Seven U.S. Senate Democrats Call For Ethics Probe Of Hawley, Cruz

Seven U.S. Senate Democrats are urging the chamber’s ethics panel to look into two Republican senators’ unsubstantiated claims.

Reynolds: Iowans 65 And Older Will Be Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccines Starting Feb. 1

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday Iowa will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents age 65 and older starting Feb. 1.

Biden Yanks Keystone XL Permit In First-Day Order, Citing Climate Change

In one of his first official acts after taking office, President Biden revoked the federal permit for the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline.

Grassley Blasts Trump’s Last-Minute Ethanol Exemptions

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa on Thursday said he opposed the Trump administration’s last-minute approval of three ethanol waivers.

Biden Orders Tougher Mask Rules As Part Of Overhauled COVID-19 Strategy

President Joe Biden’s first policy focus after being sworn in is overhauling the disjointed federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buttigieg Puts Greenhouse Gas Reduction At Center Of Biden Transportation Policy

Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg offered an unapologetic defense of President Joe Biden’s vision for improved transportation.

Reynolds: Guard Treatment At U.S. Capitol ‘Unconscionable’

Reynolds called Iowa’s adjutant general Friday morning to confirm the Guard members would be leaving for home immediately after a dust-up.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Cases Continue To Fall, 62 More Deaths Recorded

Iowa recorded 62 more coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, but new cases and hospitalizations continue to fall sharply.

Public Defender Disciplined For ‘Explicit’ Jailhouse Conversations

A state public defender has received a public reprimand for misusing his status as an attorney to engage in intimate conversations.

Iowa Continues To Lag Behind Other States In Testing And In Vaccinations

When it comes to testing for the coronavirus, Iowa continues to rank last among the 50 states.

Iowa Environmentalists Hail Biden’s First-Day Actions, Ask For More

President Joe Biden spent part of his first day in office reversing the previous administration’s environmental policies on climate change.

Biden Immigration Overhaul Would Open A Door To Citizenship For 11 Million People

President Joe Biden is poised to send a sweeping immigration reform bill to Congress Thursday.

House Panels Advance Constitutional Amendments On Abortion, Gun Rights

Proposals to amend Iowa’s constitution to restrict state courts’ authority over abortion and firearms cases are advancing in the Iowa House.

Zoo Attorney Argues A Finding Of Guilt Warrants No More Than A $100 Fine

The attorney representing the operators of eastern Iowa’s Cricket Hollow Zoo said his clients never violated a court order.

Missouri Republican To Delay Senate Confirmation Of Biden’s Pick For Homeland Security

Hawley, a Missouri Republican, announced his opposition to Alejandro Mayorkas following Tuesday’s hearing on the DHS nominee.

Inauguration Day: Here’s What Biden Plans To Do On His First Day As President

Joe Biden early Wednesday unveiled the list of executive orders, memos and directives he will make when he assumes the presidency.

Biden Takes The Oath Of Office With Troops On Guard And Towering Challenges Ahead

The former vice president and longtime senator from Delaware spoke before members of Congress seated in socially distanced chairs.

Infections Continue Their Upward Trend In Iowa While Vaccinations Lag

Iowa reported an additional 19 coronavirus deaths and 1,398 new infections Thursday, as the state’s rate of infection continued to climb.

Biden Pledges Massive Vaccine Uptick As States Struggle With Confusion Over Supplies

A month after the first vaccine was approved, only 30 million doses have been sent to states and less than 12 million administered.

Climate Experts: Iowa Drought Likely To Extend Into Spring Planting Season

Iowa has a slightly elevated risk of the drought in western counties pushing into spring planting season, a top federal official said.

Experts: Biden Likely To Take Slow Approach On China Trade

Agricultural experts don’t expect President-elect Joe Biden to quickly reverse the United States’ chilly relationship with China.

More Than 21,000 Guard Members From 50 States Headed To D.C., And Numbers May Grow

At least 21,000 National Guard men and women — from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia — will provide security.

Iowa Senate Panel Advances Death Penalty Legislation

They spoke during an online subcommittee meeting for Senate File 82, which would make the death penalty available for first-degree murder.

Licensing Board Lifts Restrictions On Iowa Surgeon Facing Four Malpractice Lawsuits

The Iowa Board of Medicine has lifted some of the restrictions imposed on an Iowa physician who is facing four malpractice lawsuits.

Reynolds’ ‘Back The Blue’ Bill Already Faces Opposition From Black Lives Matter

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed bill to increase penalties for those who attack the police has yet to be introduced at the Statehouse.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Cases Rise As Testing Rebounds

Iowa is seeing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, at the same time testing has increased, the New York Times reported.

Congressman Pushes Criminal Investigation Of Trump For Capitol Attack

A Democratic congressman has filed a resolution directing the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation against Trump.

Iowa Reports 83 Additional Deaths Amid The Latest Surge In Infections

Iowa recorded 83 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, one of the state’s highest single-day death tolls during the 10-month pandemic.

Space Command HQ Decision Criticized As ‘Politically Motivated’

The U.S. Air Force has selected Huntsville, Ala., as the permanent headquarters for the U.S. Space Command.

U.S. House Votes To Again Impeach Trump, As A ‘Clear And Present Danger’

The U.S. House voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, charging him with inciting violent rioters.

General: Pandemic, Derecho Brought Most Diverse Guard Mobilization Since 2008

Soldiers and airmen logged miles equivalent to 17 trips around Earth without serious injuries or incidents, Corell said.

Zoo Owner Lashes Out In Court At ‘Animal Rights Terrorist Group’

The testimony of Pamela Sellner of Manchester came in the fourth and final day of Sellner’s contempt-of-court trial.

Highlights Of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Budget Plan And Agenda

Here are some of the highlights of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ budget proposal and priorities she addressed in Tuesday’s Condition of the State.

Reynolds: All Iowa Students Deserve The Option Of 100% Classroom Instruction

She called for immediate legislation that will allow all Iowa children to return to classrooms “all day, Monday through Friday.”

Iowa’s Pandemic-Pummeled Small Businesses Appeal To Congress For More Aid

Forty Iowans will be among a national group of 2,000 small-business owners lobbying virtually on Wednesday for more support.

Chief Justice Highlights Child Welfare Priorities In First Condition Of The Judiciary Speech

It was a speech far different in tone and content than lawmakers typically heard from past chief justices.

Lawmakers Open Session, Call For Action On Tax Cuts, In-Person Classes, Child Care, Limiting Abortion

Despite the pandemic and the August derecho, Whitver said it is not time to “raid” reserves set aside for emergencies.

Iowa Lawmakers Address U.S. Capitol Riots At 2021 Legislative Session Opens

Last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol cast a shadow over the Iowa Statehouse during the opening day of the Legislature’s 2021 session.

Iowa Democrats Decry GOP Lawmakers’ ‘Failure Of Leadership’ On Pandemic Response

Republicans continue to control both chambers of the Legislature and the governor’s office.

Iowa’s COVID Mitigation Efforts Eased As Vaccine Rollout Stalls And Infections Increase

As Iowa again loosens COVID-19 mitigation measures, the state is recording a 50% increase in the average number of new infections.