Three People Fined For Burning Tires And Other Waste

James Whistler, of Van Wert in south-central Iowa, was fined $5,000 for illegally accumulating and burning numerous tires and other waste.

State Regulators Refuse To Discuss Emergency Evacuation Of Nursing Home

The evacuation of the Lyon County home has been attributed to a lack of staff at the care facility.

Iowa's State Universities Not Shying Away From AI Technology In Classrooms

Iowa’s public universities are looking to use artificial intelligence and other technological advancements in the classroom.

Iowa Nurse, Sanctioned Over Adoption, Is Fired After Licensing-Board Error

In January, the Iowa Board of Nursing sanctioned Miriam Simon of Waverly for violating state regulations pertaining to patient privacy.

Judge Set To Decide Whether Pipeline Trespassing Case Will Proceed

There is no evidence a carbon dioxide pipeline surveyor accused of trespassing knew that he was not welcome on a Dickinson County farm.

Restaurant Inspection Update: Dusty Chicken, Cockroach Coleslaw And Moldy Beef

The findings are reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.

GOP Property Tax Bill Focuses On School Levy, Assessed Values And Transparency

Republicans in both chambers highlighted property tax changes as a top goal for the 2023 legislative session.

Here's How The Governor's Budget Pays For Private School Scholarships

Reynolds is proposing a budget of nearly $8.5 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase over the current year of $300 million.

Civil Rights Group Objects To Using Federal COVID Aid For Jails

Local officials in Scott county had previously considered using federal money for a new juvenile detention center.

Proposed Legislation Could Kill Or Restrict Carbon Dioxide Pipelines In Iowa

A spate of bills introduced in the Iowa Senate this week would severely restrict ongoing plans by three companies to build pipelines.

Mother-And-Son Duo Who Rioted At U.S. Capitol To Be Sentenced In April

A Des Moines woman who helped storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is facing a maximum sentence of one year of imprisonment.

Supreme Court: Pandemic Trial Violated Rights Of Man Accused Of Raping Girl

A district court judge didn’t allow the public to attend his 2021 trial due to COVID-19 precautions, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled.

State Finds Petroleum Contamination After Marengo Explosion

Water runoff from a Marengo facility that exploded and caught fire this month was contaminated with chemicals associated with petroleum.

Lawsuit Accuses Iowa Newspaper Publisher Of Online Privacy Violations

The Iowa-based newspaper chain Lee Enterprises is accused of sharing readers’ personal information with Facebook, violating federal law.

After Substation Shooting, Federal Regulator Orders Review Of Security Standards

It reminds us that we need to take physical security into account just as we do cyber security,” FERC Chairman Richard Glick said.

Casey's Faces Two New Lawsuits Over Workers' Pay

The two lawsuits allege the convenience store chain has “utilized three methods to cheat” workers out of overtime wages.

Tribes Seek U.S. Help To Curb Canadian Mining Threats To Northwestern States

“We’re not against mining at all,” Janssen added. “But we’re against mining that doesn’t do the environment justice.”

Here's When Drug Prices Will Start To Decrease For Medicare Recipients

Starting next month, a $35 cap on insulin prices will go into effect for millions of Medicare recipients.

Concerns Grow That Voter Intimidation Could Disrupt Midterm Elections

The Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1957 both prohibit actual or threatened intimidation or voter coercion.

Iowa's Congressional Candidates View Health Care As Top Policy Issue

Health care remains a top issue for Iowa’s U.S. House and Senate candidates as the Nov. 8 election comes up.

Nearly Three-Fifths Of Likely Voters Support Gun Rights Amendment, Poll Finds

More than half of likely voters said they planned to support the gun rights constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.

‘Burning The Candle At Both Ends': Inside One Of The Nation's Busiest Elections Offices

“We feel stretched thin, and I know there are people in the department who have been burning the candle at both ends,” Richer said.

How Claims About A Federal Abortion Ban Are Roiling One State As The Midterms Near

New Hampshire voters are among the relatively few Americans who will decide control of Congress in November.

Infectious Bird Flu Detected In Dallas County Backyard Flock

A mixed flock of 48 backyard birds in Dallas County recently contracted a deadly and highly transmissible avian influenza, officials said.

Summit Withdraws Motion For Immediate Action Against Landowner

The withdrawal follows an unsuccessful attempt by another pipeline company to obtain a temporary injunction for a land survey.

Reynolds' Campaign Has $2.5 Million Headed Into November; Dejear's Has $366K

Gov. Kim Reynolds has more than six times as much cash on hand as her opponent Democrat Deidre DeJear heading into the final stretch.

Judge Rejects GOP Challenge To Student-Loan Forgiveness Program

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and by the attorneys general in five other states.

Jan. 6 Panel Issues Subpoena To Trump Demanding His Testimony

Trump refused to intervene, instead sending an incendiary tweet that could have incited further violence against Pence, the letter says.

Iowa Egg Processor To Expand 50% With Federal Help

Iowa is the leading egg-producing state in the nation with an annual output of about 16 billion eggs, according to the Iowa Egg Council.

Iowa's Drought Nears Worst In 9 Years

If deteriorating conditions continue at the recent pace, by next week the drought will be its worst since 2013.

Auditor Candidates Say Their Lawsuits Against The State Show They Are Effective Watchdogs

The candidates for state auditor participated Friday in a debate on “Iowa Press.”

Iowa-Made Pasta Sparks Lawsuit Over Alleged ‘Made In Italy' Marketing

U.S. District Judge Donna M. Ryu ruled this week the lawsuit can proceed despite Barilla America’s motion for dismissal.

Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan On Temporary Hold After Appeals Court Ruling

The court said the order prohibited the administration from “discharging any student loan debt,” according to the New York Times.

Millions Of Workers Are Dealing With Long COVID. Advocates Call For Expanding Social Safety Net

“There were a couple of times I had to commute and that was really, really hard and exhausting just physically,” Emily Withnall, 40. said.

Prolonged Challenges By Losing Candidates Could Overshadow November Election Results

A judge shot down the suit and sanctioned Gilbert, ordering him to pay the Republican nominee nearly $88,000 in court costs.

Obituary: Scott Sellmeyer

Scott was very proud of his children. He loved Formula One racing, hiking, kayaking, reading, and his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. Go Chiefs!

State Suspends Grain License Of Non-GMO Soybean Dealer

“The suspension is based upon the company’s failure to file monthly financial statements,” IDALS said in a press release.

The Battle For Control Of Congress: Abortion, Inflation, Crime And Biden

GOP candidates are attempting to tie Democrats to inflation, crime, fears about immigration and an unpopular president.

A ‘Horrible Sight': Nursing Home Resident Suffocates While Suspended Upside Down

An Iowa nursing home where a resident suffocated after becoming wedged between a bed and a safety device has been cited by the state.

Statue Of Missouri's Harry S. Truman Dedicated At The U.S. Capitol

“My grandfather was a modest man,” Clifton Truman Daniel said. “And, frankly, slightly embarrassed by statues.”