Governor signs bill changing Iowa foster parent training
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that changes the required training foster parents must complete before they’re licensed by the state. “This bill was largely driven by […]
GOP lawmaker seeks more transparency about federal funding in Iowa gov’t
The chairman of a House committee says he’s had trouble getting answers from state agencies and he’s drafting bills to try to make more information about federal funding and federal […]
ISU study finds washing certain recyclables can pollute water
Iowa State University researchers say they’ve found washing number-five plastic for recycling can leave harmful chemicals behind in the wash water. They identified two types of phthalates the CDC says […]
Iowa Donor Network celebrates donors, seek more participants
April is “Donate Life Month” and the Iowa Donor Network raised a flag Monday celebrating the month at Sioux City’s Unity Point St. Lukes offices. The Donor Network’s John Jorgensen […]
Iowa DOT lets motorists promote non-profits on license plates
Iowans can now purchase a specialty license plate with a blank space that allows them to stick on a state-approved decal from any of several dozen non-profits. Tim Paluch, spokesman […]
Iowa City couple sues after cancelation of naturalization ceremony
A University of Iowa professor and his wife are suing the Trump administration over its alleged decision to halt their progress towards gaining citizenship. In the suit, Sunday and Regina […]
Iowa Senate removes cancer warning from proposed tanning bed permission slips
Iowa is one step closer to requiring parental permission before a minor could book an indoor tanning bed session. The Iowa House voted to require written parental consent for their […]
Bill sets up state licensing for Iowa kickboxing events
The Senate has sent the governor a bill that would regulate public kickboxing matches in Iowa. The state has long required the promoters of boxing and wrestling events to be […]
Appeals Court allows Iowa restrictions on teaching gender identity, sexually explicit books
A U.S. appeals court has vacated preliminary injunctions against the Iowa Law that limits teaching topics for kids in kindergarten through sixth graders. The injunction blocked the law that prohibits […]
Groups lobby for state funding of water quality sensors
A variety of groups are urging legislators to continue state funding for the University of Iowa’s network of river sensors that measure water quality. Cynthia Farmer of the Center for […]