Reynolds Considers Self-Isolating After Washington D.C. Trip

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is considering self-isolating after she was possibly exposed to COVID-19 during her trip to Washington D.C.

Test Iowa Not Yet Reaching Target Of 3,000 Daily Tests

After a dip in testing numbers reported Saturday, the number of tests reported on Sunday was 2,696.

Iowa Churches Weigh Decisions On Reopening

Some have turned to online services with success, but are weighing when they can reopen their sanctuaries safely.

Iowa Legislative Leaders Pledge Transparency, Efficiency When Session Resumes

Legislative leaders on Wednesday pledged transparency and efficiency for the legislative process whenever the Legislature returns.

Iowa Prison Inmates Make Their Own Face Masks To Mitigate Spread Of Coronavirus

The masks are being produced by Iowa Prison Industries, a work training program, and are not considered medical equipment.

Voting By Mail Gains Traction In Iowa, But Advocates Warn It’s Not ‘A Panacea’

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday she is not yet considering delaying the June 2 primary election or suspending in-person voting.

Iowa Agency To Begin Paying CARES Act Benefits

Iowa Workforce Development has set up systems to distribute federal COVID-19 aid to workers, including an extra $600 a week in unemployment.

Iowa Reports 8 More Coronavirus Deaths; 83 New Positive Cases

Eight more Iowans with COVID-19 have died and another 83 have tested positive, Iowa Department of Public Health reported Sunday.

Governor Reynolds Defends Temporary Ban On Surgical Abortions

Gov. Reynolds defended her decision to include surgical abortions in her order to suspend “non-essential” and elective medical procedures.

As Coronvirus Hits Iowa Nursing Homes, Feds Suspend Fines And Penalties

The new guidelines will remain in place for at least the next two weeks.

Iowa National Guard Adds 40 Soldiers To Coronavirus Response

The deployment by the Iowa City-based 67th Troop Command brought the total number of soldiers and airmen deployed on the missions to 90.

Iowa National Guard Delivers Medical Supplies During Coronavirus

The Iowa National Guard has 42 service members activated during the coronavirus response.

Census Bureau: Iowans’ Response Rate Nears 30%

Iowa’s response rate to the U.S. Census is nearing 30%, ahead of the national average.

Iowa Lawmakers Brace For Coronavirus Impacts: ‘I Hope We Are All Wrong’

Finkenauer and the other members of Iowa’s congressional delegation scrambled this week to respond to the virus.

Iowa’s Prisons Will Accelerate Release Of Approved Inmates To Mitigate Coronavirus

For inmates in Iowa’s jail and prisons, social distancing is not an option.

Iowa Extends Deadline For Women’s Hall Of Fame, Wilson Medal Nominations

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the state has extended the deadline to May 1 for nominations for the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.

Iowa Government Meetings Must Stay Open During Virus Outbreak

The Iowa Public Information Board provided advice on how to hold a meeting electronically.

Iowa Loses 900 Nonfarm Jobs; Unemployment Holds At 2.8%

Iowa businesses saw a net loss of 900 jobs in January, the third straight month of cuts in nonfarm employment.

Iowa House Passes Medical Cannabidiol Bill

In a late-night debate, the Iowa House passed a bill raising the THC cap for Iowa’s medical cannabidiol program to 4.5 grams over 90 days.

Iowa House Approves 5 Bills Addressing Child Care ‘Crisis’

The Iowa House approved five bills Monday aimed at addressing what business leaders and public officials have called a child care crisis.

Is Feeding Griswold Firefighters A ‘Public Benefit?’

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand’s office has taken exception to the city of Griswold springing for beef patties or pizza at training sessions.

3 Finalists Named For Iowa Supreme Court Vacancy

The State Judicial Nominating Commission on Friday narrowed the pool of Iowa Supreme Court justice applicants down to three.

Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill To Boost Number Of Iowa Ag Inspectors

Livestock groups said the move is needed to contain diseases that could damage or wipe out herds and flocks.

Iowa Lawmakers Pass 2.3% Education Funding Increase

Initially, the Iowa House proposed increasing supplemental state aid for K-12 schools by 2.5% to keep in line with the governor’s proposal.

Iowa Senators Vote To Limit Restoration Of Felon Voting Rights; Governor Supports

The proposed legislation would require convicted felons to pay any restitution they owe victims before their right to vote is restored.

Iowa Ramps Up Tourism Promotion: ‘This Is Iowa’ 2.0

Tourism officials showed a new video that offers glimpses of the state’s caves, microbrews and wines, sports events and other attractions.

Iowa State Auditor Proposes Bill To Jail Public Employees Who Embezzle

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand's bill would require jail terms for most public employees convicted of taking large amounts of taxpayer money.

Northeast Iowa Sand Mine Renews Once-Rejected Bid To Export Water

Pattison Sand Co. of Clayton has renewed its bid to export water from Iowa’s Jordan Aquifer to drought-stricken, western states.

The Iowa Caucuses App Could Have Been Hacked

A glitch in the smartphone app used to count and report votes from individual precincts continues to delay results from Iowa caucuses.

Non-Custodial Dad Wants ‘Trial By Combat’ With Japanese Swords

In an argument ripped from a “Game of Thrones” script, a dad embroiled in a custody dispute asks an Iowa judge to allow “trial by combat.”

Iowa Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

Iowa finances are better than average

Ten states with high levels of child poverty

One heartbreaking example from an Iowa middle school

The history of student loan debt and soaring tuition rates

Overviewing the history of student loan debt, rising college costs, and how international students are a benefit to Iowans

Shooting Feral Cats Causes Caterwauling In Iowa Town

An Iowa town that was shooting feral cats to control large colonies agrees to more humane methods after public outcry.

Transgender Teen OK’d For American Legion Boys State With A Catch

The American Legion made an exception that will allow a transgender Iowa teen to attend Boys State, but it might not help others.

We're Gonna Vote You Out: Parkland Students To Iowa's Steve King

Parkland student activists are planning Town Hall for Our Lives events, and no one has captured their attention more than Iowa's Steve King.

Iowa Man Lied About Bosnian War Crimes To Gain Entry To US: Feds

A man suspected of killing three people during Bosnia’s war in the 1990s lied to get into the U.S. in the 1990s, the government said.

Iowa's STEM Director Picked For White House Post

He will serve as senior policy adviser and assistant director for STEM Education at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Protesting Santa Gives Coal To Iowa Town Council, Gets Kicked Out

A protester dressed as Santa gave embattled Muscatine Mayor Hershey’s Kisses, but lumps of coal to city officials who tried to impeach her.

Trump Commutes Sentence Of Kosher Meatpacking Exec In Iowa

Numerous members of Congress and high-ranking law enforcement officials urged the president to take action.