Fort Madison
LATEST NEWS
Push For Hands-Free Driving Law Expands In Iowa
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is renewing its push for a hands-free driving law. They cite strong public support and recent survey results show widespread concern about distracted driving. Despite over 85 percent of Iowans backing the legislation and ongoing efforts since 2019, the bill has repeatedly failed in the state legislature. A survey conducted with the Iowa State Patrol and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau revealed that while over 90 percent of respondents acknowledge the dangers of distracted driving, half admit to engaging in it.
2024 Principal Charity Classic raises record $8.2 million for Iowa youth
Principal Charity Classic had a record-breaking year for charitable donations raising millions of dollars during the annual Professional Golfers' Association Tour Championship. Proceeds are invested in programs that help Iowa youth succeed in education, culture, financial security and health and wellness. ...
Iowa State Fair 2023 revenue rose thanks to higher admission prices
Iowa State Fair revenue jumped in 2023, thanks primarily to a $2 increase in ticket prices, according to a newly released state audit. State of play: Higher admission prices, combined with great fair attendance, helped the 11-day event garner more revenue than 2022, Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons tells Axios.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.