December 2, 2024, 10:15 am | Carol Ehlers Iowa – While inflation has hit many Americans in an already tight pocketbook, many households may also struggle to pay utility bills. With rising energy costs, it’s important for homeowners and renters to plan their budget each month to cover their various utility bills, says Carol Ehlers, […]
Iowa farmer Meredith Nunnikhoven shares impacts… by Robert Leonard My friend Meredith Nunnikhoven of Barnswallow Flowers in Oskaloosa separated Dahlia bulbs in a multipurpose machine shed at her farm as she told me about the jam that she and other small business owners in the area are in. The jam extends to much of rural […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning Iowans to be aware of a new wave of “grandparent scams.” Several Iowa communities throughout the state have recently reported efforts by criminal groups to swindle predominately older Iowans. This scam is not new – the Attorney General’s […]
Iowa is quietly climbing the ranks as a place people want to call home. According to U-Haul’s 2024 Growth Index, the state moved up to 23rd in the nation for growth, with more people moving into Iowa than leaving over the past three years. This trend highlights the state’s growing reputation for offering safe, affordable […]
OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened for their first meeting of 2025 on January 2, addressing a packed agenda that included organizational updates, appointments, fiscal policies, and service agreements. The session, held in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, served as an opportunity to establish priorities for the year […]
Coming soon: The 91st General Assembly January 3rd, 2025 It was less than two years ago that the above photo was captured just after I took my first vote on the House floor with both new and seasoned colleagues of mine. That vote was cast in record time – just short of two weeks from […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 2, 2025 U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will retake the position of Senate president pro tempore when Congress convenes Friday. The Iowa Republican, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, will take the position that goes to the longest-serving senator in the party that controls the chamber. […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 30, 2024 As Iowa lawmakers get ready to reconvene Jan. 13 for the 2025 session with new members, leaders said they are heading into the session with expectations to take on property taxes, changes to the state’s higher education system and immigration policy, among other issues. Following the […]
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird congratulated Officer Cale Holmberg on their graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (“ILEA”) in a ceremony held at The Bridge church in Johnston on Friday, December 13. The graduation ceremony was attended by family, friends, and law enforcement officials from across the state. Officer Cale Holmberg was part […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety is proud to announce the graduation of the 51st Basic Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Des Moines. The ceremony recognized a graduating class of 18 recruits who entered the academy in July 2024. Lieutenant Matthew Struecker […]
