Reynolds Defends DHS’ Efforts To Protect Iowa Children

Reynolds said she’s not sure why the state committee tasked with reviewing child deaths in Iowa hasn’t convened in 20 years.

Miller-Meeks: Increase In Fuel Tax Could Pay For Infrastructure

GOP congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Thursday said her top priority would be an infrastructure bill.

DNR Budget Calls For Increases For Lake Restoration, Water Trails

The Iowa Natural Resource Commission endorsed a mostly status quo budget that would seek more money for lake restoration and water trails.

White House: Iowa Is In The Top 10 For Highest COVID-19 Positivity Rate In The Country

Iowa has the sixth-highest COVID-19 positivity rate and the third-highest number of new infections per capita in the country.

COVID-Related Complaints Against Iowa Bars Are Up More Than 500%

Complaints from Iowans about bars and restaurants failing to impose COVID-19 mitigation measures have increased five-fold in recent weeks.

Most Iowa Police Not Issuing Citations In Cities With Mask Ordinances

It’s unclear whether any law enforcement agency has actually filed any citations or done enforcement so far.

Senate GOP Emergency Relief Plan Leaves Out Direct Aid To States

Senate Republicans unveiled their latest coronavirus relief proposal Tuesday but were met with swift objections from Democrats.

Axne, Young Trade Barbs Over Ads On Health Care, Allegiance To Party Leaders

The political rematch between Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne and the man she unseated two years ago, Republican David Young, has heated up.

NYT: Meat Plants Recorded Iowa’s Biggest COVID-19 Clusters

The Tyson Foods meatpacking plant in Waterloo had Iowa’s biggest cluster of COVID-19 cases since March, the New York Times reported.

Report: DHS Discouraged Complaints, Then Failed To Investigate Sabrina Ray’s Death

The Iowa Office of Ombudsman says the state agency tasked with protecting Iowa’s children wrongly rejected child-abuse reports.

State Parks See 11.1% Jump In Visits As COVID-Weary Iowans Head Outdoors

Through July 31, park-goers had logged 10,039,047 visits to the 61 state parks. That’s up 11.1% from the same period a year ago.

For Most, The Derecho Lasted 30 Minutes. But It Will Take Years For Iowa To Fully Recover.

Communities dealing with heavy damage are finishing up the most immediate recovery needs, such as ensuring everyone has shelter.

Study: Without More Aid, Iowa’s Most Vulnerable Will Continue To Feel Economic Pains

Without more aid, such as extended unemployment insurance or stimulus money, these Iowans are expected to continue struggling.

Panel Quickly Dismisses Ethics Complaint Against State Senator

The complaint involved Sen. Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, and was filed by Food & Water Action and Iowa Citizens for Committee improvement.

U.S. AG Secretary, In Iowa, Announces New Derecho Aid For 18 Counties

That qualifies farmers in those counties to apply for emergency loans in the wake of the Aug. 10 derecho.

‘Bowzer’ Of Sha Na Na Fame Campaigns For Rita Hart, Social Security

Former Sha Na Na singer and “Grease” cameo star Jon “Bowzer” Bauman inserted himself into Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Iowa’s Daily COVID-19 Case Total Jumps 61% Over 14 Days

Iowa, one of the nation’s COVID-19 hot spots, has seen a jump of 61% in the number of daily cases over the past two weeks.

Alexander Seeks Emergency Federal Help For Private School Tuition

Sen. Lamar Alexander is pushing Congress to underwrite private school tuition as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reynolds Defended ISU’s Plan To Allow Football Fans Right Before The University Changed Course

Reynolds also declined to take further action aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus until at least next week.

Report: Ernst Said She’s ‘Skeptical’ Of COVID-19 Death Numbers

During a campaign stop in Black Hawk County, Ernst said she was “skeptical” of the COVID-19 death numbers that have been reported.

Concerns About Iowa’s COVID-19 Data Prompt Grassroots School Outbreak Tracker

When Sara Anne Willette first learned about the COVID-19 outbreak in China, she was immediately on alert.

Former Iowa Public Health Spokeswoman Sues State, Seeks $5 Million

Polly Carver-Kimm, 57, who worked in public affairs since 2007, is asking the court for damages, back pay and reinstatement.

Will Iowa’s COVID-Era Spike In Hunting And Fishing Last Beyond The Pandemic?

Iowa has continued to see sharp increases in hunting and fishing license sales as residents look for safe activities during the pandemic.

White House Orders Suspension Of Residential Evictions

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday it would temporarily halt residential evictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Biden Leads Trump In Grinnell National Poll; Americans Divided On Absentee Voting

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump nationally by 8 percentage points.

Are D.C. Lawmakers Really Shirking Their Job If They Vote By Proxy?

U.S. House Republicans have a new line of attack against some Democrats — they charge they are failing to show up for work.

Grinnell Poll: Majority Of Americans Consider Schools Unsafe Due To COVID-19

A new Grinnell College National Poll found that a majority of Americans think it is unsafe to send students to class in person.

Iowa GOP Chairman, At RNC, Lobbies To Keep Caucuses

The chairman of the Iowa Republican Party met extensively with representatives of other caucus and early primary states this week.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst Praises Donald Trump’s Response To Derecho

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst praised President Donald Trump’s response to the derecho that devastated Iowa.

Reynolds Allocates $100 Million In Federal Funds To Help Farmers, Ag Companies

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday she will use $100 million in federal pandemic relief aid to help farmers and ag industries.

Hy-Vee Offering Free COVID-19 Testing

Hy-Vee is offering free COVID-19 testing at five of its pharmacies in Iowa, according to a news release.

Ames Joins Growing Number Of School Districts Going To Court Against State

The Ames school district is seeking court intervention after the Iowa Department of Education denied its request to start fall online.

Students, Staff Quarantine Across Iowa As Covid-19 Infections Rise

As Iowa schools resume this week, some school districts are already quarantining students and staff due to COVID-19 exposure.

Reynolds At RNC: Trump ‘Had Our Back’ After Derecho Storm

Reynolds told a national audience that Iowa is known for its culture of neighbors helping neighbors.

Young Speakers Inspire Us With Their Courage (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: I’m sure we all have been inspired at one time or another by a gifted speaker.

Women’s Suffrage And Defending Democracy: Hard Won — Not Done (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: The 19th Amendment was really just the start of the battle to extend, protect and defend democracy.

Partnership Plans Congressional Candidate Forums

All candidates for Iowa’s congressional seats have been invited. Registration for the series is free.

Unsealed Google Lawsuit Docs Show Its Own Engineers Were Confused By Privacy Settings

Google employees admitted that some parts of their applications’ location privacy settings were confusing and could be misleading.

House Democrats Pummel Postmaster Over Sharp Declines In On-Time Mail Delivery

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy came under heavy fire for withholding key information about delays in the delivery of mail.

Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Seeks Farm Disaster Relief; Democrats Call For Aid To Local Governments

The letter to Perdue says more than 3.5 million acres of corn and 2.5 million acres of soybeans have been severely damaged.