Iowa lawmakers push back on proposed tobacco tax
A key health committee in the Iowa Legislature has defeated a measure that would have increased the state’s tobacco and e-cigarette taxes. Iowa hasn’t changed the rate in 19 years, and proponents of the increase say it’s
Gov. Reynolds announced a $5M grant for child care and preschool programs
Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday announced $5.2 million in continuum of care grant awards to expand 19 child care and preschool partnerships across Iowa. The grants worth up to $300,000 each over three years, will support partnerships
Aplington City Council has set agenda for March 11 meeting
The Aplington City Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 11. Council members are scheduled to discuss several public works items, including the roof at the post office and community center, a solar connection project
RADIO IOWA: Will this be the year American Cream draft horse is named official horse of Iowa?
The Iowa Senate has voted to name the American Cream Draft Horse the official horse of Iowa. Senator Annette Sweeney of Iowa Falls says the breed was developed in Hardin, Hamilton and Webster counties and is the
Franklin County supervisors meeting recap from March 10
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved several personnel changes, construction actions and upcoming public hearings during its regular meeting Tuesday morning at the courthouse. Supervisors approved a status change for Cindy Shelton to clerk at $34.75
Fox Ridge Golf Course’s future discussed at Tuesday meeting
Fox Ridge Golf Course owner Scott Covalt held a community meeting at the clubhouse Tuesday evening to discuss the future of the course and his intent to sell. A native of Colorado, he expressed his desire to
FDA authorizes new use for leucovorin as first treatment for rare neurological condition CFD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for leucovorin calcium tablets, allowing the drug to treat cerebral folate deficiency (CFD), an extremely rare neurological condition. The medication is a synthetic version of vitamin
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death sentence of inmate who didn’t fire fatal shot
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of 75-year-old Charles “Sonny” Burton, thus halting his execution that had been scheduled for Thursday. The state has carried out 83 executions since 1976, and Ivey has overseen 25
Two Bulldogs recognized for all-conference girls basketball
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls basketball team had two players earn North Central Conference all-conference honors. Sophomore MacKenzy Valley was a second team selection. In conference play, she was third in the league in points per game, fourth in
Lakers star Luka Dončić hit with $50K fine after gesture toward referee
The NBA announced Tuesday that Luka Dončić has been fined $50,000, after making what the league described as an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” toward a referee during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110–97 victory over the New York