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Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Reviews Year-End Numbers
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (370+ words) More details at weather.gov " Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says the state's casinos and sports wagering industry are finishing the year in solid shape. Eick says through the end of November, casino revenue statewide is down about…...
Iowa Smokers Can Save Money — And Their Health — By Quitting
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (482+ words) More details at weather.gov " One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to quit smoking, and a survey finds 70 percent of Iowa smokers say they want to quit, while 50 percent plan to try quitting in 2026. Quitting can be…...
Will Iowa Start Taxing Vaping Products?
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (355+ words) More details at weather.gov " Iowa lawmakers may take another look this year at whether vaping products should be taxed like cigarettes. Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh says he plans to talk with fellow Republicans about adding a tax on…...
Iowans Can Plan Ahead for Safe Transportation on New Year’s Eve
1+ day, 54+ min ago (406+ words) More details at weather.gov " New Year's Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be on the road because of impaired driving, and Iowans are being reminded to plan ahead and make safe choices. Katie…...
Garner Makes Changes in City Office Positions
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (194+ words) More details at weather.gov " The city offices will have a subtle difference in staffing as the city goes on a search for a new billing clerk. The city staff has shifted a little according to Garner Mayor Tim Schmidt…...
ISU Expert Explains Why We Fail at Most New Year’s Resolutions, And How to Succeed
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (466+ words) More details at weather.gov " If you plan to make a New Year's resolution tomorrow night, an Iowa State University expert says keeping it will require more than just good intentions. It takes real focus and a different approach to…...
ISU Extension: Don’t Overdo Ice Melt — It Can Damage Your Lawn
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (356+ words) More details at weather.gov " Iowans clearing sidewalks and driveways in winter often face a tradeoff: use enough ice melt to prevent slips, but not so much that the runoff harms nearby grass and plants. Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture…...
USDA Announces January 15 National Batching Deadline for Major NRCS Conservation Programs
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (290+ words) More details at weather.gov " "The NRCS team continues its commitment to Iowa's producers " advancing conservation, strengthening service delivery, and keeping our promise to the men and women who feed and fuel our nation," said NRCS State Conservationist Jon Hubbert....
Iowa DOT and DPS Plan to Reopen Interstate 35 in the Early Afternoon Today
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (334+ words) More details at weather.gov " The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) are planning to reopen Interstate 35 early this afternoon. The agencies had closed I-35 from Ames to Clear Lake, and later to the Minnesota…...
Blizzard Causes Numerous Traffic Issues
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (272+ words) More details at weather.gov " The Iowa State Patrol reported a busy day on Sunday. The patrol decided to close the I-35 because of the dangerous road conditions. In total there were 158 calls for service and 127 calls for motorist assist. Fourteen…...