April 16, 2026

The legislature has passed a bill to require anyone seeking a commercial driver’s license or CDL permit in Iowa to pass an English proficiency test. Representative Ann Meyer of Fort Dodge said new applicants and those renewing a commercial driver’s license must be tested, “to demonstrate they are able to read and speak the English […] View Full Story

Forecasters predict a sunny, warm day ahead for Iowans, and the springtime weather is bringing new warnings about potential poisoning risks in our homes, garages and yards. Linda Kalin, executive director of the Iowa Poison Control Center, says certain types of poisonings are more likely to occur during this time of the year. “People are […] View Full Story

Iowans who’ve always wondered what it would be like to have a giant cockroach crawl up their arm will have the chance to find out this weekend at the Insect Expo being held in central Iowa. Organizers say there will be interactive displays designed to inspire us to discover new things about insects, and to […] View Full Story

The Iowa House has voted to create new tax incentives for nuclear power plant construction as well as the project to reopen a nuclear power in eastern Iowa that’s been idle for nearly six years. The state sales tax exemption would be for construction materials and digital products like control boards or security systems as […] View Full Story