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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Through December 2026

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Through December 2026

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation extending the period during which certain agricultural products can be transported overweight without a permit. This proclamation is effective immediately and will continue through December 6, 2026. The order specifically allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), and manure (dry and liquid) to exceed standard weight limits, provided they do not surpass a gross weight of 90,000 pounds. Additionally, the proclamation stipulates that axle weight limits determined under Iowa Code § 321.463 (6) (a)-(b) cannot be exceeded by more than 12.5 percent, and the legal maximum axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds must not be surpassed. These provisions apply to loads transported on all Iowa highways, excluding the interstate system, and require compliance with posted limits on roads and bridges.

John Deere Announces Closure of Two Iowa Manufacturing Plants, Production to Shift by 2028

John Deere Announces Closure of Two Iowa Manufacturing Plants, Production to Shift by 2028

John Deere Announces Closure of Two Iowa Manufacturing Plants, Production to Shift by 2028

3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office

3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office

Authorities say a shooting at an Iowa post office has left three people injured

Postal worker charged after shooting co-workers at Iowa post office

Postal worker charged after shooting co-workers at Iowa post office

A Des Moines postal employee faces attempted murder charges after police said she shot two co-workers at a post office.

Investigators are looking into whether an Iowa postal worker targeted her colleague in shooting

Investigators are looking into whether an Iowa postal worker targeted her colleague in shooting

The woman accused of shooting and wounding two female co-workers at the main post office in Iowa’s capital city has made her initial court appearance

Governor Reynolds Orders Flags Half-Staff to Honor Fallen WWII Sailor

Governor Reynolds Orders Flags Half-Staff to Honor Fallen WWII Sailor

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued an order for all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This directive is in solemn remembrance of U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove, a World War II veteran who served aboard the USS Canopus in the Pacific Theater. Fireman First Class Shove tragically died as a prisoner of war at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp in Luzon, Philippine Islands, at the age of 21. Born in Washta, Iowa, in 1922, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Des Moines. His remains were identified in 2025, bringing closure decades after his death. The funeral service for Fireman First Class Shove is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa, followed by interment with military honors at Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life event will also be held at the Sioux City Public Museum.

John Deere to Close Two Iowa Factories as Part of U.S. Restructuring Plan

John Deere to Close Two Iowa Factories as Part of U.S. Restructuring Plan

John Deere to Close Two Iowa Factories as Part of U.S. Restructuring Plan

Karina Longworth, Host of 'You Must Remember This,' Explores Old Hollywood Histories in Iowa Tour

Karina Longworth, Host of 'You Must Remember This,' Explores Old Hollywood Histories in Iowa Tour

Karina Longworth, Host of 'You Must Remember This,' Explores Old Hollywood Histories in Iowa Tour

Governor Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation for Agricultural Transportation in Iowa

Governor Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation for Agricultural Transportation in Iowa

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation extending the weight limits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities. This proclamation, effective immediately and continuing through December 6, 2026, allows vehicles carrying corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), and manure (dry and liquid) to exceed standard weight limits without requiring a special permit. The gross weight for these vehicles can be up to 90,000 pounds. This measure applies to all highways within Iowa, with the exception of the interstate system. Additionally, the proclamation specifies that axle weight limits determined under Iowa Code § 321.463 (6) (a)-(b) cannot be exceeded by more than 12.5 percent, and the legal maximum axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds must be respected. All vehicles must also comply with posted limits on roads and bridges.

Iowa State Bar Association to Host Environmental Law Seminar Addressing Emerging Technologies and Regulations

Iowa State Bar Association to Host Environmental Law Seminar Addressing Emerging Technologies and Regulations

The Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) is set to host its 2026 Environmental Law Seminar on November 13. This seminar will delve into how emerging technologies, energy development, and environmental regulations are collectively shaping Iowa's legal landscape. Legal professionals attending the event will gain insights from experts on current developments and the legal challenges these changes present for their clients. The program, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers attendees the flexibility to participate in person at the Boyd Law Building in Iowa City or the ISBA Building in Des Moines, or virtually via a live webinar. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person. The seminar features a lineup of environmental regulators, practicing attorneys, and academics who will discuss timely issues in environmental and energy law, including a conversation with Iowa’s energy leaders, the intersection of AI technology with environmental and energy law, an EPA update, and discussions on developing energy in...

Iowa DNR Did Not Issue Warnings for 27 High E. coli Beach Tests This Summer

Iowa DNR Did Not Issue Warnings for 27 High E. coli Beach Tests This Summer

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) did not issue swim advisories for 27 instances this summer where single E. coli sample tests at state beaches exceeded state standards. The DNR conducts weekly tests for E. coli and cyanobacteria toxins at state park beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swim advisories are typically issued when tested samples surpass a specific threshold. However, the decision to issue an advisory is also influenced by a five-year data point that classifies beaches as 'vulnerable,' 'transitional,' or 'less-vulnerable.' Beaches classified as 'less-vulnerable' do not receive advisories based on a single high E. coli test. Advisories are issued for all beaches if the five-week geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 colony forming units (CFU) per 100 milliliters of water. Tammie Krausman, DNR communications director, stated that due to the time it takes to receive lab results (1.5 to 2 days), the department uses a predictive model based on historical data, as bacteria levels of...

National Weather Service Urges Iowa Residents to Prepare for El Niño Winter

National Weather Service Urges Iowa Residents to Prepare for El Niño Winter

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a call for Iowa residents to prepare for the upcoming El Niño winter season. On Winter Weather Preparedness Day, observed in Iowa, the NWS advised citizens to stock emergency supplies and ensure their vehicles are ready for winter conditions. This guidance emphasizes the potential for significant snowfall and extreme cold across the state. Residents are encouraged to assemble home emergency kits, including snow shovels and salt, and to have their vehicles checked for winter readiness. Drivers should also carry blankets, jumper cables, and portable phone chargers, and clear exhaust pipes of snow if running an engine for heat to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. The NWS, a federal agency under NOAA, is responsible for issuing weather forecasts, watches, and warnings for the United States.