Governor says Iowa Medicaid work requirements will go into effect Jan. 1
New federal rules that are to go into effect in 2027 will require some Americans enrolled in an expansion of the Medicaid program to prove they’re working at least 80 […]
Iowa Lottery sees good start to new fiscal year
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says the first month of the new fiscal year is starting with a little momentum. “It’s been a strong start to fiscal ’26. I don’t […]
Missing/injured pet scheme is costing Iowans thousands of dollars
A particularly cruel scam is surfacing in central Iowa that preys on people who’ve lost a pet. Mackenzie Olk, spokeswoman for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says the agency […]
U.S. Rep. Nunn says JBS has hired replacements for workers being deported
Congressman Zach Nunn says JBS has been able to hire replacements for workers at the company’s Ottumwa pork plant who had their visas revoked and are being deported. “Working with […]
State approves millions for bioresearch facility at Iowa State University farm
The Iowa Economic Development Board has approved a $10 million grant for a partnership between Iowa State University’s Research Park and an institute called BioMADE. The institute’s chief technology officer […]
Democrat Scholten ends U.S. Senate bid, endorses Turek
Democrat J.D. Scholten has ended his U.S. Senate campaign and now backs a candidate who entered the race last week. Scholten, who’s from Sioux City, is in the middle of […]
Denison police fatally shoot man, drawing protests
A protest rally was held in a Denison park on Sunday, the same park where a man was shot and killed by police on Friday night. Pattie Richie was among […]
Preschool program may shrink in Iowa under new citizenship requirement
Directors of the Head Start preschool program for low-income families in Iowa are waiting for more guidance before moving forward, as new federal policies will require proof of legal status […]
Officials cite escalation in cyber attacks on state government, issue alert
The Iowa Department of Management has sent an alert to state employees, warning that the state’s Emergency Operations Center has observed an increase in so-called “phishing” attacks targeting state government. […]
Encampment this weekend turns back time to Lewis and Clark visit to Sioux City
There’s a living history encampment this weekend to mark the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition’s stay along the Missouri River in the area that is now Sioux City. Theresa Weaver […]