Governor Branstad wants to know what the president plans to do with the 10-thousand Syrian refugees he plans to allow into the U-S. The governor is concerned about the administration being as secretive as it was with unaccompanied alien children from Latin America, some of whom were settled in Iowa. Governor Branstad wants to continue…… MORE
USDA is looking into handling carcasses of any future bird flu victims, including prearranged disposal sites. Dale Wiehoff of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says Iowa could be in for another bout of the virus this fall. The state utilities board wants to know why Dakota Access can’t slightly change its route to…… MORE
The state utilities board wants to know why Dakota Access can’t slightly change its route to cut the number of land parcels that would be affected by its proposed oil pipeline. The Texas company is seeking eminent domain on more than 400 properties. A non-jury trial pitting the company against Calhoun County is set for…… MORE
President Obama wants to make college more affordable and getting into college easier…that’s what he told a crowd of more than 2 thousand at North High School yesterday. Obama talked about the need for further education than just high school. He outlined a few new education proposals, as well as answering questions about the…… MORE
Iowa’s Department of Human Services has submitted waiver requests with the feds to shift Medicaid to a privately-run managed care system at the start of the new year. DHS says the change will provide quality services while saving more than 51-million dollars in the first six months.… MORE
Changes to college financial aid application periods will be announced when President Obama visits Des Moines today. He’ll be over at North High School with Education Secretary Arne Duncan. They’re holding a town hall meeting with juniors and seniors and their parents to talk about college accessibility and affordability. Newly re-elected Des Moines school board…… MORE
Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources told environmental regulators the state has met the federal goals of manure management enforcement on livestock farms. However, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is challenging DNR’s claims, saying more water pollution in the state’s rivers and lakes shows problems remain with runoff and manure spills.… MORE
The city of Ankeny saluted the heroes and victims of the 9-11 attacks this morning with a remembrance ceremony at the fire department headquarters. The public was invited and a reception followed the event. The latest No Child Left Behind report shows 81 percent of Iowa schools failed to make adequate yearly progress in…… MORE
Iowa is among the 21 states getting money from USDA to put in more gas station pumps selling higher blends of ethanol fuel. Nearly 200 blender pumps will be added in Iowa, letting customers choose between blends ranging from E15 to E85.… MORE
Enrollment is growing at Iowa’s three public universities. The latest official figures for the fall show ISU topping 36-thousand students, the largest enrollment in the school’s history. The University of Iowa has more than 32-thousand students, up by more than 700 from last year…and UNI has just under 12-thousand students, up more than 50 from…… MORE
