Republicans in the legislature are getting rid of a requirement that art be installed in new state buildings. Senator Charles Schneider of West Des Moines said it’s not because he and other Republicans are against art. “When I talk to taxpayers and they know what tough times we’re going through, I hear complaints about things like […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds have asked legislators to set aside $150,000 to cover transition expenses when Reynolds takes over as governor after Branstad resigns to become U.S. ambassador to China. During senate debate this afternoon, Senator Tod Bowman, a Democrat from Maquoketa, said that “seems excessive.” “While the state’s in the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Several hundred people made their way to Wever Wednesday afternoon to take in the grand opening of the Iowa Fertilizer Plant. Included in that group were Governor Terry Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, as well as several executives from the IFC as well as parent company OCI NV. A featured speaker presentation was held prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony on the Iowa Fertilizer Plant property. IFC President Larry Holley […]
Central Lee has become the 3rd and final Lee county school district to approve its 2017-18 budget. The total budget will stand at 11 million dollars and will include funding from a general fund levy, instructional support levy, management fund, and physical plant and equipment levy. The total levy for the school district alone will come out to 11 dollars and 95 cents per taxable thousand which falls below previous […]
Tickets are now available for the first ever Keokuk Rock the Arts weekend festival. The festival which will be held June 9th through 11th will highlight arts of all varieties. Admission tickets will include entry into each area of the festival including the Wine Over Water and Brews on the Bridge event highlighting local brewers and fermentors. The price of the tickets, which can be purchased in person at the […]
Outgoing Board of Regents president Bruce Rastetter attended his last meeting today in Council Bluffs. “It has certainly been an interesting six years and perspective of the public institutions and what the board has that I have really grown to appreciate,” Rastetter says. Rastetter, who is a businessman from Alden, decided not to apply for […]Powered by WPeMatico
An Ottumwa High School Teacher is behind bars after police arrested him Wednesday on a charge of sexual exploitation by a counselor, therapist, or school employee. The Ottumwa Post Reports that 26-year-old Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Junior was arrested at approximately 5:30 Wednesday afternoon at the high school. Ortiz is reportedly a Spanish Teacher at […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republicans in the legislature have approved two bills that doom the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. However, closing the research center seems to endanger donations to ISU that were specifically for the center. Mark Rasmussen, the center’s director, has begun notifying researchers who got grants from the center. “The way the bill […]Powered by WPeMatico
Lee County residents looking to safely and responsibly dispose of unnecessary prescription pills have an opportunity at the end of this month. The Lee County Sheriff’s office will be taking back unwanted prescription pills and patches on April 29th from 10AM to 2PM as part of a program in conjunction with the DEA. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked but states that syringes, liquids, or sharps […]
