University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook said a proposed mid-year funding cut for the University of Iowa and Iowa State University but not the University of Northern Iowa reflects each university's distinct mission, not favoritism. This IowaWatch Connection podcast covers that and other topic
The Republican-led Iowa Senate came up with $31.9 million in spending cuts for this fiscal year, which ends June 30, bringing that legislative house closer to cuts the House and governor's office find to be acceptable. This IowaWatch Connection podcast brings you up to date on how this Iowa General
An Oct. 19 Revenue Estimating Conference report showing Iowa's revenue projections for this fiscal year down $133 million from where they were anticipated primed the state's gubernatorial campaign with a hot topic: how finances are being managed.
This IowaWatch Connection podcast examines Iowa's tax breaks for new businesses after a recent deal to bring a new Apple Inc. center to Waukee. Good deal or not?
An IowaWatch-Iowa Public Radio report last week shows that Iowa lawmakers have repeatedly dropped the ball when it comes to providing funding equity for the state’s public schools.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will step down in 2017 to become the U.S. Ambassador to China after President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of him to the post is confirmed. This IowaWatch Connection podcast report looks at that career that made Branstad the longest-serving governor in American history.
Something is amiss in the Adams County Auditor’s Office. Usually, election time means active citizens will barrage county auditors with filings and petitions to run for office. But for Nancy Carmichael, the county auditor, it means she has to coax people to stay in their post and fill the ballot.
