Iowa A.G.’s priority bill clears House on 64-30 vote
A bipartisan group of House members has approved one of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s priorities — a bill that would require adults and juveniles arrested for a serious crime […]
Iowa bill requires WIC recipients to be U.S. citizens or legal residents
The Iowa House has passed a bill to bar women and children in Iowa who are in the country illegally from receiving federal food assistance from the Women, Infants and […]
Iowa traffic deaths fall to single digits for first time in February
A spokesman for the DOT says traffic deaths dropped back down after a starting out the New Year up in January. Stuart Anderson told the State Transportation Commission that the […]
Bill removes required ‘Field Day’ in Iowa hunting course for mionrs
Under current law, Iowa youth must finish an online hunter education course and complete an in-person “field day” before they can get a state hunting license, but a bill that’s […]
Bill removes required ‘Field Day’ in Iowa hunting course for minors
Under current law, Iowa youth must finish an online hunter education course and complete an in-person “field day” before they can get a state hunting license, but a bill that’s […]
Parents say Iowa Medicaid managed care should not be permanent
A half dozen parents of children with disabilities are urging lawmakers to reject a plan that would prevent future governors from abandoning the system that has private insurance companies managing […]
Iowa’s 2nd largest school district to cut 20 teachers
The Cedar Rapids School Board plans to eliminate 20 full-time teaching positions from its middle and high schools next budget year in an effort to cut costs. The board earlier […]
Car issues, imposter claims top Iowa Consumer Protection Division complaints
The Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division reports it handled more than 4,000 complaints last year, marking the second straight year with an increase. Attorney General Brenna Bird says complaints […]
Man accused of calling in bomb threat to Dallas County Courthouse
The Dallas County Sheriff says a man is charged with making threats of a bombs in the courthouse on the day he was set to be sentenced. The Sheriff’s Office […]
Bill gives Iowa teachers power to exclude violent, disruptive students from classrooms
Iowa teachers could exclude disruptive or violent students from their classrooms if a bill approved by the House becomes law. The bill requires a meeting between the teacher and principal […]