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In many ways, Iowa is a pioneer in renewables with wind turbines generating 60% of the state’s electricity last year and the state leading the nation in biofuel production. Electric vehicles could be another step Iowa could take in the renewables sector and leaders at multiple levels have said they want to explore it. “A…

Anti-hunger advocates have been urging the governor to veto a bill that takes away food and health care benefits from qualified Iowans.

As Christmas approaches, the holiday spirit begins to seep into every aspect of life, truly creating the most wonderful time of the year for those who love to celebrate. Buying presents, receiving gifts, putting up the tree, seeing Christmas lights, sharing quality time with friends and family, and participating in family and community traditions are…

March temperatures could determine whether Iowa’s outdoor construction industry thrives or withers—all because of a new law limiting unemployment that affects laid-off workers over the winter. By law, construction companies can’t pour concrete for roads, bridges, and other state and federal infrastructure projects unless the temperature is 35 degrees and rising. Iowa’s 26-week unemployment law…

Iowa’s exploding COVID-19 outbreaks at state universities in Ames and Iowa City are now disasters that can only be fully measured on a global scale. Ames holds the distinction this morning as the worst coronavirus outbreak in the entire United States, while Iowa City is at third on the list [Update: on Monday, Iowa City…