Reynolds: ‘Iowa Is Ready’ For Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccines When Available

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday Iowa is ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are available.

Senators Urge Federal Funding For State Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine

More than a dozen U.S. Senate Democrats are urging congressional leaders to include “robust” funding in any coronavirus relief package.

Dallas County Sheriff Is Accused Of Firing A COVID-19 Whistleblower

Dallas County Sheriff Chad Leonard fired an employee, allegedly in retaliation for the worker’s whistleblower complaint.

Judges: Sioux City Meatpacking Plant Failed To Protect Its Workers

In two separate cases, Iowa judges have ruled that a Sioux City meatpacking plant must pay unemployment benefits to workers who quit.

Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Just Bring Back DACA But Expand It

President-elect Joe Biden is promising to reinstate an Obama-era program that shields deportation for some undocumented people.

Offutt Air Force Base Makes The Finalist List For Space Command HQ

The Air Force has named Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska among six finalists to permanently house the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Iowa Nursing Homes’ COVID-19 Infections Increase By 50% In 72 Hours

The number of COVID-19 infections tied to active outbreaks in Iowa nursing homes has grown by 50% in just 72 hours.

Washington At A Standstill, As States Face The Loss Of Federal Help Amid ‘The Worst Part Of The Crisis’

The number of coronavirus infections across the country is swelling at a perilous time for state governments.

Iowa Hospitals Will See ‘New York City-Style Collapse’ Says Epidemiologist

In March, Iowans watched videos of overwhelmed nurses and emergency tents as New York City tried to handle the overload of sick patients.

Farmers Likely To See More Multinational Trade Deals Crafted In Biden Administration

WASHINGTON — American farmers who have gone through the drama and turbulence of trade and agriculture policy in the Trump administration ...

Grassley ‘Symptom Free’ As Top Senate Leaders Wish Him A Speedy Recovery From COVID-19

Grassley said Tuesday evening that he was feeling fine, and his staff said Wednesday that the senator continues to work from home.

Lawsuit: Tyson Managers Bet Money On How Many Workers Would Contract COVID-19

The lawsuit alleges that despite the uncontrolled spread of the virus at the plant, Tyson required its employees to work long hours.

41 More Iowans Die As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Climb

Iowa’s prison system, meanwhile, continues to see an increase in infections.

Seven Members Of Congress Test Positive For COVID-19 In One Week, As U.S. Cases Surge

Seven members of the U.S. House and Senate announced during the past week that they have tested positive for COVID-19.

Iowa’s Daily COVID-19 Case Count Nearly Doubles In Two Weeks

Iowa’s daily total of new COVID-19 cases has nearly doubled in two weeks, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

Infections Quintuple At State-Run Home For The Disabled

COVID-19 infections have soared at one of Iowa’s state-run care facilities for people with disabilities.

Reynolds Defends Decision To Not Require Masks In Iowa Schools

Reynolds announced her strictest mask requirements yet on Monday, ordering Iowans to wear a mask while indoors.

State: We Haven’t Been Collecting ‘Important’ Data On COVID-19 Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health says its automated system of tracking infectious diseases has not been adequately collecting data.

Reynolds Shifts Tone, Requires Masks Indoors As Hospitalizations Skyrocket

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Monday she is increasing COVID-19 mitigation measures as Iowa hospitals endure a surge of infected patients.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Break Records As Facilities Reach Capacity

The number of Iowans hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications continues to skyrocket.

Georgia’s Runoff Elections For U.S. Senate Lure Big PACs Ready To Spend Cash

Georgia is about to become the center of the political universe, and a flurry of new super PACs are primed to get in on the action.

Iowa House Democrats: Election Losses Were Beyond ‘Immediate Control’

Even in the Des Moines suburbs, incumbent House Democrats Heather Matson of Ankeny and Karin Derry of Johnston lost their seats.

Democrats Can’t Assume They Have The ‘Latino Vote,’ Especially In Rural Iowa

It’s no surprise to Joanne Alvorez that some Latino and Hispanic voters in her community cast their ballots for President Donald Trump.

Hinson Says She’s Tested Positive For COVID-19

U.S. Rep.-elect Ashley Hinson has tested positive for coronavirus, her campaign announced Thursday.

Commission Rejects Request To Ban Party Barges In West Okoboji Bay

Hundreds of boaters still will be able to anchor their boats and tie them together to form party barges near shore in Miller’s Bay.

‘We Are Hanging By A Thread,’ Superintendent Says As Iowa’s COVID-19 Infections Spike

In Cedar Rapids, preschool students are donning face masks every day and rubbing on hand sanitizer frequently.

Nearly 5,000 Iowans Test Positive For COVID-19 As Hospitalizations Nearly Double

Nearly 5,000 Iowans tested positive for COVID-19 in the past day and hospitalizations nearly doubled.

Newly Elected Members Of The U.S. House Converge On Washington

The orientation session for those incoming House freshmen began on Thursday and stretches into next week.

2nd District Race Awaits Lucas County Recount Thursday

Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race remained unsettled Wednesday as Lucas County officials prepared for a post-mistake recount.

Grassley Staying Quiet On His 2022 Reelection Plans

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is staying mum on whether he plans to seek an eighth term in the U.S. Senate.

Miller-Meeks Retakes Narrow 2nd District Lead After Lucas County Fixes Error

State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Tuesday took a 49-vote lead in her race against Democrat Rita Hart.

Reynolds Issues Mask Mandate For Some Social Gatherings

Reynolds also limited the size of parties that can be together in public places.

Republicans In Congress Chime In On Trump Claims Of A Stolen Election

Some Republicans in Congress are agreeing with President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen from him.

Biden Wants Mask Mandates Nationwide: ‘We Can Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives’

President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus response plan seeks to put a national mask mandate in place.

Iowa COVID-19 Cases Jump 203%, White House Calls For ‘Immediate Action’

Iowa has seen a 203% jump in COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks, and hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise sharply.

Georgia Congressman Launches Bid To Lead U.S. House Agriculture Committee

A longtime congressman’s reelection defeat is opening up a contest among Democrats for the chairmanship of the House Agriculture Committee.

More Than 100 Iowa Nursing Homes Report COVID-19 Outbreaks

More than 100 long-term care centers in Iowa have active COVID-19 outbreaks with nearly 3,000 residents and staff infected as of Tuesday.

Democrat Hart Takes Lead In Tight 2nd District Race After Jasper County Corrects Error

Democrat Rita Hart has taken a narrow lead over Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Pattison Delays Appeal Hearing After Chicago Mercantile Exchange Eyes Water Trading

A judge has granted Pattison Sand Co. a one-year delay in a hearing on its proposal to export Iowa water to western states.

Economic Recovery Remains Priority For Republican Legislative Leaders

Local Republicans were the overwhelming victors from the election and maintained competitive seats in the Iowa House and Senate.