New Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Grants to Reach More Areas of the State. DES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced $3.4 million in new Registered Apprenticeship grants to help Iowa school districts create new education careers throughout the state. As the second round of grants for the innovative Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holiday season by encouraging all Rudolphs, Santas and Frostys to search for their unclaimed property. “There might not be any Scrooges or Grinches listed, but we have hundreds of Iowans with other holiday-themed names in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Smith. “We put together a […]
Dec 20 2024 | Posted in
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Unemployment Rate Edges to 3.1 Percent as 1,600 Iowans Enter the Workforce DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent in November, and the state’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.3 percent amid a strong influx of new workers. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate increased to 4.2 percent in […]
Dec 20 2024 | Posted in
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Proven practices outlined in the Nutrient Reduction Strategy will be implemented within priority watersheds ANKENY, Iowa (Dec. 18, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has formed a public-private partnership with the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and United States Fish and Wildlife […]
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 16, 2024 A report from the Lake Restoration Program with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources details the completion of several years-long restoration projects in 2024 and outlines major project plans in 2025. The annual report is open to review and public comment through Dec. 18. Michelle Balmer, […]
