The Iowa Economic Development Board recently approved funds for three start-up businesses. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappelman says Ames-based Janas Materials was awarded a $100,000 loan to help refine its product. “They developed sustainable technology for the coating industry that improves the appearance and application of wood stains. They provide a more environmentally friendly alternative,” she […]

Bill makes smuggling undocumented immigrants a crime in Iowa
Human smuggling of undocumented immigrants — to conceal them from law enforcement — would become a crime in Iowa if a






