Branstads’ Ice Cream Maker Arrives On ‘Slow Boat From China’

“It was a slow boat from China,” Branstad, the former governor of Iowa, told the Land Investment Expo in Des Moines.

Branstad: China May Stall Biden Administration Efforts To Improve Trade Deals

Branstad, who returned to Iowa three months ago, spoke at the Land Investment Expo in Des Moines.

Biden Expected To Distribute All Available Vaccine Doses To States

More COVID-19 vaccine doses will be available to states sooner under changes that the incoming Biden administration is expected to make.

Iowa School Districts To Lawmakers: Don’t Penalize Us For COVID-19 Enrollment Losses

Education advocates are calling on the Iowa Legislature to hold school districts that lost enrollment due to COVID-19 financially harmless.

‘Get Some Therapy,’ Angry Wildlife Exhibitor Tells Lawyer In Cricket Hollow Case

The testimony came in the third day of a contempt-of-court trial of the zoo’s owners, Thomas and Pamela Sellner of Manchester.

Judge: State Must Pay $4.9 Million In Legal Fees Tied To Eldora ‘Torture’ Case

That amount represents compensation for $4,540,763 in attorneys’ fees, plus $390,363 in related legal expenses.

Reynolds Says CVS, Walgreens Not Moving Fast Enough To Immunize Nursing Homes

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she’s “not happy” with the speed of COVID-19 immunizations in the state’s long-term care facilities.

COVID-19 Infections And Deaths On The Rise In Iowa As Vaccinations Stall

Iowa reported 61 additional deaths and 2,478 new infections of the deadly virus on Wednesday.

Key Lawmaker Leaves Door Open To Changes In Iowa Election Laws

A top Iowa legislative leader on Thursday said lawmakers could move to “tighten” Iowa’s election laws.

Evidence Of Animals ‘Starved To Death’ Presented In Cricket Hollow Case

The testimony came in the second day of a contempt-of-court trial of the zoo’s owners, Thomas and Pamela Sellner of Manchester.

Democrats Unveil Resolution To Impeach Trump, Fearing A Self-Pardon

The theory is among the many reasons — and there are many, as tempers still flare after an violent and destructive attack on the Capitol.

Multiple Investigations Opened Into The Death Of U.S. Capitol Police Officer In Pro-Trump Riots

A Capitol Police officer died late Thursday from injuries he sustained while a violent mob breached the U.S. Capitol.

Piles Of Dead Animals Were Found At Iowa Zoo, According To Court Testimony

The testimony came in the first day of a contempt-of-court trial of the zoo’s owners, Thomas and Pamela Sellner of Manchester.

Some Dems Urge Another Impeachment Of Trump Following Violence At U.S. Capitol

Trump dug in on his false statements that the election was stolen from him and called for protesters to go home.

Congress Certifies Biden As President After Rioting Mob Is Driven From The Capitol

After a day of insurrection and deadly violence at the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers early Thursday certified Electoral College votes.

Democrats Prepare To Take Over U.S. Senate Control After Double Victories In Georgia

Democrats are poised to gain control of the U.S. Senate after securing historic wins in two Georgia runoff elections.

Reynolds Hits ‘Pause’ On Invest In Iowa Act Program

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday said she is “pausing” one of her centerpiece proposals on mental health and environmental programs.

Iowa Has The Fifth-Highest COVID Positivity Rate, Lowest Number Of Tests

Iowa had the fifth-highest rate of positive coronavirus tests in the nation the past week, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Judge: Trump’s Order Doesn’t Shield Tyson From State-Court Claims Of Wrongful Death

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump’s designation of meatpacking plants as “critical infrastructure” does not insulate Tyson.

Dozens Of GOP Lawmakers To Reject Certifying Biden As President

A series of objections from GOP legislators is expected to stretch that routine process into a much lengthier one.

Democrats Win At Least One Senate Seat In Georgia As Counting Continues

The nation watched as voters in Georgia narrowly elected Democrat Raphael Warnock, making him the first Black senator in Georgia history ...

COVID-19 Has Killed 4,000+ In Iowa, More Than Some Major Wars

COVID-19 has claimed more than 4,000 Iowans’ lives, topping the state’s death toll from some major wars.

U.S. Capitol On Lockdown After Pro-Trump Demonstrators Storm Inside

A mob derailed the typically routine process of Congress certifying the presidential election results on Wednesday.

Environmental Groups To Push Lawmakers For Regulations, Money In Battle Against Water Pollution

Iowa environmental groups plan to push state lawmakers for new regulations and added spending on water quality.

Georgia’s Costly U.S. Senate Showdowns Roil Ahead Of Rally Finales

Polling consistently shows the two contests neck-and-neck, which isn’t surprising since the two races were pushed to a runoff.

Iowa’s Has The Fifth-Highest COVID Positivity Rate, Lowest Number Of Tests

Iowa had the fifth-highest rate of positive coronavirus tests in the nation the past week, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Bipartisan Members Of Congress Launch Wildfire Caucus

The lawmakers will seek ways to better reduce the danger posed by wildfires and provide relief to those affected.

Grassley Suggests He May Preside Over Senate Debate On Electoral College Votes

He suggested Pence was not expected to attend but Grassley’s staff later said that was a “misinterpretation.”

Congress Votes To Override Trump’s Veto Of Annual Defense Authorization Bill

That means the annual defense policy measure will become law despite Trump’s opposition.

With 53,000 Iowans Having Received The Vaccine, New Infections Rise Almost 20%

Another 1,121 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Iowa on Sunday, according to the Washington Post.

Iowa Reports 69 Additional Deaths And 1,757 New COVID-19 Infections

Another 1,757 coronavirus infections were reported in Iowa on Thursday, along with 69 additional deaths.

Another COVID-19 Patient Dies At Troubled Western Iowa Nursing Home

An Iowa nursing home that was the site of a coronavirus outbreak and at least seven deaths is facing another round of sanctions.

A Presidential Election Like None Other, And Now An Inauguration Like None Other

Tempering the celebratory tone is a directive from Biden’s inaugural team for supporters to refrain from traveling to D.C.

Sioux City Charity Fires Two School-Program Officials, Alleging Misuse Of Taxpayer Dollars

Two administrators at a Sioux City charity were fired earlier this year after being accused of misspending federal grant money.

Pelosi To Seat Miller-Meeks While Hart Appeal Continues

A state committee earlier certified Miller-Meeks, making her fourth run for the seat, as the winner by six votes.

State: Iowa Tops 25K COVID-19 Vaccinations

Iowa’s vaccination rate for COVID-19 is rising quickly and will soon be detailed on a state website.

Gun Shows, Other Large Events That Were Canceled Due To The Pandemic Are Resuming In Iowa

The Facebook page indicates that “about 450” individuals will have tables set up at Hy-Vee Hall and that masks are required.

The Top 10 Unforgettable Moments Of A Tumultuous Year In D.C.

To say that 2020 has been an eventful year in the nation’s capital is an understatement.

Axne: Don’t Charge Fees If COVID-19 Stimulus Is Paid Through Debit Cards

Axne and nine colleagues from the House Financial Services Committee wrote to the federal agencies.

Iowa Has A Critical Shortage Of Rural Pharmacies Needed For COVID-19 Vaccination

Leslie Herron, owner of Sumpter Pharmacy in Adel, has done everything she can to prepare for the expected demand in COVID-19 vaccines.