Gov. Kim Reynolds wanted the three-year program to offer $150 million in grants to ISPs serving rural areas, though lawmakers only plan to offer $100 million.

Annette Dunn, director of the state transportation department's IT division, will be Iowa's next chief information officer, Gov. Kim Reynolds said.

Iowa joins a growing list of states seeking new ways to provide information to the public.

The state is close to its goal of 100 percent availability of the service across all counties.

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management unveiled a new statewide emergency alert system earlier this week that can send text and audio messages, along…

A new Iowa committee co-chaired by state Chief Information Officer Robert von Wolffradt is tasked with developing a plan to increase broadband technology deployment throughout the state.