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Referred pipeline law puts Summit Carbon Solutions' permit quest in limbo
An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. After Summit Carbon Solutions gained approval from the Iowa Utilities Board in...
Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Fri. Jul. 26, 2024
When I was growing up, I always wanted to visit Washington, D.C. – maybe even work there some day. The capital of our country, its majestic buildings, the history…pretty impressive. I finally made it there during my first semester of college. I joined a student group in part...
See Iowans Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Claire Pellett and Jack Brahms Crowned Queen and King of the 2024 Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) The Crowning of the King and Queen capped off Day One of the activities at the 75th Annual Cass County Fair on Thursday evening. Claire Pellett, a member of the Pymosa 4H club, was crowned Queen and will represent Cass County at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Jack Brahms, a Union Leaders 4H Club member, is the 2024 Cass County Fair King.
The Late Bob Bebensee Honored at 2024 Cass County Fair Horse Show
(Atlantic) The late Bob Bebensee was honored before the Cass County Horse Show started on Thursday afternoon. Bob, known as “Cowboy Bob,” passed away last summer. His family is donating a memorial bench in his honor, service, and love of the Cass County Fair. Bob’s wife, Dee, and family were on hand to unveil the bench, and Dee was the first to take a seat.
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