State News

Iowa has one of the nation’s oldest populations by percentage and it means the state’s graying residents need to be especially cautious with their money, particularly in this digital age. Ron Long, director of elder […]

A long-time member of the Iowa House is resigning to become a member of the Story County Board of Supervisors. Democrat Lisa Heddens of Ames was appointed last night to fill an opening on the […]

One of the nation’s leading pollsters says data from the latest “Iowa Poll” indicates Joe Biden may have an “enthusiasm deficit” compared to other candidates leading the pack at this point in the race. “Underneath […]

The administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says the rule-making process to allow legalized sports betting in the state is moving along on schedule. Administrator Brian Ohorilko gave an update on the process […]

Iowa’s two major political parties have held big events this week and raised a lot of money. About 1500 Iowa Democrats gathered Sunday afternoon in Cedar Rapids to hear 19 presidential candidates. “This field demonstrates […]

Fuel prices in Iowa heading into the summer driving season dropped six cents per gallon this past week. According to AAA-Iowa, the average price for a gallon of gas in the state was $2.60 on […]

A section of interstate in southwest Iowa that was reopened after flooding in March and then closed again in May is now back open. DOT planner Scott Suhr says traffic started moving Wednesday afternoon on […]

Representatives from Kosovo are in central Iowa this week to promote a new program offering tax breaks and free land to Iowa businesses to build operations in that southeastern European country. Hollie Zajicek, economic development […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking to fill temporary positions in Council Bluffs, Sioux City and the Des Moines suburb of Windsor Heights. Spokesperson DeAnna Frazier says there are a variety jobs available.  […]

A new museum documenting the roots of rock-and-roll music in Iowa opens today in Arnolds Park near Lake Okoboji. The non-profit Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Music Association was established in the 1990s to honor Iowa […]