Winnebago Industries reports a record first quarter of its fiscal year. The Forest City-based outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer reports revenue topped $493 million, an increase of almost 10% compared to last year. Winnebago CEO Michael Happe says the company is focused on continuing the momentum established in the previous fiscal year. Happe says, “We now […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa State has climbed the ladder in the Big 12 Conference on the strength of a defense that ranks as the league’s best. That unit will be tested in the December 28 Alamo Bowl by Washington State’s “air raid” offense that ranks at the top of the PAC 12 in passing and total offense. “You […]Powered by WPeMatico
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack is not closing the door on the idea he might run for the U.S. Senate in 2020, but Vilsack today said the more immediate task for Iowa Democrats is to be “well-prepared” with the right questions for what he referred to as the “onslaught” of presidential candidates who’ll be visiting […]Powered by WPeMatico
For the past three weeks, love has been in the air in Marshalltown. The hope is the love will remain there for a few more weeks. A Marshalltown life coach, came across the idea of putting up a billboard that just says “love” on it, from a colleague in Spokane, Washington. Jody Wunsch thought, why […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowans who bought a 2018 Iowa fishing license are being asked to participate in a survey that will help the Department of Natural Resources shape its management of the state’s fisheries. DNR spokesperson Jeff Kopaska says they’re hoping to hear from a diverse group of anglers. “Such as people who only purchased (a fishing license) […]Powered by WPeMatico
The state agency that oversees liquor sales is reporting a record year of revenue for the fiscal year that ended in June. Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Divisions spokesperson, Tyler Ackerson, says sales were up nearly five percent. “Our total sales were $320 million during the fiscal year — and that was a 4.7% increase over the […]Powered by WPeMatico
A comprehensive prison and sentencing reform package passed the U.S. Senate last night, which original cosponsor Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says is the most significant bill of its kind in a generation. Grassley, a Republican, says the legislation passed on a vote of 87-to-12 with a wealth of bipartisan support, as well as backing from […]Powered by WPeMatico
A sociology professor at Iowa State University is raising concerns about a criminal justice reform bill the U.S. Senate is poised to vote on this week. Matt DeLisi says while it’s “probably a good thing” to try and reduce the prison population, lawmakers should understand many people who are released are likely to reoffend. “It’s […]Powered by WPeMatico
Licenses are now on sale for the paddlefish season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers. The DNR fisheries expert for the area, Chris Larson says there are a couple of options for getting a license. You can purchase one tag now through December 31st. There are 950 resident or 50 non-resident licenses and if […]Powered by WPeMatico
