Panel Quickly Dismisses Ethics Complaint Against State Senator

The complaint involved Sen. Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, and was filed by Food & Water Action and Iowa Citizens for Committee improvement.

U.S. AG Secretary, In Iowa, Announces New Derecho Aid For 18 Counties

That qualifies farmers in those counties to apply for emergency loans in the wake of the Aug. 10 derecho.

‘Bowzer’ Of Sha Na Na Fame Campaigns For Rita Hart, Social Security

Former Sha Na Na singer and “Grease” cameo star Jon “Bowzer” Bauman inserted himself into Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Iowa’s Daily COVID-19 Case Total Jumps 61% Over 14 Days

Iowa, one of the nation’s COVID-19 hot spots, has seen a jump of 61% in the number of daily cases over the past two weeks.

Alexander Seeks Emergency Federal Help For Private School Tuition

Sen. Lamar Alexander is pushing Congress to underwrite private school tuition as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reynolds Defended ISU’s Plan To Allow Football Fans Right Before The University Changed Course

Reynolds also declined to take further action aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus until at least next week.

Report: Ernst Said She’s ‘Skeptical’ Of COVID-19 Death Numbers

During a campaign stop in Black Hawk County, Ernst said she was “skeptical” of the COVID-19 death numbers that have been reported.

Concerns About Iowa’s COVID-19 Data Prompt Grassroots School Outbreak Tracker

When Sara Anne Willette first learned about the COVID-19 outbreak in China, she was immediately on alert.

Former Iowa Public Health Spokeswoman Sues State, Seeks $5 Million

Polly Carver-Kimm, 57, who worked in public affairs since 2007, is asking the court for damages, back pay and reinstatement.

Will Iowa’s COVID-Era Spike In Hunting And Fishing Last Beyond The Pandemic?

Iowa has continued to see sharp increases in hunting and fishing license sales as residents look for safe activities during the pandemic.

White House Orders Suspension Of Residential Evictions

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday it would temporarily halt residential evictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Biden Leads Trump In Grinnell National Poll; Americans Divided On Absentee Voting

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump nationally by 8 percentage points.

Are D.C. Lawmakers Really Shirking Their Job If They Vote By Proxy?

U.S. House Republicans have a new line of attack against some Democrats — they charge they are failing to show up for work.

Grinnell Poll: Majority Of Americans Consider Schools Unsafe Due To COVID-19

A new Grinnell College National Poll found that a majority of Americans think it is unsafe to send students to class in person.

Iowa GOP Chairman, At RNC, Lobbies To Keep Caucuses

The chairman of the Iowa Republican Party met extensively with representatives of other caucus and early primary states this week.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst Praises Donald Trump’s Response To Derecho

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst praised President Donald Trump’s response to the derecho that devastated Iowa.

Reynolds Allocates $100 Million In Federal Funds To Help Farmers, Ag Companies

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday she will use $100 million in federal pandemic relief aid to help farmers and ag industries.

Hy-Vee Offering Free COVID-19 Testing

Hy-Vee is offering free COVID-19 testing at five of its pharmacies in Iowa, according to a news release.

Ames Joins Growing Number Of School Districts Going To Court Against State

The Ames school district is seeking court intervention after the Iowa Department of Education denied its request to start fall online.

Students, Staff Quarantine Across Iowa As Covid-19 Infections Rise

As Iowa schools resume this week, some school districts are already quarantining students and staff due to COVID-19 exposure.

Reynolds At RNC: Trump ‘Had Our Back’ After Derecho Storm

Reynolds told a national audience that Iowa is known for its culture of neighbors helping neighbors.

Young Speakers Inspire Us With Their Courage (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: I’m sure we all have been inspired at one time or another by a gifted speaker.

Women’s Suffrage And Defending Democracy: Hard Won — Not Done (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: The 19th Amendment was really just the start of the battle to extend, protect and defend democracy.

Partnership Plans Congressional Candidate Forums

All candidates for Iowa’s congressional seats have been invited. Registration for the series is free.

Unsealed Google Lawsuit Docs Show Its Own Engineers Were Confused By Privacy Settings

Google employees admitted that some parts of their applications’ location privacy settings were confusing and could be misleading.

House Democrats Pummel Postmaster Over Sharp Declines In On-Time Mail Delivery

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy came under heavy fire for withholding key information about delays in the delivery of mail.

Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Seeks Farm Disaster Relief; Democrats Call For Aid To Local Governments

The letter to Perdue says more than 3.5 million acres of corn and 2.5 million acres of soybeans have been severely damaged.

Trump, At Convention, Praises Oil Pipelines And Coal, Doubts Wind And Solar Can Meet Demand

Iowa, a tightly contested swing state, is one of the nation’s top producers of wind energy and is pursuing solar.

‘Extremely Frustrating’ Mail Delays For Prescriptions Hit Veterans, Rural Areas

The anecdotes have added fuel to Democrats’ criticism of a Postal Service overhaul they say is to blame.

RNC Speakers Focus On Draining Swamp, Appealing To Middle Class

Here are some highlights from the convention addresses. The convention based in Charlotte, N.C. and Washington, D.C., runs through Thursday.

Trump Approves Aid For Linn County, While Other Iowa Counties Wait For Help

Reynolds submitted a $4 billion federal request for disaster relief after a derecho swept across Iowa with little advance warning.

Iowa’s Rural Areas Look To Stronger Economies As Businesses Shift During Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has shown the strength of remote working and online marketing in new efforts that may help rural development.

Biofuels Group Blasts New Ethanol-Waiver Requests

Ethanol interests have said the waivers reduce demand for the corn-based fuel additive, endangering the industry.

Is NCAA Football Too Big To Fail? (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: The coronavirus continues to jeopardize college sports.

Mail-In Voting Does Not Cause Fraud, But Judges Are Buying The GOP’s Argument That It Does

The Trump campaign and the RNC filed lawsuits recently against New Jersey and Nevada to prevent expansive vote-by-mail efforts.

Families Can Support Kids’ Mental Health Whether They’re Learning Remotely Or At School – Here’s How (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Much more than schooling context, children’s mental health relies on high-quality relationships within families.

GOP Convention Opens As Reynolds, Ernst Prepare To Speak

The Republican National Convention opened Monday morning as Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst prepared to address delegates.

As Students Return To School, Iowa’s COVID-19 Case Average Rose 25%

As students across the state started school on Monday, Iowa reported 1,110 new COVID-19 cases and seven more Iowans died over the weekend.

White House Chief Of Staff Defends Trump’s Plan To Accept Nomination At White House

A top aide to President Donald Trump on Monday defended the decision to have Trump accept the nomination at the White House on Thursday.

Iowa Officials Knew In July They Were Reporting Inaccurate COVID-19 Data To The Public

Iowa officials say they knew since late July that antiquated equipment was resulting in the inaccurate reporting of COVID-19 cases.