Massive Tax Proposal, With Changes To Mental Health Funding, Passes House And Senate

The House voted 61-27 to pass the bill early Tuesday evening. The Senate passed the same bill Monday by a 29-15 vote.

House Approves Abortion Amendment With New Language

But the House did not adopt previous changes the Senate made in the language of the amendment, leaving the measure's fate uncertain.

State Lawmakers Pass Budget Bills In Two-Day Debate Marathon

The Republican majority in the House and Senate voted Tuesday to give state universities no funding increases.

Iowa House Sends Policing Bill To Gov. Reynolds' Desk

The House voted 56-35 to pass the bill on Tuesday evening, sending the legislation to Reynolds for approval.

Cutting Unemployment Benefits Won't Solve Iowa's Worker Shortage

Sometimes, there were things I'd rather be doing.

How A Plan To Boost Kansas-Nebraska Tourism Got Wrapped Up In Fears Of A 30×30 ‘Land-Grab'

The class found that more than 255 historic sites dot the sweeping Kansas and Nebraska farmland and prairies surrounding Red Cloud.

I Spent A Year And A Half At A ‘No-Excuses' Charter School – This Is What I Saw

Charter schools are 30 years old as of 2021, and the contentious debate about their merits and place in American society continues.

What American Farmers Could Gain By Rejoining The Asia-Pacific Trade Deal That Trump Spurned

The Biden administration has an opportunity to recalibrate American global trade by rejoining the influential Trans-Pacific Partnership.

What American Farmers Could Gain By Rejoining The Asia-Pacific Trade Deal That Trump Spurned

The Biden administration has an opportunity to recalibrate American global trade by rejoining the influential Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Digital Data Is Not A Shortcut To Fact-Based Truth

If you rely on machines for perception, you'll end up seeing or believing things that are not there and overlooking ones that are.

Republican Lawmaker Denies Heritage Action Involvement In Election Bill

A key Republican lawmaker on Thursday denied statements by the head of Heritage Action for America.

More Than One-Third Of Iowa's State-Employed Caregivers Still Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

At the Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders, home to 135 workers, a total of 46 employees had declined the vaccine as of May 7.

Iowa Man Gets New Trial After Admitting He Sent Texts To Wife's Suspected Paramour

Court records indicate the appeal stems from a series of incidents that took place on the evening of July 28, 2019.

The Population Problem Iowa Should Discuss: Livestock And Its Effect On Water Quality

The 2021 session is days from adjournment, but there has been precious little time spent discussing one of the thorniest problems.

Iowa's Cities Win Key Court Battle With Rural Districts Over Water Rights

Iowa’s cities have scored a pivotal victory in a long-running legal battle between urban and rural interests over the delivery of water.

Reynolds Urges Iowans To ‘Lean Further Into Normal,' Return To Work

“There's no reason for us to continue to fear COVID-19 any longer,” Reynolds said. “We know how to manage it.

‘Total Retaliation:' City Council Curtails Public Notice Of Meetings, Eliminates Public Forum

The small Iowa town that underwent legal training after violating Iowa’s public records law has now curtailed public access to the council.

Mixed Messages Blames For The Drop In COVID Vaccines

Reynolds is probably right that some people, especially younger Iowans, need more incentive to get the vaccine.

Iowa Ranks In The Midwest's Middle On New COVID-19 Cases

The New York Times reported Iowa has been logging 11 new cases a day per 100,000 residents over the past week.

Court Battle Still Rages Over Eastern Iowa City's Decision To Block Access To Recreational Trail

The planned appeal would challenge a recent district court ruling that represents an unusual legal setback for bicyclists and others.

House Passes Bills Addressing Alcohol, Sex Crimes, Tax Evasion As First Week Of Overtime Ends

“There's not a whole lot of common sense in this building, and there's virtually none across the rotunda,” Rep. David Maxwell said.

Iowa Has Logged 37,000 Fraudulent Claims For Unemployment During The Pandemic

That works out to more than 87 fraudulent claims filed each day of the pandemic.

Environmental Group: Iowa Needs More Tests For Algae Toxins

The Environmental Working Group analyzed state test results in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Business Leaders Praise Reynolds' Budget Proposal, Including New Transit Funding Plan

Reynolds' plan would set up a new round of tax cuts by removing economic thresholds, or “triggers,” required under previous legislation.

Governor's Office Doesn't Respond To Question About Auction Of Terrace Hill Dinner

The office of Gov. Kim Reynolds has not responded to three written requests for information.

Vaccine Passport Ban Headed To Gov. Reynolds' Desk

The so-called “vaccine passport” bill was introduced in April.

Iowa is tardy with fiscal year 2020 financial report

Iowa among six states that have not released 2020 reports

Des Moines Students Protest Divisive Concepts Ban And Charter Schools At Capitol

“Diversity means nothing if we aren't willing or even allowed to acknowledge it,” said protest organizer Lyric Sellers.

Dead Bills Are Haunting The Capitol. Here's One Worth Reviving.

In the past week or so, we’ve seen lawmakers try to resurrect a reduction in unemployment benefits.

Iowa Supreme Court Backs State Auditor's Effort To See Records Tied To Billion-Dollar U Of I Deal

The Iowa Supreme Court has backed Auditor of State Rob Sand’s authority to subpoena records from the University of Iowa.

Cupcake Decorator Fired For Running Over Ex-Husband's Girlfriend Wins Jobless Benefits

Marilyn Meron, 31, of Waterloo, was employed as a decorator at the city's Scratch Cupcakery outlet last year.

University Of Illinois Administrator Selected As Next University Of Iowa President

We’re going to make the University of Iowa as good as it can be and even better,” said Wilson.

State Disagrees With Judge's Ruling That Iowa Nursing Home Illegally Dumped A Resident At A Hospital

Previously, the man had lived in a group home and been hospitalized due to paranoia, a bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

What Would Biden's Infrastructure Proposal Mean For Central Iowa? Axne Hosts Discussion Of $2 Trillion Plan

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne met with over a dozen Iowa business and advocacy group leaders Wednesday to discuss the American Jobs Plan​.

Suspected Hospice Whistleblower Hit With Retaliation After A State Inspection, Judge Finds

An Iowa hospice company retaliated against an alleged whistleblower suspected of reporting a patient.

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Iowa Voter Registration Commission To Proceed

In July 2019, Linn County Auditor Joel Miller, a Democrat, filed a public-records request with Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate.

More Than Half Of New Iowa Unemployment Cases Now Unrelated To COVID-19

About 50.7% of those filing new unemployment claims for the week of April 24 said their request was not related to COVID-19.

ISU Center Director: Businesses Must Widen Recruiting As Iowa's Growth Lags

CIRAS helps businesses become more efficient. Cox is an aerospace engineer.

Pella Physician Accused Of Incompetence Ordered To Pay $2,500

A Pella physician accused of professional incompetence has agreed to pay $2,500 to settle allegations of inappropriate pain management.

Iowa's Daily COVID-19 Cases Down 20%, As Johnson & Johnson Shots Begin Again

Iowa averaged 416 new cases per day over the past week, matching the rates of infection from last summer.