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 […]
DES MOINES, IA – Iowa’s ABLE plan, IAble, is doing their first-ever Scavenger Hunt giveaway with five chances to win a $150 gift card. Beginning on December 1 and continuing every Tuesday through December 29, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald will post an IAble related question to his official Facebook and Twitter accounts, @IowaTreasurer. Find the […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 23, 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. “Farmers have capitalized on the mild and dry weather over the past few weeks to […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that imposes a number of additional public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These new measures will be effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on December 10, 2020. To view a […]
