Young Iowa musicians who have a solo act or play in a band have a shot at statewide exposure and landing a recording session through the Iowa Rocks Talent Contest. Cindy Stanbro , at the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Music Association, says entries are now being taken.”It’s open for musicians 21 and under and it’s […]Powered by WPeMatico
The state’s Workforce Development agency is proposing a six-month delay in paying the first week of unemployment benefits. Unions are sharply critical of the move, but the plan got initial approval from Republicans on a House subcommittee today. “I think there are valid concerns on both sides and I just want to see the conversation […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Kim Reynolds is asking Iowa’s attorney general about the state’s options now that two women who accused a state agency director of sexual harassment are being awarded settlements worth more than $4 million. “We heard from one of the victims that said, ‘I’m ready to move on with my life and put this in […]Powered by WPeMatico
Advocates are asking state legislators to pass a law requiring hospitals to give clear instructions to caregivers at home when Alzheimer’s patients are discharged. “I am here wearing purple on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association,” said Becky Orr Montgomery, daughter of the late Johnny Orr — the former Iowa State basketball coach. “I’m involved in […]Powered by WPeMatico
Whether it’s by car or on foot, venturing outside in eastern Iowa this afternoon and tonight could be very dangerous due to accumulating sheets of ice. Meteorologist Zach Uttech, at the National Weather Service in Davenport, says an Ice Storm Warning is in effect for about a dozen Iowa counties, including cities from Keokuk and […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds supports an attempt by GOP legislators to change Iowa’s constitution after the Iowa Supreme Court ruled last year that the document provides women with a fundamental right to an abortion. “I’ve made it very clear that I’m prolife. I’m proud to be prolife,” Reynolds told reporters late this morning. “I’m never […]Powered by WPeMatico
Four of the Iowans who serve in congress have announced who they’ve invited to use their guest ticket to tonight’s State of the Union address. First District Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer, a Democrat from Dubuque, has invited a furloughed federal employee. Jesse Wegner of West Union is president of the Iowa Association of Farm Service Agency […]Powered by WPeMatico
In what’s believed to be a first, both of Iowa’s U.S. senators will be on the Presidential Escort Committee for tonight’s State of the Union Address. Senator Joni Ernst has the honor as vice chair of the Republican Caucus, while Senator Chuck Grassley is now Senate President Pro Tempore. Grassley says it’s just a “formality” […]Powered by WPeMatico
During the dead of winter, many Iowans like to daydream about their summer landscaping plans. The host of several cable TV backyard makeover shows will be in central Iowa this week to help make those dreams become a reality. Chris Lambton, host of “Going Yard,” “Yard Crashers” and “Lawn and Order,” says one cheap, easy […]Powered by WPeMatico
