Month: August 2017

Ten candidates for governor addressed the Iowa Federation of Labor convention today and the seven Democrats, along with a Republican, a Libertarian plus an independent all joined in calling for restoration of union bargaining rights for government workers. State Senator Nate Boulton of Des Moines touted the endorsements he has from 23 different labor groups. “There is […]Powered by WPeMatico

The CEO of one of the world’s largest technology companies was on a whirlwind tour of central Iowa today, announcing his company will spend nearly $1.4 billion to build two new data centers in Waukee. Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered remarks at a midday event with the governor on the statehouse grounds, then Cook spent more than an hour […]Powered by WPeMatico

The chief executive of Apple today said his company would not have chosen Iowa as the site for two new data centers if the renewable energy from wind turbines weren’t available here. During an interview with Radio Iowa this afternoon, Apple CEO Tim Cook called renewable energy “paramount” to the decision. “For us, that’s kind of a gate. If […]Powered by WPeMatico

Heavy rains across portions of Iowa in the past week have reduced drought conditions in the state. National Weather Service meteorologist Allan Curtis says sections of western Iowa received the most rain. “We’re talking the western two-three tiers of counties saw…widespread five to nearly 10 inches in some cases,” Curtis said. The latest U.S. Drought […]Powered by WPeMatico

State economic development officials this morning awarded nearly 20 million dollars in tax incentives to Apple, which plans to place two data centers in the Des Moines suburb of Waukee. Chris Murray discussed details of the project with fellow members of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board. “The proposed cost of the project is […]Powered by WPeMatico

Preliminary information shows more than one Iowan came close to getting a piece of the mega Hot Lotto jackpot. A single ticket sold in Massachusetts had all the winning numbers for the jackpot that grew to nearly $759 million right before Wednesday’s drawing. The Iowa Lottery says at least three tickets sold here came within […]Powered by WPeMatico

Republican Congressman Steve King today said President Trump should name a “point person” in his administration to take charge of construction of a wall along the southern U.S. border. “I’m a little concerned about the executive branch’s organization on how to build this wall,” King said during an interview with Radio Iowa. King is a […]Powered by WPeMatico