Des Moines, January 11, 2011—Sixty-one Iowans have applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the three vacancies on the Iowa Supreme Court that occurred when the terms of Chief Justice Marsha Ternus, Justice Michael Streit and Justice David Baker ended on December 31, 2010. The nominating commission will begin meeting the morning of […]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today congratulated Khayree Fitten of Mount Pleasant and Riley Kilburg of Bellevue, two Iowa students who have been selected as delegates to the 49th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program includes a week-long educational trip to Washington, D.C. and a […]
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 10, 2011; 11:30 a.m. update – A trough of low pressure will move slowly eastward across the state today and tonight, producing a prolonged snowfall event. Although the snowfall rates will be light to moderate, the duration of this event will result in substantial accumulations before the snow tapers off Tuesday. […]
DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver will deliver his Condition of the State address Tuesday, in which he will focus on promises made – and kept – during his administration. In so doing, Culver said, Iowa is positioned for sustainable growth and success. Following are excerpts from his speech, which will be delivered at 10:00 […]
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 10, 2011 – 6:30 a.m. update – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that the roads in the western half of the state are currently partially or completely covered with snow. This includes Interstates 29, 35, 80 and 680. A winter weather advisory is in effect for all but […]
The sudden closure of Allcare Dental, a corporate dental practice with offices in Des Moines, Iowa has left many patients unsure about their continued dental care. The Iowa Dental Board, the state board that oversees the licensing and regulation of the dental profession, has been advised by the Iowa-licensed dentists formerly employed by Allcare that […]
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today urged Iowans who have not yet gotten their seasonal influenza shot to do so now. Surveillance by IDPH and the State Hygienic Laboratory found three strains of flu continuing to occur in Iowa; fortunately, all three of these strains are covered by the vaccine. In addition, more […]
Boswell Issues Statement on Arizona Shooting Involving Rep. Giffords “Today, Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, and her constituents were subjected to a terrible act of violence while participating in one of our most basic American rights – the right to civil discourse. I am deeply saddened and distressed by the news of the Arizona shooting and […]
Revenues increase as state recovers from Great Recession DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver said today that all signs point to a steady, sustainable recovery for Iowa following the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. “I’m pleased, but not surprised, that Iowa shows strong signs of rebounding following the Great Recession,” he said. “We […]
Food Bank of Iowa, a member of the Feeding America network, is working harder every day to assist individuals and their families right here in Iowa in these tough economic times. Fighting hunger is a daily challenge, and we are always looking for new ways to meet it head on. That’s why today we’re […]
