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Congresswoman Hinson liked Trump’s call for unity in acceptance speech
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says former President Donald Trump set the proper tone in calling for unity in his acceptance of the party’s nomination last night. “I do you think everybody needs to be mindful of what you’re saying and how you’re saying it there’s...
Seven additional counties approved for FEMA Public Assistance under the April Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the approval of Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, and Union Counties for FEMA Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and tornadoes that occurred April 26-27, 2024, and continuing.
DNR Studying Ways to Increase Deer Population in Southwest Iowa
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources hosted several public meetings on the importance of managing the deer herd. John Lorenzen from the DNR Office in Lewis says some areas of the state, including southwest Iowa, currently show a significant drop in the deer herd needed to satisfy deer hunters.
Award-Winning Gardening Programs Provide Timely Resources for Growers
Ames, IA – When gardeners have questions – they can get answers – thanks to two popular gardening resources offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Public Radio. “Garden Variety” is the name of a Public Radio podcast based on the Horticulture Day program...
'Twisters' comes out this week, but the 1996 original has plenty of Iowa ties
AMES, Iowa — While the anticipated film "Twister" arrives in theaters this week, did you know both films boast Iowa ties?. "Twister," which was the second-highest grossing film of 1996, filmed scenes in Eldora, Iowa. Despite the fictional setting for the film taking place in Oklahoma, the actual movie set involved a staging area and farmhouse located in the Eldora area.
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk. State […] The post Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025 appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa crop outlook far different than 1 year ago
BONDURANT, Iowa — For the most part, corn and soybeans are looking good in central Iowa. Rains have been good, in some places too good, where crops had to be replanted due to crops being washed out. “We are really in a good place at this point right. We’re...
New Mental Health Service for DMPS, Iowa Students Announced
About DMPS Schools News & Information Departments Academics School Board. Edmunds Elementary School was the launch site for a new mental health initiative to provide students in Des Moines and across Iowa greater access to quality care. Dr. Travis Gayles, chief health officer of Hazel Health, was joined by Katie...
Families of Iowa soldiers ready for Homecoming Day
IOWA — Iowa families are less than 24 hours away from being back in the arms of their loved ones. One hundred-fifty soldiers from the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company waved goodbye last September. The unit will return home Friday after nearly a year in the Middle East. “Super, super excited. We have a young daughter. […]
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