Trade troubles with China have caused financial strain on many industries in the U.S., including agriculture, but Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is praising a new gesture by that nation involving Fentanyl. Chinese officials vow to tighten controls on the production and export of that highly-potent drug, which Grassley says is a move that’s long overdue. […]Powered by WPeMatico
The first shotgun deer season got underway Saturday along with another round of testing for Chronic Wasting Disease. The Iowa DNR’s Tyler Harms says they ask hunters to provide samples for testing as they try to keep track of the disease in the wild deer population. The first positive test was report in 2013 and […]Powered by WPeMatico
Cross one name of the long list of Democrats who may run for the White House in 2020. High-profile attorney Michael Avenatti visited Iowa in August to test a campaign message — getting big cheers from several hundred Iowa Democrats at an event in Clear Lake. “We have a tendency to bring nail clippers to a […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowan who leads the American Soybean Association is cautiously optimistic about word of negotiations ramping-up between the U.S. and China. John Heisdorffer, of Keota, says a resolution to the trade war would brighten the holidays for America’s farmers. “It’s a great Christmas present for soybean farmers if we can immediately, like (the agreement) said…have […]Powered by WPeMatico
Legislative leaders say they’re hoping to come up with a way to finance expansion of mental health treatment for children in Iowa. There’s no consensus, however, on whether the state might assume responsibility for financing the entire mental health system — much of which is financed with county taxes today. Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen […]Powered by WPeMatico
One teen is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting and crash in a stolen car. Des Moines police received a report that a car that was left running by the owner had been stolen just after eight o’clock last night. About 30 minutes later police got a call about a shooting […]Powered by WPeMatico
A survey of business managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states finds two-thirds of those questioned say international trade tariffs are hurting their bottom lines. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says despite strong manufacturing job gains, the Business Conditions Index fell for the third straight month for the region, while Iowa saw a boost. […]Powered by WPeMatico
The notification process for prospective jurors who will hear cases in courtrooms across the state changed Monday. State Judicial System spokesperson Steve Davis says it’s a move to a more modern way for jurors to fill out information once they are notified. “Instead of getting a paper questionnaire, the potential juror will receive a postcard,” […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republican David Young of Van Meter plans to review all the data he can from the 2018 election results before deciding whether to run again for congress. Last month Democrat Cindy Axne of West Des Moines defeated Young’s bid for a third term, finishing about 7700 votes ahead of Young in the third congressional district […]Powered by WPeMatico
