So far this winter, Republicans have introduced multiple bills in the Iowa General Assembly designed to battle a fever dream of conservative buzzwords and bugaboos,
Day: March 7, 2024
Sounding the alarm over our growing agricultural trade deficit
Agriculture is the economic engine of Iowa. When our farmers and producers are successful, our economy grows, our main streets thrive, our businesses invest in
As the culture war wages, Iowa’s real problems are being ignored
Iowa is proving one party government has a cost. In the seven years since taking control of the House, Senate and governorship, Iowa Republicans have
Supervisors approve paving projects, offer small property tax refund to Clarmond
The Wright County Board of Supervisors offered March 4 to refund just over $250 in property taxes to Clarmond Country Club. The private golf course,
Senate passes bill requiring schools outline exemptions to immunization requirements
Legislation requiring schools to include information about vaccine exemptions in communications about immunization passed the Iowa Senate Monday. Senators sent Senate File 2196 to the
Registration Now Open for the Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Conference
AMES, Iowa – Registration is now open for the Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Conference, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Scheduled for April
Protect Yourself from Fraud, Identity Theft and Scams
AMES, Iowa – Protecting yourself from fraud, identity theft and scams is a good idea, particularly for older adults, who scammers often target. This is
Nursing home residents’ cries are falling on deaf ears in the Capitol
Instead of hiring more inspectors, lawmakers are finding ways to reduce inspections Iowa Capital Dispatch has been reporting for four years about nursing home residents
WRIGHT SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT HAS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) awards scholarships annually to area students. There are 5 scholarships available to graduating high school seniors
Iowa Senate passes bill requiring employer use of E-Verify
A bill requiring employers use the federal E-Verify system to vet workers’ immigration status passed the Iowa Senate Wednesday. Senate File 108, which passed in
