Create an Iowa adventure with the Iowa byways interactive website. It’s got all kinds of information on Iowa’s nationally recognized byways, including route descriptions and history, contact information, and listings of local events, attractions and travel services. You can plan, map and share your trip, save notes or even send an e-postcard. See what the [...]
Read the full story >>Healthy & Happy Outdoors—also known as H2O—is a new initiative to connect Iowans with the outdoors to reduce stress and improve health. Go to www.iowadnr.gov/h2o and find more than 30 types of outdoor activities at over 1,600 state and county parks and recreation areas. Each time you complete an outdoor activity, you can have your [...]
Read the full story >>Monday, May 27, is Memorial Day. It is a time to remember the fallen soldiers who bravely served our country and the veterans among us who’ve sacrificed for our freedom. Military service is a life-changing event. That’s why supporting our veterans, service members and their families is a fundamental responsibility we all share. While the [...]
Read the full story >>The 2013 Legislature is in overtime. While the Iowa House and Senate have agreed on how much to spend, we still need to hammer out the final details of a balanced state budget that makes smart investments in Iowa’s future. The path to a dynamic economy is to strengthen and grow Iowa’s middle class. To [...]
Read the full story >>The State Historical Library is selling a book about Iowa’s 57 Civil War Medal of Honor recipients. Sen. Dennis Black, D-Lynnville, is the author of “Profiles of Valor: Iowa’s Medal of Honor Recipients of the Civil War.” He has spoken several times on the Iowa Senate floor about his book, and has pointed out that all proceeds will benefit the State Historical Society of Iowa.
Read the full story >>Chief Justice Mark Cady said in his State of the Judiciary address in January that “Iowans expect their government to operate a full-time, full-service and efficient court system.” The Legislature is working to provide that full-time access to justice with court funding in the Judicial Branch Budget. Senate File 442, approved with strong bipartisan support, [...]
Read the full story >>The Legislature has approved changes that will make getting your Iowa driver’s license a lot faster and easier. SF 224, signed into law May 1, lets Iowa veterans get their veteran status marked on their driver’s license or state ID when they go in for a duplicate rather than waiting until they come up for [...]
Read the full story >>DNA collected in the context of minor crimes can yield major benefits in public safety. DNA can help solve crimes faster, avoid costly trials and save taxpayer money. In 2006, New York extended its DNA database. Since then, DNA taken from those who commit petty larceny has helped solve about 1,000 crimes, including murders, sexual [...]
Read the full story >>Iowa has almost 60,000 licensed nurses, one of the largest workforces in the state. Nurses spend more time in direct contact with patients than most other health care professionals. Nurses are responsible for the treatment, safety and recovery of our friends and family when faced with medical emergencies, chronic disease and other health issues. They [...]
Read the full story >>SF 432 – Department of Revenue agency efficiency bill SF 436 – Historic Tax credits SF 454 – Telecommunications property taxes SF 455 – Sales tax exemption for environmental testing services HF 621 – Property Assessment Appeal Board, timeline for property tax assessment protests HF 627 – Property tax exemption for county fairgrounds HF 632 [...]
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