Reynolds Looks To Add To Multimillion-Dollar Aid For Biofuels

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday pledged to work with the Biden administration and state lawmakers in a multimillion-dollar effort.

Hawley Pushes Ethics Probe Of U.S. Senate Democrats Who Filed Complaint Against Him

Seven U.S. Senate Democrats urged the chamber’s ethics panel to investigate Sen. Josh Hawley’s role in the pro-Trump assault on the Capitol.

Report: One In Five College-Bound Students In Iowa Don’t Enroll Immediately

One in five Iowa high-school students who intend to enroll in college immediately after graduation don’t follow through.

Report: Fewer Than Half Of Iowa Veterans Home Workers Were Given COVID-19 Vaccine

Fewer than half the workers at the Iowa Veterans Home have received the coronavirus vaccine, according to the American Legion of Iowa.

Iowa Reclaims Its Title As The State With The Lowest Rate Of COVID-19 Testing

The Washington Post reported Monday that Iowa has reclaimed its status as the state with the lowest rate of testing in the nation.

Iowa Legislation Could Strip Licenses From Firms That Employ Undocumented Workers

Senate File 84 drew opposition from business organizations, advocates for immigrants and at least one immigration lawyer.

Hart Attorney: Miller-Meeks’ Opposition To Election Appeal ‘Preposterous’

Miller-Meeks has been sworn in as the new representative of southeastern Iowa after the state certified her as the winner by six votes.

Lawmakers Advance Governor’s Plan To Expand State Support For Non-Public Schools

Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, identified both issues as priorities for the legislative session.

More Than 40% Of Iowa Veterans Home Workers Are Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

So far, 21 of the home’s 415 residents have contracted the coronavirus and five of them have died.

Iowa Ag Secretary: Biden’s Waterway Regulations Could Hurt Farm Interests

Democratic President Joe Biden spent part of his first week in office inserting himself into one of agriculture’s hottest policy debates.

Miller-Meeks Argues Against Hart Election Challenge In Iowa’s 2nd District

Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is calling for the dismissal of a challenge filed by her Democratic opponent.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Death Rate Outpaced That Of 47 Other States This Past Week

Iowa recorded 51 additional coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, along with 1,653 new infections, the New York Times reported.

Seven U.S. Senate Democrats Call For Ethics Probe Of Hawley, Cruz

Seven U.S. Senate Democrats are urging the chamber’s ethics panel to look into two Republican senators’ unsubstantiated claims.

Reynolds: Iowans 65 And Older Will Be Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccines Starting Feb. 1

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday Iowa will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents age 65 and older starting Feb. 1.

Biden Yanks Keystone XL Permit In First-Day Order, Citing Climate Change

In one of his first official acts after taking office, President Biden revoked the federal permit for the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline.

Grassley Blasts Trump’s Last-Minute Ethanol Exemptions

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa on Thursday said he opposed the Trump administration’s last-minute approval of three ethanol waivers.

Biden Orders Tougher Mask Rules As Part Of Overhauled COVID-19 Strategy

President Joe Biden’s first policy focus after being sworn in is overhauling the disjointed federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buttigieg Puts Greenhouse Gas Reduction At Center Of Biden Transportation Policy

Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg offered an unapologetic defense of President Joe Biden’s vision for improved transportation.

Reynolds: Guard Treatment At U.S. Capitol ‘Unconscionable’

Reynolds called Iowa’s adjutant general Friday morning to confirm the Guard members would be leaving for home immediately after a dust-up.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Cases Continue To Fall, 62 More Deaths Recorded

Iowa recorded 62 more coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, but new cases and hospitalizations continue to fall sharply.

Public Defender Disciplined For ‘Explicit’ Jailhouse Conversations

A state public defender has received a public reprimand for misusing his status as an attorney to engage in intimate conversations.

Iowa Continues To Lag Behind Other States In Testing And In Vaccinations

When it comes to testing for the coronavirus, Iowa continues to rank last among the 50 states.

Iowa Environmentalists Hail Biden’s First-Day Actions, Ask For More

President Joe Biden spent part of his first day in office reversing the previous administration’s environmental policies on climate change.

Biden Immigration Overhaul Would Open A Door To Citizenship For 11 Million People

President Joe Biden is poised to send a sweeping immigration reform bill to Congress Thursday.

House Panels Advance Constitutional Amendments On Abortion, Gun Rights

Proposals to amend Iowa’s constitution to restrict state courts’ authority over abortion and firearms cases are advancing in the Iowa House.

Zoo Attorney Argues A Finding Of Guilt Warrants No More Than A $100 Fine

The attorney representing the operators of eastern Iowa’s Cricket Hollow Zoo said his clients never violated a court order.

Missouri Republican To Delay Senate Confirmation Of Biden’s Pick For Homeland Security

Hawley, a Missouri Republican, announced his opposition to Alejandro Mayorkas following Tuesday’s hearing on the DHS nominee.

Inauguration Day: Here’s What Biden Plans To Do On His First Day As President

Joe Biden early Wednesday unveiled the list of executive orders, memos and directives he will make when he assumes the presidency.

Biden Takes The Oath Of Office With Troops On Guard And Towering Challenges Ahead

The former vice president and longtime senator from Delaware spoke before members of Congress seated in socially distanced chairs.

Infections Continue Their Upward Trend In Iowa While Vaccinations Lag

Iowa reported an additional 19 coronavirus deaths and 1,398 new infections Thursday, as the state’s rate of infection continued to climb.

Biden Pledges Massive Vaccine Uptick As States Struggle With Confusion Over Supplies

A month after the first vaccine was approved, only 30 million doses have been sent to states and less than 12 million administered.

Climate Experts: Iowa Drought Likely To Extend Into Spring Planting Season

Iowa has a slightly elevated risk of the drought in western counties pushing into spring planting season, a top federal official said.

Experts: Biden Likely To Take Slow Approach On China Trade

Agricultural experts don’t expect President-elect Joe Biden to quickly reverse the United States’ chilly relationship with China.

More Than 21,000 Guard Members From 50 States Headed To D.C., And Numbers May Grow

At least 21,000 National Guard men and women — from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia — will provide security.

Iowa Senate Panel Advances Death Penalty Legislation

They spoke during an online subcommittee meeting for Senate File 82, which would make the death penalty available for first-degree murder.

Licensing Board Lifts Restrictions On Iowa Surgeon Facing Four Malpractice Lawsuits

The Iowa Board of Medicine has lifted some of the restrictions imposed on an Iowa physician who is facing four malpractice lawsuits.

Reynolds’ ‘Back The Blue’ Bill Already Faces Opposition From Black Lives Matter

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed bill to increase penalties for those who attack the police has yet to be introduced at the Statehouse.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Cases Rise As Testing Rebounds

Iowa is seeing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, at the same time testing has increased, the New York Times reported.

Congressman Pushes Criminal Investigation Of Trump For Capitol Attack

A Democratic congressman has filed a resolution directing the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation against Trump.

Iowa Reports 83 Additional Deaths Amid The Latest Surge In Infections

Iowa recorded 83 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, one of the state’s highest single-day death tolls during the 10-month pandemic.