NHTSA Targets Distracted Drivers With ‘Put The Phone Away Or Pay’ Initiative Through April 8
Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, covering Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, are joining a national high-visibility enforcement effort from April 4 to April 8
Iowa AG Bird Warns Of Recent Rise In Grandparent Scam Attempts
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued a warning today (Thursday) about the rising threat of grandparent scams following a recent rise in reported fraud attempts. Grandparent scams target seniors, deceiving them into believing their loved ones are
Iowa Retains AAA Credit Rating From Moody’s And Fitch
Moody’s and Fitch, two prominent bond rating agencies, have reaffirmed Iowa’s AAA bond rating, signaling the state’s continued fiscal health. Moody’s report states, “The outlook of the state is stable, reflecting an economy that continues to diversify,
Iowa Fuel Report: April 3, 2024
According to the latest report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and AAA-Iowa, fuel prices dipped slightly over the past week. As of Wednesday, April 3, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.27 per gallon, six
Wollesen Named DMACC Carroll Campus Executive Dean
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Carroll Campus Advisor Jennifer Wollesen has been selected to serve as the local site’s next Executive Campus Dean. Wollesen joined the DMACC Carroll Campus Staff in 2011 and has held various
IDR Report Shows Biofuel Use Jumped Nearly 50% In Iowa In 2023
The Iowa Department of Revenue’s annual Retailers Motor Fuel Gallons Report shows significant growth in ethanol and biodiesel sales across the state in 2023. According to the report, sales of E15 rose by 47 percent, reaching a
Iowa Crop Progress And Condition Report: March 31, 2024
With spring officially underway, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the first weekly Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report of the 2024 growing season. For the week ending March 31, most of the state recorded
Carroll City Council Begins Planning For Downtown Programming Following IEDA Assessment
The Carroll City Council is beginning to take the feedback received from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) downtown assessment last November and create preliminary plans to put a plan into action. City officials met yesterday (Tuesday)
Gov. Reynolds Signs Iowa Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Yesterday (Tuesday), Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill geared toward preserving religious liberties in the state, known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill, inspired by legislation passed by Congress three decades ago, seeks to
Gilbert Named Cyclone Club Athlete of the Week
