Rod Boshart

The Iowa Lottery is getting computer friendlier. Terry Rich, the lottery’s chief executive officer, announced Thursday that beginning this month, …

A veteran Democratic member of the Iowa Senate has decided to call it quits next year. Sen. Roger Stewart, D-Preston, …

Alcohol continues to be the substance most frequently abused by Iowans. However, a new report out today shows marijuana and …

Iowa’s economy appears to be bouncing along the bottom of the current recession, according to the latest index of leading …

Former Iowa first lady Christie Vilsack announced today she will not be a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010. …

DES MOINES – Des Moines business executive Fred Hubbell’s recent leap into full-time government work was a baptism by fire. …

Gov. Chet Culver sidestepped questions today whether he will seek to reopen contract talks to negotiate new pay agreements with …

Despite warnings that “doomsday” is looming for Iowa’s film industry, a lead investigator said Thursday a go-slow approach is needed …

Tyson Foods will start taking applications next month for 60 new jobs making pet treats at its shuttered Independence plant. …

Former Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to announce Friday he will become a candidate for a fifth term. Branstad, who …

DES MOINES – A subsidiary of Tyson Foods plans to launch a new line of pet treats at an eastern …

The head of the state’s human services agency today said he is looking at sizable cuts to jobs, provider rates …

Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Eugene Meyer today is alerting employees to budget-cutting measures that could mean large-scale layoffs or furloughs …

A top official in the Republican Party of Iowa has resigned to accept a new position leading the 2010 Terry …

Iowa’s court-system faces deep spending cuts and employee reductions that will have a “devastating impact” on the delivery of services …