DES MOINES — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it has awarded $143,892,544.40 to 11 broadband providers to bring broadband to rural Iowa. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction is a federal program focusing on bringing broadband to 10 million Americans. Nearly all rural locations eligible for the award will receive […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is spreading the news once again about College Savings Iowa’s statewide giveaway. First announced in November, College Savings Iowa’s giveaway includes a $529 plan contribution to a family in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. One grand prize winner, from all entrants, will win a $1,529 College Savings […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation continues to require that when people are in an indoor public space, and unable to social distance for 15 minutes or longer, masks are required to be […]
By Rick Jost / IowaWatch December 4, 2020 Iowa’s state park rangers — certified peace officers who safeguard the state’s premier outdoor recreational areas — are having to confront an increasingly endangered species: themselves. Budget cuts have severely thinned the ranks of state park rangers over years — to 35 this year from between 45 […]
DES MOINES – Senator Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, has been named the chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee for the 89th General Assembly. The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee oversees the budget process for the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and the Department of Natural Resources. “I am pleased to announce […]
Stores conducting round-up at the register, taking unwrapped toy donations NEWS RELEASE (Boone) – Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps on their 2020 Toys for Tots campaign. The program provides toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season. Stores are conducting a round-up at the register, where customers can round-up […]
(DES MOINES) – House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) recently announced that Rep. Dustin Hite (R-New Sharon) will serve as the Chair of the House Education Committee during the 89th General Assembly. Hite previously served as Vice Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “As the husband of a teacher, Rep. Hite will work to ensure […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 30, 2020) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “This week marks the end of the 2020 weekly crop progress and conditions report from […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Canvassing Board officially certified the results of the 2020 general election on Monday. Election turnout was the highest in state history, with more than 1.7 million voters casting ballots. Iowa’s turnout percentage of 76% was one of the highest in the nation. “I’m proud of all the work our […]
DES MOINES – The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 21, was 9,458, an increase of 3,466 from last week’s adjusted numbers. There were 8,720 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 738 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live […]
