Rod Boshart

Iowa Lottery officials closed the books Wednesday on a record-breaking fiscal year that saw new highs for sales of lottery products, prizes to players and proceeds to the state.

The downward fertility trend likely was exacerbated by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic that stunted dating opportunities and saw couples delay wedding plans as well as face economic stress and future uncertainty in a volatile job market.

Democratic lawmakers question the cost, ‘use of state resources’

But more timely precipitation still needed, experts say, before drought conditions can be eliminated.

Fiscal 2021 wagering tops $3 billion led by casinos

Spotty rains help some, but miss others

“Officer safety” is cited for not providing details to the public -- including how many troopers are going.

Largest share of claims involves Board of Regents institutions

State officials reported last month that law officers had written about 1,500 citations for drivers exceeding 100 mph on Iowa highways since the pandemic began influencing driving behaviors.

Timely rains aid some areas, not others

Double-digit bounce after pandemic pause

Sales topping $400 million first time ever

Farmers reported many crops benefited from much-needed rain but more moisture is needed, especially in the northern two-thirds of the state. At the same time, other parts of the state got too much rain.

But recent rains are helping outlook.

Iowa governor said she took the action in response to requests from Republican Govs. Greg Abbott of Texas and Doug Ducey of Arizona under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.