The EPA is extending the approved use of the controversial weed killer dicamba for two more years, but critics say too little is being done to protect nearby crops. New restrictions include fewer hours to spray and fewer people approved to do it. Acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler says the new rules also require a 57-foot […]Powered by WPeMatico
The post office in the Grundy County town of Holland remains closed as work continues to make it safe. Postal Service spokesperson, Kristy Anderson, says a problem was discovered Friday. “The clerk was in the building and noticed some smoke coming out of one of the outlets, so she contacted the fire department. And they […]Powered by WPeMatico
Election Day is here. The polls in Iowa open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Four congressional races are at the top of the ballot, followed by a competitive race for governor. Republican Governor Kim Reynolds held a Monday morning rally in an Ankeny airport hanger before embarking on an eight-city tour. “We […]Powered by WPeMatico
Farmers made good use of dry weather again last week to advance the harvest. The corn harvest went from 49 to 72 percent complete last week as there are nearly six dry days for fieldwork. The corn harvest is three days ahead of last year — but still one day behind the 5-year average. The […]Powered by WPeMatico
Imagine getting one flu shot and having it last you the rest of your life, no boosters needed. That’s the eventual goal of researchers at the University of Iowa who are working with the National Institutes of Health to develop what they call a “universal” flu shot. Kevin Legge, a U-I pathology professor, says they’re […]Powered by WPeMatico
Federal officials will be in the Storm Lake area tomorrow to monitor voting. The civil rights division of the U.S. Justice Department “will monitor compliance with the federal voting rights laws” at 35 locations in 19 states. The U.S. Attorney General said “fraud in the voting process will not be tolerated.” Buena Vista County is the […]Powered by WPeMatico
A 51-year-old single mom from Redfield has claimed the largest lottery prize ever won in the state of Iowa. Lerynee West spoke at a news conference this morning at Iowa Lottery headquarters. “I have been extremely blessed to win this big Powerball. This will forever change my life and I will use this opportunity to impact […]Powered by WPeMatico
A prominent businessman in eastern Iowa man could face more than $100,000 in penalties for illegally burning a large pile of trash containing asbestos. Lynn Hicks, spokesman for the Iowa Attorney General’s office, says in February of 2017 Joel Thys, of Belle Plaine, created a 20-foot tall mound of old mobile homes and brush. “On […]Powered by WPeMatico
With Election Day tomorrow, Iowans are being reminded about the importance of civility as we reach the end of a long political season. Scott Raecker is director of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University in Des Moines. The center is sponsoring the “Show Some Respect” campaign which urges people to be […]Powered by WPeMatico
