State News

The Iowa Natural Resources Commission approved construction projects in Franklin, Cerro Gordo, and Poweshiek County at their recent meeting. Travis Baker of the DNR says one of the projects is replacing the lagoon wastewater treatment […]

There’s a change this year in how you register you snowmobile before running the trails in Iowa. The Iowa DNR ‘s Jessica Flatt says it simplifies the process. “Residents of Iowa are no longer required […]

The search for lead water pipes in the state is near the end and some communities are already notifying residents of what they’ve found. Sioux City Utilities Director Brad Peutz says it’s part of a […]

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Robert F. Kennedy Junior could help to answer many questions that haven’t been raised before, if he’s confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. […]

Supporters and opponents of the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids have a chance this week to share their views with state regulators. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is taking public comment on […]

After a fine fall weekend, forecasters say we’re in for a much colder week ahead with the chance for snow in parts of Iowa midweek. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the National Weather Service, says a […]

It’s been a tough couple of years for Iowa’s tree canopy, between terrible tornadoes, derechos, and killer insects like the emerald ash borer wiping out tens of thousands of trees. Chip Murrow, an urban forestry […]

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she is excited to win another term and return to Washington knowing the Republicans retain control of the House. “I came into Congress under total Democrat control, and I am […]

The state unemployment rate moved up one-tenth of a point in October to three percent. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there’s been minimal movement the last several months and says that probably is […]

State regulators in North Dakota approved a pipeline route permit today (Friday) for the Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon capture pipeline. The route approved by the North Dakota Public Service Commission is part of a […]