State News

Two economists warn the escalation of trade tensions with Mexico will “speed up” the arrival of a recession. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the tariffs increase the likelihood of a slowdown in […]

Backers of ethanol in Iowa are praising the announcement today  that the E-15 blend of gasoline will be allowed to be sold year round. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler told Radio Iowa […]

Only one day last week was suitable for Iowa farmers to work in their fields and this week may end up being a complete bust due to continued rain. Angie Rieck Hinz, an Iowa State […]

The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a district court ruling that state regulators properly granted use of eminent domain for the Dakota Access pipeline. Several landowners and an environmental group sued saying the Bakken oil […]

Iowa’s two U.S. Senators, both Republicans, are urging President Trump to reconsider his threat of new tariffs on Mexico. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst say they both agree something must be done to stop […]

The Iowa Department of Human Services reports a baby boy born has been turned over under the state’s safe haven law. DHS says the baby was born on May 17th at an Iowa hospital and […]

The state’s registry of smoke-free rental properties is undating its features to appeal to more users. Emily Vogt, who helps coordinate the Smoke Free Homes Registry for the Iowa Department of Public Health, says the […]

Temporary barriers in a southwest Iowa community that have been keeping floodwater at bay have been extended. An earthen berm was built along the western side of Hamburg after March flooding swamped the city and […]

A woman who many consider to be a presidential candidate of the future will be the keynote speaker at Senator Joni Ernst’s fundraiser next month. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was the U.S. Ambassador […]

One person was injured when a tornado moved through Poweshiek County in southeast Iowa last night. The National Weather Service says a tornado was spotted near Barnes City and Deep River shortly after 7 p.m. […]