Threats Won’t End People’s Virus Anxieties (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Give an extra tug on your seatbelt. The next couple of months will be rough ones.

Fee For Accessing Public-Health Emails Increases To Almost $10,000

The actual fee for access is close to $10,000, which is 23% more than what the department initially said it would charge to see the records.

Boji Boat Parade To Honor Bedell

The Iowa Great Lakes community will honor former Congressman Berkley Bedell with a boat parade, a fitting tribute for the late Okobojian.

Access To Public Health Official’s Emails Will Cost At Least $8,000

The Iowa Department of Public Health is asking for at least $8,000 to publicly disclose two months’ worth of emails.

Iowans Register Near-Record Number Of Businesses

Iowans registered the second-largest number of new business entities on record in the budget year that ended June 30.

Iowa Voters Age 50+ Rate Election Officials Higher Than Trump Or Iowa’s Senators

A majority of 63% said they support their county auditor sending absentee ballot applications to all registered voters in the county.

Iowa Attorney General Sues Nebraska Firm Over Stem Cell Claims

Attorney General Tom Miller has sued an Omaha-based stem cell therapy center, saying it has misrepresented the benefits of the procedures.

Axne Joins AARP In Call For More Testing Of Iowa Seniors

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne is calling on Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to offer additional COVID-19 testing for older Iowans living in nursing homes.

Airlines Got Travelers Comfortable About Flying Again Once Before – But 9/11 And A Virus Are A Lot Different

The U.S. airline industry has generally faced two obstacles in enticing more people to fly: fear and fares.

Reynolds Considering ‘Targeted’ COVID-19 Mitigation Orders As Virus Spreads

Reynolds said the majority of positive COVID-19 cases are coming from 10 counties and they remain among younger adults.

Auditor: Test Iowa Program Violates The Law, Creates Needless Risks

The auditor said that the Department of Public Health is exposing Iowans to greater risk through the delayed reporting of test results.

COVID-19 Takes $100 Million Bite Out Of Road Money

The pandemic is expected to cause a $100 million dip in road use taxes used for local governments from June to October this year.

Car Insurance Scam Results In Deferred Judgment For Iowa Man

A 25-year-old Storm Lake man received a deferred judgment in Buena Vista County District Court for his part in an insurance-fraud scheme.

DNR: Public Water Supplies Had 120 Health Standard Violations In ’19

A new state report on Iowa drinking water supplies details 120 health standard violations and 520 monitoring violations.

Iowa Women Still Need The Equal Rights Amendment (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: The Equal Rights Amendment is not yet law and discrimination on the basis of sex is not prohibited by our Constitution.

State: Western Third Of Iowa Dry, Eight Counties In Drought

Iowa’s strong corn-growing season is being tested in eight west-central counties that are facing drought.

Iowa Posts A Record Number Of New COVID-19 Infections

The statewide number of new COVID-19 cases topped 900 on Friday, setting a new Iowa record for the highest daily total recorded so far.

State Plans Sessions On Missouri River Flood Risks

The Department of Natural Resources plans three Zoom sessions in which residents can help identify key issues in Missouri River flooding.

Reynolds Can And Should Allow Local Leaders To Require Masks In Public

Reynolds declared last week that local government officials do not have the authority to require residents to wear face masks in public.

Key Senators Predict Victory In Battle With Trump Over Renaming Military Facilities That Honor Confederates

Key U.S. senators are preparing for battle with the White House over renaming military facilities that honor Confederates.

COVID-19 Spikes Hit Polk County, Iowa Great Lakes

The national surge in coronavirus cases over the past couple of weeks has included spikes at one of Iowa’s top tourist spots.

Fishing Out The Truth Behind 10 Arguments Against D.C. Statehood (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: There have been a lot of red herrings used to argue against D.C. statehood. It is way past time they are called out.

Supreme Court Hands Victory To School Voucher Lobby – Will Religious Minorities, Nonbelievers And State Autonomy Lose Out? (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: The Supreme Court’s recent decision could have consequences felt far beyond the state.

Infections Climb As Reynolds Says Iowa Is ‘slowing The Spread’ Of COVID-19

Last week’s 2,864 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iowa represents an increase of 13.4% over the previous week.

Iowa’s New Infections Top 700 For Only The Fifth Time During Pandemic

For only the fifth time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the daily number of new infections in Iowa has topped 700.

State And Federal Data On Nursing Homes Is Incomplete And Misleading

State and federal officials are routinely reporting misleading information on infections in nursing facilities.

Covid’s Effect On Iowa’s Gaming Industry Is Still Uncertain

Gambling revenues in Iowa are expected to decline $300 million for the just-ended fiscal year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Supreme Court Hands Victories To Religious Employers In Health Care, Employment

Reproductive rights advocates say the ruling potentially affects hundreds of thousands of people seeking birth control.

Counselor Disciplinary Records Kept Secret By Iowa Board

The Iowa Board of Certification oversees the practice of 1,400 substance abuse counselors, but virtually all of its work is confidential.

New Claims For Jobless Benefits Are On The Rise Again

The number of new claims filed for the week ending July 4, was 10,698, a 38% percent increase.

Iowa Cop With A History Of Misconduct Sues To Keep His Job

An Iowa police officer with a history of misconduct in Wyoming is now suing the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in a bid to keep his job.

City And County Leaders Take Action On COVID-19 Threat

With infections trending upward in some areas and the governor touting “positive signs of recovery,” some local officials are taking action.

Many Could Be Honored Who Aren’t Traitors (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: The sun was drooping close to the tree line as the day wound down in southern Pennsylvania eight years ago.

Why Didn’t Iowa Accept CDC’s Offer To Help With Meatpacking Plant Infections?

Public Health officials aren’t saying why the state medical director rebuffed an offer of federal assistance.

State Revenue Down $577M During Pandemic; Delayed Tax Returns A Major Factor

State tax revenues have declined more than $577 million since Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the first orders for business closures.

Attorney General Casts Doubt On Legality Of Local COVID-19 Orders

The Iowa attorney general’s office says city and county officials cannot order residents to wear face masks.

Judge’s Order Shuts Down Dakota Access Pipeline Pending Review

A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline to be shut down and drained pending a new review of its impact on surrounding land.

Money Is Running Out For Iowa Businesses That Received Paycheck Protection Loans

Iowa’s congressional members said they’re open to a bill that would dedicate some of the remaining PPP funds to the early borrowers.

John Wayne: Iowa’s Cultural Icon Or A ‘Rotten Sob?’ (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Some California Democrats want Orange County to strip John Wayne’s name off their airport.

Here’s What You Need To Know About Requesting An Absentee Ballot

July 6 is the first day Iowa voters can request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election.