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Iowa's regional airport project on hold as airport officials haven't purchased land needed
PELLA, Iowa — A massive project to build a new regional airport in Iowa is now on hold. The plan to build the airport between Pella and Oskaloosa has been in the works for more than a decade. Airport board officials voted to pause the project because they hadn't...
How Can Iowa’s Agriculture Adapt To Climate Threats?
Climate change is having a profound effect on agriculture. Farmers over the past decade have faced intensifying drought and heat stress on crops, leading many to wonder, what will agriculture look like 50 years from now?. In May, at SciFri Live at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, Ira Flatow...
Local small business hit hard by child labor law fines
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Small businesses across Iowa have seen fines up to $180, 000 from the U.S. Dept. of Labor due to the enforcement of youth labor laws, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds. One small business owner believes his business has been targeted because of the dispute between...
Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Discusses Pipeline Project
(NAFB) A huge portion of a carbon pipeline project takes a step forward. Its service will provide a public convenience and necessity, according to the 507-page decision from the Iowa Utilities Board granting process approval for Summit Carbon Solutions. CEO Lee Blank says there is plenty of work still ahead.
Eastern Iowans share why they love the USA
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Even though there was a little bit of rain throughout the afternoon, it wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of festivalgoers in Eastern Iowa. With Independence Day celebrations all across the state, many Iowans are using these festivals as an opportunity to reflect on what makes the holiday special for them.
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