Iowa’s hunting seasons are coming to an end. The pheasant season, fall turkey season and the bow and late muzzleloader deer season all close on Jan. 10. “We tend to focus on the opening day and weekend, but the end of the season can be just as good, with less competition for ground to hunt,” […]
DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver has proclaimed January as Mentoring Month in Iowa. As a former teacher and mentor, Governor Culver is an advocate for mentoring across Iowa. “During my time as Governor, I have been committed to ensuring that every child in this state has the tools and resources they need to succeed,” […]
House Republicans campaigned on giving Iowans a seat at the table. This bill does just that,” said House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Garner). The Taxpayers First Act will create a Taxpayer Relief Fund which will capture any budget surplus and direct it back to the taxpayer. “For the past four years, more government spending always […]
DES MOINES – While Governor-elect Branstad has yet to release details on how he will cut 15 percent of the state budget and create 200,000 jobs, House Republicans today released a proposal that cuts vital services for Iowa families along with proven job creation programs. “At a time when Iowans demand responsible economic policies that […]
DES MOINES – The last part of a $300 million reform and reorganization effort for FY 2011 – requiring $83.7 million in savings from the state’s general fund – were ordered by Governor Chet Culver today. “We are meeting our obligations under HF 2531and believe that making this decision today is appropriate as we begin […]
DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver appointed Kurt Stoebe as a judge for Iowa’s 2B Judicial District on Friday, Dec. 31. “It is an honor to appoint Kurt Stoebe as an Iowa District Court Judge,” Governor Culver said. “Kurt has an outstanding background of service to Iowans, and I thank him for continuing his commitment […]
By Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Iowans love talking about the weather, and when you have 138 years of weather records at your disposal, you have more to talk about than most. The State Climatologist’s office in Iowa was established in 1875 and is America’s oldest continuously operating state climate service. Harry Hillaker, the […]
(URBANDALE) – Iowa Governor-elect Terry Branstad today announced that he intends to nominate Secretary of State Michael Mauro as Iowa Labor Commissioner for a term beginning May 1, 2011. “Michael Mauro has been a dedicated and effective public servant for many years,” said Branstad. “As Labor Commissioner Michael will be responsible for programs designed to protect […]
KEOKUK – An open drain valve at Roquette America, Inc. in Keokuk resulted in an estimated 6,000 gallons of corn syrup reaching the Mississippi River. An operator at Roquette did not get a drain valve closed at the facility on Dec. 30th after a tank was being cleaned. It was originally thought that the material […]
Des Moines, IOWA — Time to ring in the New Year with good friends and a glass of Champaign. Just be sure you and your friends don’t get behind the wheel once you’ve toasted 2011. Driving drunk, or even buzzed, is a choice that will land you behind bars or at the local morgue. Don’t […]
