Trump Expected To Sign Individual Disaster Relief For Iowa

President Donald Trump is expected to approve Iowa’s request for individual disaster relief today, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Unemployment Claims Increase As Iowa Looks To Reinstate Work-Search Requirement

The number of newly filed claims for unemployment benefits increased in Iowa last week, to 6,544 from 5,282.

IDPH Offering Food Assistance To Derecho Victims

The assistance targets Iowans who receive assistance through the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program.

Biden Aide: Trump’s Anti-Goodyear Tweet About MAGA Hat Ban Shows ‘Fundamental Failing’ Of President

Biden communications director Kate Bedingfield said Trump’s objection to what he sees as a ban on his caps shows Trump’s focus on himself.

Teachers’ Union And Iowa City Schools Sue The State Over Online-Learning Mandate

ISEA, a teachers’ union that represents educators throughout the state, and the Iowa City schools allege Reynolds overstepped her authority.

Obama, Clinton, Pelosi: Trump Is Not Up To The Job

A string of high-profile speakers told the mostly virtual Democratic National Convention that President Trump isn’t up to the job.

Pate Partners With Dentists To Promote Address-Confidentiality Program

Pate has partnered with dentists across to raise awareness of an address-confidentiality program for the survivors of domestic violence.

Biden Aide: Arrested Bannon ‘A Fraud,’ Trump Administration ‘Corrupt’

The communications director for the Biden-Harris campaign ticket says the arrest of a former Trump aide comes as no surprise.

Postmaster General Puts Postal Service Overhaul On Hold

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that he will halt a series of sweeping policy changes to the U.S. Postal Service.

Trump Says He’ll ‘Look Very Seriously’ At Iowa’s Request For Individual Disaster Assistance

A week after an unforeseen storm devastated Iowa, President Donald Trump attended a roundtable discussion in Cedar Rapids.

Miller: Postmaster General Hasn’t Followed Federal Law

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said Tuesday he believes the postmaster general hasn’t followed federal law.

More Than 1,000 Iowans Have Now Died Of COVID-19

Across Iowa, 1,005 people have died of COVID-19, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Farm Interests Optimistic After Trump Pit Stop In Iowa

Iowans are hopeful that President Trump will deliver more aid to the state and solve a financial headache for the ethanol interest.

Axne Calls On Postmaster General To Resign

Despite the postmaster general’s announcement he would suspend the much-criticized changes he has been making, Axne says he should resign.

MidAmerican Sends Line Crews To Help Alliant After Storm

MidAmerican Energy plans to send dozens of workers to eastern Iowa Wednesday to help Alliant Energy restore power for Alliant’s customers.

141 ISU Students Test Positive For COVID-19, While ‘801 Day’ Parties Spark Concerns

About 2% of the students who moved into residence halls over the weekend tested positive for COVID-19.

Biden Campaign: Convention Will Open With Inclusion

U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-Louisiana, said Democrats will attempt to show the Biden-Harris campaign is drawing support from a broad base.

Iowa Wins Federal Approval For New, Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefit

Iowa is among the first three states to receive federal approval for grants aimed at assisting Americans who have lost wages due.

Trump Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration

Less than 24 hours after Gov. Reynolds submitted a request for a federal major disaster declaration, Trump told reporters he approved it.

County Asks For State Investigation Of Iowa Nursing Home With COVID-19 Outbreak

Western Iowa health officials are asking state inspectors to investigate a nursing home with 51 COVID-19 infections of staff and residents.

Kerry: Trump Threatens U.S., Global Security

Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told reporters Tuesday morning that President Donald Trump has threatened Americans’ security.

U.S. Senate Schedules Postal Service Hearing As Congress Fields Complaints

A U.S. Senate oversight panel will hear from the postmaster general on Friday about sweeping policy changes at the Postal Service.

On Average, Iowa’s COVID-19 Infections Are Up 7% From Last Week

Another 1,175 Iowans were reported to be infected with coronavirus over the weekend and three additional Iowans were reported dead.

Julián Castro: Latinos Are Disproportionately Hurt By The Spread Of COVID-19

An estimated 84% of the Latino population in the U.S. are unable to work from home, according to CBS News.

Reynolds: ‘We Set A Record’ In Responding To The Derecho

Reynolds praised her administration on Monday for the job it has done in responding to damage caused by a derecho.

Booker: "This Is The Time To Rise Up."

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker told Iowa’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention that Iowa is a battered but resilient swing state.

Today’s Leaders Could Learn From Terry Branstad

Regardless of what you think of his political positions, Terry Branstad knew instinctively what being governor entailed.

Iowa Biofuels Groups To Trump: Rural Iowa Won’t Recover Without Full Ethanol Sales

Trump planned to visit Cedar Rapids late Tuesday morning to see damage from the Aug. 10 derecho storm that killed three Iowans.

Democratic Convention: Michelle Obama Says Trump ‘Cannot Meet This Moment’

Former first lady Michelle Obama capped opening night of the DNC by imploring Americans to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket.

Kanye West’s Paperwork To Run For President Is Accepted In Iowa

Kanye West’s paperwork to run for president has been accepted in Iowa, but that’s no guarantee he’ll make it on the ballot.

Governor’s STEM Council Hacked In International Ransomware Attack

An international ransomware attack this spring included a contractor for the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.

Reynolds Asks For $4B In Federal Storm Aid, Cities Continue To Dig Out

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ nearly $4 billion request for federal storm aid includes $3.8 billion to cover damage to 13 million acres of crops.

Pence Claimed ‘Promises Kept.’ Iowa’s Ethanol Industry Says ‘False.’

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) put out a fact check Friday on the claims Pence made during his speech in Iowa.

How One Community Improved COVID-19 Nursing Home Care With Collaboration And Communication (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Deaths linked to nursing homes have been estimated to account for 40% of all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.

Political Prediction Models Aren’t Necessarily More Accurate Than Polls – Or The Weather Forecast (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: As the presidential election approaches, everyone wants to know who will win.

Proposal Would Overhaul Federal Pesticide Rules

Legislation has been introduced in Congress that marks the first attempt in decades to overhaul national pesticide regulations.

Storm-Rattled Iowans Ask: ‘Where’s The Guard?’

Iowa state officials on Friday faced questions over what many Iowans saw as a delayed response by the Iowa National Guard.

Report: State Official Admits Iowa Is Under-Reporting Daily COVID-19 Infections

The Iowa Department of Public Health has reportedly confirmed that it is improperly backdating thousands of positive COVID-19 test results.

Principal Exec On Broadband: ‘I Rest My Case’

Broadband was a huge topic again as the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board works on recommendations.

Iowa Infections Top 50,000 As Questions Persist Over The State’s COVID-19 Data

As new questions were raised over the reliability of the state’s COVID-19 data, the number of Iowans infected with the virus topped 50,000.