing home staff to review the most common citations issued against nursing homes. The bill also changes […]

Today marks the start of one of the most troublesome months of the year for people with a gambling addiction. Katie Bee is problem gambling services project director at the Iowa Department of Health and […]

The calendar says spring arrives March 19th, but meteorological winter actually ended yesterday, making this the first day of meteorological spring. State climatologist Justin Glisan says it was cold and snowy, sure, but it really […]