The federal government is considering moving at least two divisions of the USDA out of Washington D.C. and Iowa is pushing to be the new headquarters, but some oppose the move. Jonathan Hladik, policy director for the Center for Rural Affairs, says the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture should stay […]Powered by WPeMatico
Gatherings were held in 11 Iowa cities just after sunset Thursday — part of a national protest calling on congress to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Nancy Brown of Urbandale held a sign that read: “Worse than Nixon” — a reference to President Nixon’s firing of his […]Powered by WPeMatico
Congresswoman-elect Abby Finkenauer says she’s interested in serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee after she’s sworn into office in January. “It’s something that we have to make sure that Iowa’s at the forefront in,” Finkenauer says, “that we’re investing in renewable energy and that we have the job training programs here available as well […]Powered by WPeMatico
Habitat for Humanity is creating a new mobile response team in Iowa. The Iowa Finance Authority has committed $100,000 to the unit. “It can be used for labor,” IFA interim executive director Carolann Jensen says. “When they start such a team they’ll need some of those hard costs, like a truck, trailer and tools — […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa retailers may see profits rise six-to-seven percent in the holiday shopping season ahead compared to last year, but consumers may have several elements working against them. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says we’re facing higher interest rates and higher prices for some imported goods due to the trade wars. Goss warns Iowa consumers not […]Powered by WPeMatico
The long-awaited commissioning of the U.S.S. Sioux City in Annapolis, Maryland is just nine days away. Retired Navy Admiral Frank Thorp is chairman of the commissioning committee for the combat ship. “The commission will happen Saturday, November 17 at 9 a.m. at the Sea Wall on Dewey Field,” Thorp said. The name of the ship […]Powered by WPeMatico
Congresswoman-elect Cindy Axne says voters from Iowa’s third district are sending her to Washington to collaborate, negotiate and resolve complex issues. “I truly believe that people are frustrated with what’s happening out in Washington. Decisions aren’t being made. There’s gridlock and I think that they want to send somebody out there who they believe can […]Powered by WPeMatico
The American Rivers Conference championship and a trip to the NCAA Division III playoffs will be on the line this Saturday when Wartburg visits Dubuque. Since a September 29th loss to Simpson in overtime the Knights have won four straight and are now a win away from a second straight league championship. “We have been […]Powered by WPeMatico
As two wintery storm fronts are headed for Iowa today and tomorrow that may drop a few inches of snow, it’s coincidental today is also Winter Weather Awareness Day. Meteorologist Chad Hahn, at the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says one goal of the day is to get Iowans cogitating about what it’ll be […]Powered by WPeMatico
