Iowa A.G. opens investigation of sheriff after his remarks about ICE detentions
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she has opened an investigation into a northeast Iowa sheriff who has said his department will not help Immigration and Customs Enforcement take unconstitutional […]
With state license granted, groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids casino is tomorrow
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote was four-to-one. “Obviously a cataclysmic day for Cedar Rapids and Linn […]
Iowans are reminded to ‘Remember the Chickadee’ on their tax forms
State wildlife officials are asking Iowans not to skip over the Fish and Wildlife Fund this tax season, what’s popularly known as the Chickadee Check-off. Stephanie Shepherd, a state wildlife […]
Legislators consider ways to bring Iowa more health care personnel
Iowa lawmakers advanced three bills this week that aim to raise the state’s number of medical providers. One of the bills would give priority for medical residency slots to Iowa […]
Regulators grant state license for Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote this morning was 4-1. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell told reporters […]
Water quality advocates challenge DNR decision on Northeast Iowa cattle lot
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has renewed a water use permit for large cattle feeding operation in northeast Iowa, and water quality advocates are pushing back. James Larew is […]
Governor’s bill on cell phone use in Iowa schools clears subcommittee
The governor’s proposal to ban students from using cell phones during class time has cleared initial review in the Iowa Senate. School districts would have to adopt policies for cell […]
Bill in Iowa legislature proposes new rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacists are praising a bill under consideration in the Iowa House and Senate that would set new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs. Critics accuse PBMs of pocketing part […]
Four Iowans at Trump’s ‘No Men in Women’s Sports’ event
Four Iowa elected officials were at the White House yesterday as President Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican […]
Anti-Trump protest at Iowa Capitol part of #50501 movement
Demonstrators gathered outside the Capitol in Des Moines Wednesday, as rallies were staged across the U.S. to protest President Trump’s agenda. Amy Chen of Iowa City said she’s worried. “I […]