State seeks federal approval of Iowa Medicaid work requirements
The State of Iowa is seeking Trump Administration approval of work requirements for some of the 170,000 Iowa adults enrolled in Medicaid under expanded income guidelines. Governor Kim Reynolds said […]
Governor gets bill creating ‘Center for Intellectual Freedom’ at University of Iowa
A bill to establish a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa has cleared the Iowa House and Senate with Republican support. Senator Kerry Gruenhagen of Walcott said […]
On 32-15 vote, Iowa Senate advances proposed constitutional amendment on taxes
Iowa voters are likely to decide in the 2026 election if Iowa’s constitution has a new amendment that sets a higher threshold for future state income tax increases. The Iowa […]
Iowans should pluck morel mushrooms carefully, or face a trip to the ER
It’s already morel hunting season in several Iowa counties, as foodies who crave the taste of the elusive mushrooms — battered in bread crumbs, butter and garlic — hike to […]
DNR investigating spill that’s killed fish in Fort Dodge creek
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the south branch of Lizard Creek near Fort Dodge. Information from the DNR says they received a call […]
Thousands of Iowans expected to file for an extension on federal tax returns
A spokesman for the IRS says an estimated 147,000 Iowa taxpayers will request an extension this year. Spokesman Chris Miller says an extension is an option if you can’t meet […]
Bill would give Iowa race tracks some liability protection from nuisance lawsuits
The legislature has unanimously voted to give Iowa race tracks a legal defense against so-called “nuisance” lawsuits filed by new neighbors. Senator Cherilynn Westrich of Ottumwa said the liability protection […]
NEA grant cuts hit Iowa humanities groups, libraries, historical societies
Arts and culture groups around the country have lost millions of dollars in funding after the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled its grants — including grants for several Iowa […]
ISU plans to squash its longtime Insect Zoo
A petition and letter-writing campaign is being launched in an effort to save the highly popular Insect Zoo at Iowa State University, which officials plan to close at semester’s end […]
Final legislative approval of new rules for Iowa election recounts
The Iowa Senate has sent the governor a bill to set new guidelines for election recounts. “Fair elections are the absolute bedrock of our system of government,” Senator Ken Rozenboom, […]