Iowa Prepares To Distribute First Round Of COVID-19 Vaccines

Iowa is preparing to distribute its first round of COVID-19 vaccines to health care workers and long-term care residents and staff.

Georgia Congressman To Be First African American Chairman Of The House Agriculture Committee

The U.S. House Democratic caucus on Thursday ratified Rep. David Scott’s selection to chair the Agriculture Committee.

Veterinarian: Iowa Faces Surge In Fatal Deer Disease

Iowa is likely to see a second straight surge in cases of a fatal deer disease this winter, a state veterinarian said.

COVID Deaths Continue To Rise In Iowa, Hospitalizations Decline

Iowa’s daily coronavirus-related deaths have risen 41% in two weeks, but hospitalizations are down 15%, the New York Times reported.

Cosmetic Surgeon Repeatedly Accused Of Incompetence Appeals To Iowa Supreme Court

A cosmetic surgeon from Davenport who has a history of malpractice claims is challenging state-imposed sanctions for alleged incompetence.

Missouri Senate Approves COVID Spending Bill, Closing Action In Special Session

The Missouri Senate approved a $1.3 billion bill spending remaining federal CARES Act funds Wednesday without any debate.

Grassley Supports Stimulus Package, But Not ‘Massive’ Cash For States

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said Wednesday he supports a new federal stimulus package, but he balked on big-ticket aid.

Cedar Rapids Businesses Lose More Than $133 Million From Derecho Damage

The economic fallout from the derecho that swept across Iowa in August resulted in Cedar Rapids businesses losing more than $133 million.

Lawsuit Claims Reynolds’ Staff, AG’s Office Approved Sexual-Arousal Experiments At Glenwood

A new whistleblower lawsuit alleges Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ staff and an assistant attorney general approved of sexual-arousal experiments.

Reynolds ‘Pleased’ With Slower Rate Of Infection, Calls On Congress To ‘Do Their Job’

The governor’s comments, made at a press conference on Tuesday, came on the same day Iowa reported 1,944 new cases of the virus.

New Pandemic Relief Proposal Rolled Out By Bipartisan Group In Congress

More than a dozen U.S. House and Senate members are pushing for a bipartisan coronavirus relief package.

Iowa COVID Hospitalizations Slow, Deaths Continue To Mount

Iowa’s rate of new coronavirus-related hospitalizations has flattened, but the number of deaths related to COVID-19 has risen by 35%.

Chiropractor Sues State, Claiming Intimidation And Harassment After Fraud Is Alleged

A chiropractor accused of bilking Iowa Medicaid out of $75,000 is suing the state for more than $280,000 in legal fees.

Iowa Schools Spent Nearly $26 Million On COVID-Related Costs But Also Saw Savings

Iowa school districts reported spending nearly $26 million on unexpected coronavirus-related expenses this last fiscal year.

Iowa’s Crisis Hotline Sees Major Increase In Calls In 2020

Since the summer, Drew Martel said people are increasingly calling the state’s crisis hotline, YourLifeIowa.

COVID-19 Spike Eases In Iowa Despite Thousands Testing Positive Daily

The signs of coronavirus trouble continued to ease in Iowa Wednesday but thousands have tested positive daily as the governor urged caution.

Hart Contests 2nd District Results, Plans To Petition U.S. House Committee

Democratic candidate Rita Hart on said she will contest the certified election results showing she lost to Republican Miller-Meeks.

Iowa COVID-19 Cases Dip But Remain High, Daily Deaths Rise 37%

Iowa’s daily COVID-19 deaths continued to rise sharply as new positive tests dipped over the holiday weekend.

State Certifies Miller-Meeks Win By Six Votes; Challenge Likely

A state canvassing board certified the Nov. 3 election results showing Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks defeated Democrat Rita Hart.

Georgia Replaces Iowa As Center Of Political Universe

Georgia is seizing political junkies’ attention the way the Iowa caucuses did last February.

Iowa’s ‘Ag Gag’ Has Stifled Investigations, Despite Pending Court Challenges

Currently, a temporary injunction prevents Iowa from enforcing the 2019 law.

U.S. Senate Runoffs: Was Biden Win A Fluke Or Has Georgia’s Flipped To Blue?

Whether Biden’s win there represents anything more than a fluke fueled by Trump-weary voters is one of the big questions left lingering.

Iowa Grocers’ Fight With The DNR Over ‘Bottle Bill’ Winds Up In Court

Iowa’s grocery stores are taking their fight over the state’s bottle-redemption law to court.

Bar Owner Files Class-Action Lawsuit Over Iowa’s COVID-19 Limits On Business Activity

A Dallas County tavern owner is seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims the governor’s pandemic-related restrictions.

Grassley Back At Work In D.C. Following COVID-19 Quarantine

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is back on Capitol Hill after quarantining due to a positive COVID-19 test.

A Record 49 Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Iowa

A record 49 Iowans with COVID-19 lost their lives on Tuesday, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths to 2,271.

Rate Of Infection Slows In Iowa, But Nursing Home Outbreaks Still Growing

Over the past week, there has been an average of 3,599 cases per day, a decrease of 7% from the average two weeks earlier.

Reynolds: Iowa ‘Cannot Risk’ A Post-Holiday COVID-19 Spike

Reynolds said there were nearly 16,600 new positive cases reported in the past week, with a state positivity rate of 14.7%.

Reynolds: ‘Iowa Is Ready’ For Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccines When Available

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday Iowa is ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are available.

Senators Urge Federal Funding For State Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine

More than a dozen U.S. Senate Democrats are urging congressional leaders to include “robust” funding in any coronavirus relief package.

Dallas County Sheriff Is Accused Of Firing A COVID-19 Whistleblower

Dallas County Sheriff Chad Leonard fired an employee, allegedly in retaliation for the worker’s whistleblower complaint.

Judges: Sioux City Meatpacking Plant Failed To Protect Its Workers

In two separate cases, Iowa judges have ruled that a Sioux City meatpacking plant must pay unemployment benefits to workers who quit.

Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Just Bring Back DACA But Expand It

President-elect Joe Biden is promising to reinstate an Obama-era program that shields deportation for some undocumented people.

Offutt Air Force Base Makes The Finalist List For Space Command HQ

The Air Force has named Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska among six finalists to permanently house the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Iowa Nursing Homes’ COVID-19 Infections Increase By 50% In 72 Hours

The number of COVID-19 infections tied to active outbreaks in Iowa nursing homes has grown by 50% in just 72 hours.

Washington At A Standstill, As States Face The Loss Of Federal Help Amid ‘The Worst Part Of The Crisis’

The number of coronavirus infections across the country is swelling at a perilous time for state governments.

Iowa Hospitals Will See ‘New York City-Style Collapse’ Says Epidemiologist

In March, Iowans watched videos of overwhelmed nurses and emergency tents as New York City tried to handle the overload of sick patients.

Farmers Likely To See More Multinational Trade Deals Crafted In Biden Administration

WASHINGTON — American farmers who have gone through the drama and turbulence of trade and agriculture policy in the Trump administration ...

Grassley ‘Symptom Free’ As Top Senate Leaders Wish Him A Speedy Recovery From COVID-19

Grassley said Tuesday evening that he was feeling fine, and his staff said Wednesday that the senator continues to work from home.

Lawsuit: Tyson Managers Bet Money On How Many Workers Would Contract COVID-19

The lawsuit alleges that despite the uncontrolled spread of the virus at the plant, Tyson required its employees to work long hours.