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Iowa Senate’s GOP leader proposes two pipeline related bills
1 hours ago
Senate Republican Leader Mike Klimesh is proposing a bill to let Summit Carbon redraw its proposed pipeline route to avoid land owned by people who will not sign voluntary easements. He’s introducing another bill that would tax the liquid carbon flowing through the pipeline, too. “I’d like to get this done as soon as possible. […]
Read MoreForecast calls for more snow, extreme cold for Iowa
3 hours ago
Much of Iowa’s northern half may see flurries fly this afternoon and tonight, though forecasters say the most accumulation will be in the northeast. Meteorologist Jim Lee, at the National Weather Service, says 14 counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM until 3 AM tomorrow. “Quite a bit of the state may […]
Read MoreSurvey: Iowa’s direct care workers saw pay rise $2.62 over 15 years
5 hours ago
A study finds one of Iowa’s largest and most in-demand workforces has seen a meager increase in its average pay over the past decade and a half. Di Findley, executive director of Iowa CareGivers, says direct care workers perform duties that are essential and critical in nature, but their take-home pay continues to be paltry. […]
Read MoreIowa’s governor says it’s too early to predict property tax debate outcome
7 hours ago
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are planning to release their plan for changing Iowa’s residential property tax system this week. “I think it’s very positive that we’re getting bills out early,” Grassley said during an appearance on “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS. Senate Republicans and Governor Kim Reynolds released their plans last week. […]
Read MoreIowa Attorney General wants stronger penalty for threats against judges
20 hours ago
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she wants to see the Legislature increase the penalties for threats against judges and their loved ones. “We have language I’m suggesting to the legislature that would make threatening a judge or their family member a ten-year felony. I want to treat it very seriously because we don’t want […]
Read MoreNew Iowa vet clinics aim to make pet ownership more affordable
22 hours ago
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is opening two low-cost vet clinics in central Iowa. The clinics are called ARL Afford-a-Care and are located in the central and southern parts of Des Moines. They offer services like spaying and neutering and also can perform surgeries and other operations, but don’t offer emergency services. ARL CEO […]
Read MoreIowa community colleges make pitch for four-year degrees
1 days ago
Iowa community college leaders say with additional state funding they could offer some four-year degrees and it would likely increase the number of Iowans who earn a bachelor’s degree without impacting the existing four-year institutions in Iowa. “We know from national studies that of the students who when they start college say they plan to […]
Read MoreIndustry exec says delayed tax credit rules endanger Iowa biodiesel plants
1 days ago
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and haven’t restarted, according to Shaw. “I’m told that a typical plant, just because of ongoing overhead costs, spends about $800,000 per month even when you’re not running and not buying feedstocks. They […]
Read MoreIowa DNR finds ospreys, peregrine falcon populations thriving
1 days ago
The Iowa DNR says their surveys show ospreys, and peregrine falcons are doing well. The birds were almost wiped out in North America in the Mid-20th Century from pesticide use. DNR wildlife research specialist Riggs Wilson says the migratory raptors were re-introduced to the state starting in the late 1980’s and 90’s. “That allowed us […]
Read MoreProposed battery storage facility in northern Iowa in limbo
1 days ago
Alliant Energy’s proposed battery storage project at a northern Iowa wind farm is in limbo. In November, the Kossuth County’s Board of Adjustment denied Alliant Energy’s permit for a battery storage facility at the Golden Plains Wind Farm. Alliant then proposed a joint agreement between the energy company and Kossuth County as a way to […]
Read MoreIowa’s dangerous wind chills may reach 30-below
1 days ago
A Cold Weather Advisory is posted for most of the state through noon today, as National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Lee says strong winds and bitter cold are making for a hazardous combination. “We still have gusts out there this morning in the 25-to-30-mile an hour range in most areas,” Lee says, “and with temperatures […]
Read MoreIowans with a weather phobia might benefit from free webinar
1 days ago
It’s not just kids who are afraid of thunderstorms, but many adults are petrified of various weather phenomena, which is why National Weather Service offices across Iowa are offering a Storm Anxiety Webinar and Q-and-A session this week. Meteorologist Rebekka Copple is hosting the free online event. “When I was young, I was always terrified […]
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