A new program will see two state agencies are working together to crack down on vaping among underage kids in Iowa. State Trooper Vince Kurtz says the Patrol is working with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) on the program called I-PLEDGE. “What we’re partnering together to work on is to make sure that Iowa […]Powered by WPeMatico
Whether it’s covered with melted cheddar and grilled onions or just topped with the traditional ketchup, mustard and pickles, Iowans are being enlisted to help find the state’s best burger. Kylie Peterson, spokeswoman for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, describes the qualifications for the annual Best Burger Contest. “The burger can have any combination of […]Powered by WPeMatico
Two key Democrats in the Iowa Senate are proposing adjustments to how private companies manage Iowa’s Medicaid program. Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City says firing the private companies is not an option since Republicans remain in control of the legislature and the governor’s office. “Governor Reynolds and the Republican legislature is probably not going […]Powered by WPeMatico
Two dozen law officers are in Sioux City this week getting what’s called Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Training. The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau’s Todd Olmstead, is conducting the two days of sessions “They already know how to do the standardized field sobriety tests through their academy training and through their field training and […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Waterloo man is charged in the death of his wife more than a year after her body was found in a local cemetery. Police say 28-year-old Frederick Williams was arrested on warrants Wednesday for first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse. The body of 40-year-old Lakisha Owens Williams was discovered January 26th, 2018 in […]Powered by WPeMatico
A senate committee has unanimously approved more than tripling the fine for people caught handling their smart phone while driving. Drivers gripping their cell to text or talk when they’re involved in serious accidents could have their driver’s licenses suspended for three months if the bill becomes law. Senator Jeff Danielson, a Democrat from Cedar […]Powered by WPeMatico
The education committees in the Iowa House and Senate have approved a bill that would ensure school districts have tens of millions of dollars in sales taxes to pay for improvements to school property for decades to come. Margaret Buckton, a lobbyist for Rural School Advocates of Iowa, says this is the group’s number one […]Powered by WPeMatico
A senate committee will soon consider a plan to have Iowans on public assistance programs like Medicaid and food stamps to submit documents every three months to prove they’re still eligible. Senator Jason Schultz, a Republican from Schleswig, is the bill’s sponsor. “I am going to do whatever I can try to find savings for […]Powered by WPeMatico
The debate over traffic enforcement cameras has been revived at the Iowa capitol. Republican Representative Jarad Klein of Keota describes a bill to completely ban cameras that generate tickets for speeding and red light violations as the starting point for this year’s discussion in the House. “Some of these cameras are definitely useful for safety. […]Powered by WPeMatico
