Reynolds Allows Story, Johnson Bars To Reopen For Limited Time

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds late Friday afternoon declared bars in Story and Johnson counties may reopen from Oct. 5 through Oct. 18.

Iowa Sees Surge In Urban Farming As Pandemic Continues

Kathy Byrnes and Ed Fallon turned their urban farm in Des Moines’ Sherman Hill neighborhood into a part-time classroom.

J.D. Scholten: Lack Of National COVID-19 Plan Prolonging Virus Spread

Democratic congressional candidate Scholten stopped short of supporting a federal mask mandate, but said there should be a “national plan.”

Ernst Apologizes, Greenfield Refuses During Second U.S. Senate Debate

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield asked each other to apologize during their second televised debate.

Few Precedents For Presidential Candidates Unable To Stay On The Ticket

The answer is murky at best, and complicated, with little precedent to follow.

Iowa Agency Keeps Secret The Number Of COVID-19 Staff Deaths In Nursing Homes

The agency has refused requests to separate the number of staff deaths and infections from the number of resident deaths and infections.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Climb To Near-Record Levels In Iowa

The number of Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19 is continuing to climb and is close to breaking the record set in early May.

Pence, In Iowa, Touts Manufacturing Job Creation And Predicts Justice Confirmation

Pence spoke to a campaign crowd of about 275 at PVS Structures, a subsidiary of Owen Industries Inc.

Judge: State Failed To Investigate Worker’s Complaints About Sexually Charged Incidents

A disease specialist with the Iowa Department of Public Health was fired for sexual harassment earlier this year.

U.S. House Passes New Pandemic Relief Bill, But Talks Lag On A Bipartisan Deal

The U.S. House on Thursday night narrowly passed a slimmed-down $2.2 trillion Democratic coronavirus relief bill.

Trump In ‘Good Spirits’ After Testing Positive For COVID-19

President Donald Trump tweeted early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.

DNR Denies Grocers’ Bid To Loosen Redemption Center Rules

A state agency has denied grocers’ attempt to change the rules on where customers can take cans and bottles to collect deposits.

Miller-Meeks: Reynolds, Trump Should Continue Reopening Economy In Part To Prevent Suicides

Miller-Meeks, a state senator making her fourth run for the 2nd District seat, is opposed by Democrat Rita Hart, a former state senator.

Iowa Strays From CDC Guidelines To Loosen Quarantine Rules, Including For Schools

While Reynolds acknowledged that wearing a face mask is effective at slowing virus spread, she said she will not require them in schools.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Rise In Iowa

An additional 632 cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday in Iowa, along with eight more deaths.

Trump And Biden Quarrel Over Mask Mandates And State Shutdowns In First Presidential Debate

Trump said he wears a face mask when “needed” and mocked Biden’s use of one.

Biden Says He’ll Support Election Outcome But Trump Urges Supporters To ‘Watch Very Carefully’

Those comments were in response to a question at the first presidential debate from debate moderator and Fox News anchor Chris Wallace.

White House Calls For Action In ‘Red Zone’ Iowa As Reynolds Relaxes COVID-19 Guidelines

The White House Coronavirus Task Force is warning that the state remains in the “red zone” for new cases of COVID-19.

Iowa’s Nursing Homes Have Recorded 4,096 COVID-19 Infections

More than 4,000 people living or working in Iowa nursing homes have been infected with coronavirus during the 2020 pandemic.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations Climb To Their Highest Level Since May

The number of Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19 is continuing to trend upward and has reached its highest level since late May.

In Heated First Debate, Ernst And Greenfield Clash On Vacant Court Seat, Mask Mandate

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield sparred over the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation vote.

Young Opposes Paris Climate Agreement, Axne Supports It

The candidates for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat are split on whether the US should abide by the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Trump Picks Amy Coney Barrett For The Supreme Court, And D.C. Girds For A Fight

Trump at the White House on Saturday introduced federal appeals court Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee.

Planned Parenthood Of Iowa Reacts To Barrett Nomination

The executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa said the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett could have “a lasting effect.”

Iowa Regulators Accuse Religious ‘Ministry’ Of Running An Illegal Health Insurance Scheme

A group of companies operating as a religious organization is accused of illegally collecting almost $1 million from Iowa consumers.

State Awards $4.3M In Employer Innovation Grants

The state has awarded 65 new Coronavirus Relief Fund Employer Innovation Fund Grants totaling $4.3 million.

As ISU Plans To Host 15,000 Football Fans, New COVID-19 Infections Soar In Iowa

Wednesday’s daily total of new infections is roughly double the number of new infections reported each of the previous three days.

Report: During COVID-19, Iowa Children May Be More Prone To Abuse And Neglect

Iowa children, and particularly children from non-white families, are more at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect or a household challenge.

Hart, Miller-Meeks Split On Federal Mask Mandate

The candidates appeared in an empty auditorium in Johnston with plastic barriers separating them and the “Iowa Press” team.

Iowa Nurse Is Fired After A Patient’s Family Calls COVID-19 A ‘Hoax’

An Iowa nurse was fired from her job after arguing with a patient’s family who said COVID-19 is a “hoax.”

Six More Iowa Bars Accused Of Violating Governor’s Emergency Orders

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is scheduling hearings on complaints against six businesses accused of violating orders.

Speakers: U.S. Needs ‘Green Recovery’ After Triple Whammy Of COVID, Climate Change, Racial Justice Issues

The struggle to deal with the pandemic, climate change and racial justice shows the need for a multi-trillion-dollar “green recovery.”

Hart: Congress Should Stop Environmental Rollbacks, Support Ethanol

Democratic congressional candidate Rita Hart said the next Congress should reverse Trump's rollbacks on environmental regulations.

Judge: Dubuque Doctor Ignored Ban On Elective Procedures, Citing ‘No Consequences’

A Dubuque plastic surgeon knowingly violated the governor’s ban on elective medical procedures.

Speakers: Small Businesses May Fail By Year’s End Without New Aid

Without new aid from Congress, small businesses will struggle to stay open throughout 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

White House: Iowa Needs A Mask Mandate To Prevent ‘Unnecessary’ Deaths

The White House has renewed its call for Iowa to impose a statewide mandate for masks in order to reduce the transmission.

Sioux County Reaches 30% COVID-19 Positivity Rate, Showing ‘Significant Community Spread,’ Reynolds Says

State officials don’t know what’s causing the high number of COVID-19 infections in Sioux County, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday.

HUD Secretary Wants Congress To Act On COVID-19 Housing Struggles

With an entourage of staff, Ben Carson toured vacant apartments at Plymouth Place in Des Moines.

Congress Strikes A Deal On Stopgap Funding And New Money For Farmers

U.S. House and Senate leaders reached a bipartisan agreement Tuesday night to pass a three-month funding stopgap.

Kamala Harris In Detroit: ‘Poverty Is Trauma-Inducing’ For Children

Kamala Harris visited Flint and Detroit on Tuesday in hopes of building enthusiasm with Black voters days before early voting begins.