by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 31, 2023 Iowa National Guard troops and Department of Public Safety employees will deploy to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas in the coming months, following a request for assistance by Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott. Gov. Kim Reynolds answered Abbott’s request this week, announcing Iowa would deploy 100 National […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a $5 million investment in food banks and food pantry networks to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food. “Access to fresh foods is a challenge for those facing food insecurity and soaring inflation has made it even […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 30, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. “Nearly all of Iowa’s corn and soybeans are now planted thanks to the seasonal temperatures and […]
by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 26, 2023 Whether it’s a trip to the Field of Dreams, hauling hogs to the Iowa State Fair or heading to Sioux City to kick off RAGBRAI, many Iowans will be on the roads this summer. And those roads are increasingly dangerous because of distracted drivers and a […]
Annual survey shows rates increased an average of 9% over previous year AMES, Iowa – Average cash rents in Iowa are the highest on record, according to the Cash Rental Rates for Iowa 2023 Survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The survey shows an increase of 9% in 2023, for a state […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 22, 2023 The Iowa Supreme Court has affirmed a lower-court ruling that suggests a municipal utility can be held liable for damages to private property that result from a watermain break. Jim and Angela Sutton had sued the Council Bluffs Water Works, alleging their home was seriously damaged […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 22, 2023 About 95% of Iowa’s expected corn crop has been planted, well ahead of the five-year average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Damp conditions early last week eventually gave way to warmer and drier weather, which allowed many farmers across the state to wrap up […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 22, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 16, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin to administer two loan and grant programs worth nearly $11 billion to boost clean energy systems in rural areas, administration officials said Tuesday. Congress approved the federal spending — $9.7 billion for a grant and loan program the department […]
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing the benefits of saving with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “Being able to save for Qualified Disability Expenses helps individuals achieve their better life experience,” stated Smith, administrator of IAble. “When someone invests in IAble, they have the ability to save for their […]
