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Iowa, hit hard by inflation, sees misery index rise too

By George Willis | Nov 17, 2021

Price increases are among highest in the country

Iowa joins U.S. in move toward renewable energy

By George Willis | Nov 2, 2021

China Reverts Back to Coal Ways to Meet Demand in Blow to Climate Change Efforts

'Speech ... must be respected': Grassley authors letter to DOJ

By George Willis | Oct 15, 2021

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee have issued a letter responding to Attorney General Merrick Garland’s memo to federal authorities discussing how to deter threats against public servants over COVID-19 directives.

Opioid overdoses in Iowa connected to smuggling at southern borders

By George Willis | Oct 11, 2021

Opioid-related deaths in Iowa have increased 35% during the pandemic, part of a national trend created some say by an influx of fentanyl at the southwest borders where cartels and other criminal organizations have taken advantage of the migrant crisis.

'Pretty heft': Survey shows value of Iowa farmland has increased

By George Willis | Oct 8, 2021

A recent survey indicates Iowa farmers are paying nearly 19% more for farmland since March 2021.

Pence returning to Iowa for early start to 2024 campaign

By George Willis | Oct 8, 2021

Former Vice President Mike Pence is among the potential presidential candidates in 2024 making an early visit to Iowa.

Native Iowan alleges Facebook magnifies hate

By George Willis | Oct 8, 2021

Iowa City native Frances Haugen has made national news alleging Facebook magnifies the kind of hate and misinformation that led to the riot at the U.S. Capitol in January.