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Iowa Governor Reynolds Releases Final Report from Outdoor Recreation Task Force to Boost State Economy

Iowa Governor Reynolds Releases Final Report from Outdoor Recreation Task Force to Boost State Economy

Iowa Governor Reynolds Releases Final Report from Outdoor Recreation Task Force to Boost State Economy

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Honored by U.S. Meat Export Federation for Trade Leadership

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Honored by U.S. Meat Export Federation for Trade Leadership

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Honored by U.S. Meat Export Federation for Trade Leadership

Lee County and Mesabi Metallics Advance $15 Billion Steel Complex with Tax Incentive Agreement

Lee County and Mesabi Metallics Advance $15 Billion Steel Complex with Tax Incentive Agreement

Lee County and Mesabi Metallics Advance $15 Billion Steel Complex with Tax Incentive Agreement

Iowa Offers 75% Income Tax Credit for School Tuition Organization Donations

Iowa Offers 75% Income Tax Credit for School Tuition Organization Donations

Iowa taxpayers are eligible for an income tax credit when they donate to a School Tuition Organization (STO) during the tax year. This tax credit is equal to 75% of the amount contributed to the STO. The Iowa Department of Revenue authorizes STOs to issue tax credit certificates to donors, with the amount of certificates determined by Iowa Code section 422.11S. This is an Iowa-specific tax credit, distinct from the new Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. To qualify for the credit, an STO must be a charitable organization exempt from federal taxation under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). It must allocate at least 90% of its annual revenue to tuition grants for children attending qualified nonpublic elementary or secondary schools in Iowa, without limiting availability to students of a single school.

Iowa Winter 2026-27: Milder Temperatures Expected Amid Strong El Niño

Iowa Winter 2026-27: Milder Temperatures Expected Amid Strong El Niño

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has forecasted a strong to very strong El Niño event for the 2026-27 winter season, with a greater than 83% chance of lasting through January to March 2027. This could result in milder-than-average temperatures across Iowa and the Midwest. However, snowfall predictions remain uncertain, as they depend on the alignment of cold and moisture during specific weather events. Historical data shows that Des Moines typically experiences its first snow in mid-November, with average snowfall of 9 inches in December and 10 inches in January.

University of Iowa Study Reveals Widespread Pesticide Contamination in Iowa's Environment

University of Iowa Study Reveals Widespread Pesticide Contamination in Iowa's Environment

A recent study by the University of Iowa has found widespread pesticide contamination in Iowa's environment, with pesticides detected in surface water, urban canopies, and indoor dust. Researchers analyzed 193 surface water samples from northeastern Iowa between 2024 and 2026, finding two insecticides, clothianidin and imidacloprid, in 98% and 82% of samples, respectively. Concentrations of these insecticides often exceeded EPA thresholds for aquatic life. Atrazine, an herbicide reclassified as 'probably carcinogenic to humans' by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, was found in 91% of samples analyzed in 2025 and 2026. Leaf samples from public parks and elementary schools in Iowa City also showed pesticides, with patterns matching typical agricultural application timelines. A pilot study in 28 rural and urban households revealed pesticides in indoor dust, including fungicide azoxystrobin in 80% of samples and imidacloprid in 79%. This research, part of the Iowa Integrated Network for Science,...

USDA Highlights Veteran Mike Ziemba's Conservation Efforts and Community Healing Through 'Fridays on the Farm'

USDA Highlights Veteran Mike Ziemba's Conservation Efforts and Community Healing Through 'Fridays on the Farm'

The USDA's 'Fridays on the Farm' series is featuring disabled Vietnam War Veteran Mike Ziemba, who transformed 40 acres in Harrison County, Iowa, into a sanctuary for wildlife and a place for personal recovery. Ziemba, who sought peace and healing from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), began by planting trees on his barren property, which was previously used for hay production. His success led him to collaborate with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other organizations to develop a long-term conservation plan. In 2020, he utilized NRCS' Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding to implement herbaceous weed treatment and conservation cover, enhancing wildlife habitat and addressing resource concerns like soil erosion and water quality. Ziemba's efforts have attracted diverse wildlife, including deer, turkey, monarchs, and various birds.

Iowa and Brazil Farmland Price Gap Widens Amidst Market Pressures

Iowa and Brazil Farmland Price Gap Widens Amidst Market Pressures

Iowa and Brazil Farmland Price Gap Widens Amidst Market Pressures

U.S. States Offer Diverse R Tax Credit Programs to Stimulate Research and Development

U.S. States Offer Diverse R Tax Credit Programs to Stimulate Research and Development

U.S. States Offer Diverse R Tax Credit Programs to Stimulate Research and Development

Iowa basketball announces Brava Roof Tile as jersey patch partner

Iowa basketball announces Brava Roof Tile as jersey patch partner

Iowa basketball announced Brava Roof Tile as the program's first official jersey patch partner.

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility Through Partnership with Landus Cooperative

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility Through Partnership with Landus Cooperative

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility Through Partnership with Landus Cooperative

GROWMARK Lists E85 Wholesale Price at Des Moines Terminal Amidst Iowa's Renewable Fuels Market

GROWMARK Lists E85 Wholesale Price at Des Moines Terminal Amidst Iowa's Renewable Fuels Market

GROWMARK Lists E85 Wholesale Price at Des Moines Terminal Amidst Iowa's Renewable Fuels Market