The Governor recently signed Senate File 542, which makes updates to Iowa’s youth employment laws. This bill changed significantly in its journey through the legislature. This bill was … more

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) issued a press release announcing that IDALS, Iowa State University and the Iowa Department of Natural … more

Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Higher Education Day. Observed annually on June 6, the day commemorates the importance of post-secondary education. “Trade school, vocational program, … more

Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2023, which would make the current Adoption Tax Credit fully refundable, removing income as … more

China & Me  Mamie Van Doren  Starlet Suave Books  ISBN 9798351166513  $29.95  When Joan Olander was growing up on her grandparents’ farm near Rowena, S.D., little … more

Q: What is National Police Week? A: More than six decades ago, Congress passed a joint resolution to establish National Police Week to honor the men and women who answer the call to serve and … more

State Treasurer Roby Smith is announcing an auction to sell contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes. “Each year, financial institutions turn over contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes … more

Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted to overturn an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would impose costly, new emissions standards on heavy-duty freight trucks sold in 2027 … more

From Charles Grassley: In 1988, President Ronald Reagan first recognized May as National Foster Care Month. Every year since, the month of May has been recognized as a time to bring awareness to the … more

State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans to register for the 529 Day giveaways before May 31. “As part of my 529 Day celebration, I’m giving five families a $529 College Savings … more