Iowa manufacturers say they are “constrained” by the available workforce in Iowa and it’s limiting their ability to grow. The current chairwoman of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s board of directors says manufacturing is the largest sector in Iowa’s economy — ahead of even agriculture. “You would be amazed to know how many […]Powered by WPeMatico
Records could be in jeopardy on Tuesday night when the Drake Relays begin with the Grand Blue Mile on the streets of downtown Des Moines. Clayton Murphy headlines the men’s field after winning bronze in the 800 at the Rio Olympics. “He will face the 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the 1500 meters Leo Manzano, […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Terry Branstad and his fellow Republicans in the legislature are pushing back against Democrats who’ve complained about the $150,000 “transition budget” for Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds. Branstad today suggested the criticism is sexist. “They would criticize a Republican woman,” Branstad said during his weekly news conference. “But they would give $170,000 to a Democrat […]Powered by WPeMatico
The American astronaut who’s spent the most time in space is now an Iowa native. Peggy Whitson, who was named the station’s commander earlier this month, has spent a total of 535 days in orbit during her three missions. The previous record-holder was astronaut Jeff Williams with 534 days. President Trump made a congratulatory call […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Terry Branstad this morning said it is “likely” he will approve a bill that expands Iowa’s medical marijuana law. “This was just worked out in the closing hours of the session, so we’re going to carefully review it, but I think this is certainly a subject that has a lot of interest and support,” Branstad told […]Powered by WPeMatico
Sioux City animal control found more than 40 cats in a home Friday after getting a tip. Megan Lalk of animal control says they found the animals in horrible conditions with an overwhelming smell. “I was the one that originally went out there, and even just walking up to the house, the smell was horrific,” […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republican lawmakers who just wrapped up the 2017 legislative session this past weekend already list “tax reform” as their top agenda item for 2018. House Speaker Linda Upmeyer and other Republicans say they’re not ruling anything out at this point. “Put it all on the table, sort it all out and see where we can […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- The father of the Tennessee teen found more than a month after she was allegedly kidnapped by a former teacher said the girl's family wants her to be the same person she was before she disappeared.But Anthony Thomas told ABC News that his 15-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, has now had experiences that may have changed her.“What we want to see when we look at […]
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- The father of the Tennessee teen found more than a month after she was allegedly kidnapped by a former teacher said the girl's family wants her to be the same person she was before she disappeared.But Anthony Thomas told ABC News that his 15-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, has now had experiences that may have changed her.“What we want to see when we look at […]
