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Push continues for funding of Iowa Air National Guard's runway project
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (214+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 18, 2026 The lobbying effort continues for federal funding of a project that will keep the Iowa Air National Guard's Refueling Wing operating out of Sioux City. The runway was designed for F16s, but in 2003 the pilots based…...
Camp Courageous hosts its annual car cruise fundraiser Sunday
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (352+ words) Radio Iowa Camp Courageous hosts its annual car cruise fundraiser Sunday The 39th annual Cruisin" for Camp Courageous is this Sunday at the camp near Monticello. Spokeperson Julie Davis says you can stop out between 10 a. m. and 4 p. m. "It"s a fun event....
Iowa's governor signs over two dozen bills into law
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (183+ words) Radio Iowa Iowa's governor signs over two dozen bills into law A new state law will require the Iowa DOT to check a federal database if someone seeking a driver's license does not arrive with proof they're a citizen or…...
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson says Trump is taking on China in 'a meaningful way"
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (145+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | May 15, 2026 Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the Trump Administration is making progress in trade talks with China. President Trump is flying back from China today after his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. "I think that the…...
2, 500 Special Olympians meet at ISU for next week's Summer Games
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (215+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 15, 2026 A few thousand athletes with intellectual disabilities from all across the state will gather in Ames next week for the Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games, according to games spokeswoman Megan Filipi. "It's our largest competition…...
Iowa Community Colleges continue moving toward pre-pandemic enrollment
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (198+ words) by Dar Danielson | May 15, 2026 The annual report on the state's 15 community colleges is out. Department of Education Community Colleges Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says enrollment this past year was more than 123, 000 students. "Which is an uptick of 3. 1% over the previous…...
Iowa forecast shows risk of large hail, 75 MPH winds late today
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (220+ words) by Matt Kelley | May 15, 2026 Forecasters warn that severe weather is possible later today for wide sections of Iowa, with hail, high winds and tornadoes possible. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the National Weather Service, says Iowans will need to stay weather…...
What can be done at National Landmark in Iowa called Blood Run?
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (221+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 15, 2026 Archaeologists, tribal representatives, educators and state officials gathered in northwest Iowa this week to discuss the future of a National Historic Landmark. Blood Run sits along the Big Sioux River and stretches from northwest Iowa…...
Iowa HHS to replace 1980s-era software to track adoptions and foster care
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (244+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 15, 2026 A new IT system child protective service workers in Iowa rely on to track foster and adoption cases is set roll out in December. The new federally-compliant system, called VISION, replaces the state's current system…...
Wahls and Turek in final statewide TV debate before Iowa's US Senate Primary
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (271+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | May 14, 2026 The two Iowa Democrats running for the U. S. Senate used their final debate before the June Primary to present themselves as the party's best General Election option against Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, the likely Republican Party pick for…...