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Iowa 2011-12 enrollment figures show slight decline
December 28, 2011 DES MOINES- The number of students who enrolled in Iowa’s public schools for the 2011-12 school year decreased slightly from the year before, according to the official certified enrollment report... more »»
Eight Things You Should Know Before You Buy A Daily Deal
December 3, 2011 Frugalistas looking to snag a bargain on a massage or a fancy dinner at new restaurant can spend a lot of time browsing daily deal sites. more »»
’Tis the Season for Saving: 17 Tips to Keep Your Holiday Spending Habits off the Naughty List
December 1, 2011 The holidays are upon us, and in addition to festive time spent with family and friends, for most of us it means a lot of money spent on holiday gifts and other once-a-year expenses. more »»
New blog: "Why is College so Expensive"
November 29, 2011 Iowa College Aid has issued a new blog post titled "Why is College so Expensive". more »»
Iowa economy gains 2,300 jobs in October
November 28, 2011 DES MOINES- Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 6.0 percent in October, while the number of unemployed dropped below 100,000 for the first time since November 2009. more »» 
New book - "Iowa?...It’s a State of Mind" is published
November 27, 2011 Hunter Higgs, LLC, a communications and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the release of a new book of satirical humor by Iowa humorist Dan Hunter. Iowa?.. more »» 
CIPCO adding new Iowa-based wind energy
November 26, 2011 DES MOINES - Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) announced on Nov. more »»
Get the information you need, when you need it – customize Iowa’s 511 traveler information website
November 25, 2011 AMES-Since its inception more than a decade ago, Iowa’s 511 traveler information website has continued its transformation to better meet motorists’ needs. The full-featured site, found at www.511ia. more »»
Keep the holidays healthy
November 24, 2011 Iowa recorded its first confirmed case of seasonal influenza last week and the Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network has noted increased flu activity since then. more »»
Treasure hunting through attic trash?
November 23, 2011 From PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow” to A&E’s “Storage Wars,” reality TV has capitalized on our fascination with discovering treasure in household junk. more »»
Live Healthy Iowa's Next Step Challenge surpasses goals
November 18, 2011 AMES- Live Healthy Iowa's six-week pedometer-based walking challenge 'The Next Step Challenge' finished Oct. more »»
Automatic mailing of Iowa Income Tax booklets eliminated for 2011
November 17, 2011 With the continued growth of electronic filing, the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) will no longer automatically mail paper income tax forms and instruction booklets to individual taxpayers... more »» 
Grassley requests audio, video coverage of landmark health care case in Supreme Court
November 16, 2011 WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked Chief Justice John Roberts to provide audio and video coverage of the landmark Supreme Court proceedings of the federal health care reform la. more »» 
Governor Branstad extends proclamation allowing overweight loads for harvest season
November 14, 2011 (DES MOINES)- Today (Monday, November 14, 2011) Gov. Terry Branstad will extend a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of soybeans, corn, hay, straw and stover. more »»
IDPH announces first flu case of season
November 14, 2011 The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received its first confirmed seasonal influenza report for the 2011-2012 seaso. more »»
IASB Annual Convention lauds "The Power of Focus"
November 13, 2011 Des Moines- More than 1,150 school board members and administrators from across the state will gather next week for the 66th Annual Convention of the Iowa Association of School Boards at Hy-Vee Hal. more »»
Palmer: Momentum building for mental health reform
November 11, 2011 Editor’s Note: The Tama County Board of Supervisors is slated to discuss mental health issues affecting trhe county during their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. more »»
Thursday, Nov. 10 is Weather Awareness Day
November 9, 2011 Thursday, November 10, which is Winter Weather Awareness Day in Iowa. more »»
Iowa unemployment rate drops to 6.0 percent
October 31, 2011 DES MOINES (SPECIAL) - Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped slightly to 6.0 percent in September from 6.1 percent in Augus. more »»
World Livestock Auctioneer Champion appearing at 2 Iowa livestock markets i
October 29, 2011 The winner of the 2011 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC), Charly Cummings, will bring his prize-winning talent to two Iowa livestock markets, Nov. 17 & 18. Here‚s his schedule: Nov. more »» |
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