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How many H-2A petitions were made by Iowa employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024?

By L. K. Wheeler | Oct 22, 2025

All 13 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Iowa, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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FOIA request sent to University of Northern Iowa regarding board member information on October 22, 2025

By R. K. Blankenship | Oct 22, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Northern Iowa regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Iowa State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

By F. L. Murphy | Oct 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Iowa State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to University of Iowa regarding board member information on October 22, 2025

By M. L. Duckworth | Oct 22, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Iowa regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

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Iowa's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Oct. 4

By D. E. Ruiz | Oct 21, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 27.

Governor Reynolds releases final Iowa DOGE Task Force report with recommendations

By R. M. Machado | Oct 21, 2025

Governor Kim Reynolds has released the final report and recommendations from the Iowa DOGE Task Force, a group established to evaluate and improve state government operations.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Iowa employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

By L. K. Wheeler | Oct 21, 2025

In 2024, 94.2% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in Iowa were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Governor Reynolds and Lt. Governor Cournoyer announce public events for late October

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 20, 2025

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer have released their public schedules for the week of October 20 through October 26, 2025.

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Senator Grassley addresses government shutdown and other key topics in Capitol Hill Report

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley released his latest Capitol Hill Report, addressing a range of current issues in national policy.

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Speaker Grassley announces committee leadership changes ahead of 2026 session

By M. L. Duckworth | Oct 20, 2025

House Speaker Pat Grassley has announced new appointments for House committee chair positions ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session.

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Rep. Gary Mohr addresses Iowa's fiscal strategy following REC October projections

By M. L. Duckworth | Oct 20, 2025

Rep. Gary Mohr, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, has commented on the recent October projections from the Revenue Estimating Conference.

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Iowa allocates $3.3 million for rail infrastructure to boost job creation

By R. K. Blankenship | Oct 20, 2025

The Iowa Transportation Commission has allocated $3.3 million for rail infrastructure and development projects through the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant (RRLG) Program.

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Iowa 3 bridge reopens after expedited flood recovery project

By F. L. Murphy | Oct 19, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced the reopening of the Iowa 3 bridge over the Little Sioux River in Cherokee.

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Traffic pattern changes on I-80 between West Branch and Iowa City start Oct. 21

By M. L. Duckworth | Oct 18, 2025

Traffic changes are set to begin on Interstate 80 between West Branch and Iowa City starting October 21, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Davenport construction office.

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Senator Grassley continues oversight into FBI's 'Arctic Frost' probe targeting Trump allies

By R. M. Machado | Oct 17, 2025

Under the Biden administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched an investigation in April 2022 codenamed Arctic Frost.

Iowa governor extends harvest proclamation allowing heavier farm transport loads

By E. H. Little | Oct 17, 2025

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will extend a proclamation that affects the transportation of agricultural products and materials across the state.

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Permanent road closure near Granger begins October 21

By F. L. Murphy | Oct 17, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced the permanent closure of NW 114th Street at NW 106th Avenue near Granger, effective Tuesday, October 21.

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Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to hold meeting in Dubuque

By M. L. Duckworth | Oct 17, 2025

The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) is scheduled to meet on October 21 at the E.B. Lyons Interpretative Center in Dubuque.

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances two U.S. attorney nominees

By E. H. Little | Oct 16, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with two nominations for U.S. Attorney positions.

Governor Reynolds highlights Iowa's fiscal position after REC meeting

By E. H. Little | Oct 16, 2025

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds commented on the state’s financial outlook following the October meeting of the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC).