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Auditors ID $122,000 in undocumented, improper spending by ex-Guttenberg Chamber exec
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (160+ words) A special investigation conducted by the State Auditor’s Office has identified questionable transactions totalling $122,000 that were handled by the former head of a chamber of commerce in northeast Iowa. Brandie Tomkins was hired in October of 2020 to be director of…...
Leader of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association sees mixed result in refinary waivers
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (160+ words) The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has a mixed reaction to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision to give 34 small refineries exemptions from mixing reneable fuels with gas. Monte Shaw describes the announcement as a “bad news-maybe not…...
$5 million in FEMA assistance for central Iowans dealing with damage after torrential rains
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (134+ words) Storm Lake Radio President Trump, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds posted statements on social media last night announcing $5 million in FEMA funding has been approved for Iowa individuals and farmers impacted by severe weather in July. A spokesman…...
Dubuque lands $750K grant to restore landmark buildings in city park
13+ hour, 59+ min ago (131+ words) Storm Lake Radio The eastern Iowa city of Dubuque is getting a hefty grant to revive a centerpiece of its park system while also restoring the work of a prominent architect from nearly a century ago. Dubuque city planner Chris…...
Rollins says Trump Administration???s???putting beef right back at the center of policymaking??? in D.C.
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (114+ words) Rollins says Trump Administration’s ‘putting beef right back at the center of policymaking’ in D.C. Storm Lake Radio U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Farm Progress Show in Boone yesterday, touting announcements for the cattle industry that…...
Grassley says EPA actions on ethanol recognize the importance of biofuels
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (131+ words) Storm Lake Radio The EPA has approved waivers for 29 small oil refineries, so they do not have to blend ethanol into gasoline — the highest level since 2017. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig calls the decision “unfortunate and unjustified.” Iowa Senator Chuck…...
Storm Lake Seeks Applicants for City Boards and Commissions
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (155+ words) Storm Lake residents have several opportunities to take part in city government, as the city is seeking applicants for multiple boards and commissions. Openings are available on the Public Library Board, ADA Compliance Committee, Board of Appeals, Storm Water Advisory…...
Rob Sand proposes expansion of statewide voluntary preschool program
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (139+ words) The State of Iowa currently provides funding for half a day of preschool for four year olds. Rob Sand, the Democrat running for governor, says the statewide voluntary preschool program should expand to a full day, for both three- and…...
New UI Center for Intellectual Freedom oversight panel meets tomorrow
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (161+ words) A newly formed executive committee will meet tomorrow to discuss hiring a permanent director for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds said it’s taken a while to get the center operating as envisioned…...
National Taxpayers Union calls for neutral analysis of data centers
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (160+ words) Data centers have become a flash point around the state, with some Iowa counties enacting moratoriums. Both candidates for governor have proposed tax changes for data centers. National Taxpayers Union President Pete Sepp said data centers will power America’s economy…...