Safety Tips to Smart Phones IOWA. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2012 — The American Red Cross has launched its official first aid app, putting free and simple lifesaving information right in the hands of smart phone users. This app is the first in a series to be created by the American Red Cross, the nation’s leader […]
Will begin transitional phase with the department this fall and fully adopt the position at the end of the calendar year (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today named Nick Gerhart as the new Iowa Insurance Commissioner. Gerhart will begin work within the department this fall, and will fully assume responsibilities from current director […]
(DES MOINES) – For the first time in history, the President of the Republic of Kosovo will visit Iowa. President Atifete Jahjaga (ah tee feh tee YAH yah gah) will visit Iowa June 13-15 as part of the U.S. Department of Defense State Partnership Program. President Jahjaga will be accompanied by Ambassador Akan Ismaili (ah […]
(DES MOINES) – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today congratulated the two Iowa teachers who have received prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Today’s White House release announced that Karla Digmann of Dubuque received the award for math, and Jody Stone of Cedar Falls received the award for science. “I want to […]
DES MOINES – Fuels prices continue to drop. Iowa retail gasoline was down $.05 cents, closing at $3.38. Natural gas fell $.11, closing at $2.39. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $6.47 per barrel over last week, closing at $84.29. Brent crude […]
DES MOINES – Maximum weekly benefits paid to jobless Iowans and to workers injured on the job will increase July 1, 2012 announced Iowa Workforce Development. The rise in benefits was triggered by an increase in wages covered by unemployment insurance. The average annual wage for insured Iowa workers increased to $38,949.32 in 2011. The […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued on a downward path in April, falling to 5.1 percent from 5.2 percent in March. The state’s jobless rate stood at 5.9 percent one year ago. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate edged down to 8.1 percent in April from 8.2 percent in March. “Iowa’s recovery […]
Joining him will be Director Debi Durham, as well as 15 of Xi’s “Old Friends” from Iowa (DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today announced that he will participate in a trade mission to China from May 29 through June 5. Branstad’s trip results from an invitation the governor accepted from Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. […]
Manchester, IOWA — This afternoon at 2:23 PM the Manchester Police Department responded to a 911 call from 109 Deann Drive in Manchester. Upon arrival at the scene officers found two deceased individuals in the residence. Law enforcement is seeking a person of interest in this case and are asking for the public’s assistance in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Security was tight as the visiting head of state, Rwandan President Paul Kagame was on hand to deliver the 2012 commencement address at William Penn University. Students of William Penn started gathering just before noon in the gymnasium, and the college of working adults gathered in the upstairs gym. Students talked amongst […]
