Laura Arny

Iowa Bridges Among Worst in the Country, Study Finds

After a national study was taken, it was found that Iowa's bridges were the among the most structurally deficient in the country. Although many of the bridges will remain safe for up to 50 years, the state and cities are struggling with finding funds to fix the bridges.

By Laura Arny and Margaret Murphy

/ 17 Jun 2011

Iowa Bridges Among Worst in the Country, Study Finds

Sabbatical Cap Awaits Branstad's Signature

Although a proposal in the state legislature to temporarily suspend use of sabbaticals at Iowa universities has been weakened, discontent in academia continues.

By Laura Arny

/ 6 Mar 2011

Gov. Branstad is expected to sign the resolution to cap sabbaticals. Source: Gov. Branstad's website.

Group Petitions to Raise Toy Safety Standards

The Public Interest Research Group, PIRG, is gathering signatures for a petition to protect children from dangerous toys that may lurk in the colorful gift-wrappings this holiday season.

By Ashley Oerman, Tyler Harris and Laura Arny

/ 18 Dec 2010