Cyberattack On New Hampshire School District Illustrates Growing Threat To States And Localities

In October 2019, officials at a tiny western New Hampshire school district suddenly realized they had a problem on their hands.

Experts: Fixing Iowa Waterways Will Take Legislation, Legal Action And $5B

Fixing Iowa’s significant water-quality problems will take a brew of legal action and legislation and $5 billion.

DOT: More Than 60% Of Iowa's Bridges ‘Fair' Or ‘Poor'

The Iowa Department of Transportation noted that even bridges rated as “poor” are not necessarily unsafe.

Vermeer Exec: Infrastructure Bill Would Be ‘Transformative'

Husco makes hydraulic and electro-mechanical components. Vermeer manufactures agricultural equipment and heavy equipment.

Biden Signs Law Making Juneteenth A New Federal Holiday

Some House Republicans raised questions about the holiday’s cost and the name of the bill.

Wedding Celebrations Return With Ferocity, Minor Changes

Local businesses are seeing a rush of bookings from summer dates to years in the future, and couples are contacting venues earlier.

Iowa COVID-19 Cases Fall To April 2020 Level

The New York Times reported Iowa has averaged 82 new cases a day over the past week. That marked a 39% drop in the past two weeks.

Federal Unemployment Benefits End Today. What Does That Mean For Iowans?

“This decision … to withdraw literally forces people to go back to work in a very unsafe environment,” Kennedy said.

Justice Department To Increase Staff Amid Surge In Restrictive Voting Laws

The Department of Justice announced Friday that it is doubling its enforcement attorneys who will work to protect voting rights.

School District Refused To Let Domestic-Abuse Victim Return To Work

The school district's actions resulted in the teacher losing pay and employment, even though she posed no threat to anyone at the school .

Iowa Obstetrician Who Abandoned Patient Ordered To Pay $2,500

The Iowa Board of Medicine has ordered a Cedar Rapids obstetrician to pay a $2,500 fine.

Staff Vaccination Rates In Iowa Nursing Homes As Low As 47%, Despite Deaths

Since May 21, nursing homes throughout the country have been required by CMS to submit vaccination data for both staff and residents.

Drought Worsens In Iowa, Western U.S.

Drought conditions had eased before that, with decent rains shrinking the areas that were abnormally dry.

IWD Director Wants $3,846 For Her Emails, And Says Her Text Messages Have Been Purged

The action comes just two weeks after IWD falsely claimed to have turned over another set of documents that were requested.

Pandemic's Grip On Iowa Eases, But Vaccination Rate Slows

The number of new daily cases averaged 96 in the past week, down 49% in two weeks, the New York Times reported.

Rep. Cindy Axne: Infrastructure Bill Needs Child Care, Broadband Programs for Iowa

President Joe Biden is working with Republicans to pare back his $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal and secure bipartisan support.

Education Legislation Changes Outlook Of School Districts

In the 2021 Iowa Legislative session, there were nearly 300 House and Senate bills introduced that focused on education.

Board Of Regents President: Campuses Will Be Fully Back To Normal By Fall

In late May, Richards lifted the Board of Regents’ state of emergency, allowing campuses to reopen at full capacity.

Iowa Rep. Jennifer Konfrst Seeking House Minority Leader Position

House Democrats say Windsor Heights Rep. Jennifer Konfrst will run to replace Rep. Todd Prichard as the House minority leader.

Iowa Hasn't Learned Its Lesson About Preventing Workplace Harassment

Compensating targets of sexual harassment is necessary, but the current outcomes aren't solving the problem of harassment in Iowa.

Sierra Club Eyes Court Action Over N.E. Iowa Cattle Operation

Supreme Beef wants to raise more than 10,000 cattle in a partially enclosed feedlot near Bloody Run Creek.

Events, Tourism Return To Iowa As Pandemic, Worker Shortage Continue

As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Iowa will see more events and tourism returning to regular scheduling in the summer of 2021.

Five Iowa Nursing Homes Have Spent Years On Federal List Of The Nation's Worst Care Facilities

Compiled by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is known as the special-focus facilities list, and is updated quarterly.

Reynolds Disputes Sand's Claim That She Used Taxpayer Money ‘To Promote Herself'

According to Sand’s report, Reynolds spent more than $500,000 in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.

Board Of Regents President: Campuses Will Be Fully Back To Normal By Fall

In late May, Richards lifted the Board of Regents’ state of emergency, allowing campuses to reopen at full capacity.

Partnership Vows To Fight Return Of Bills That Aren't ‘Welcoming'

Partnership lobbyists said they will be watching for the bill in the next session.

Iowa Lottery Picks Up Pace On Powerball In ‘Instant Gratification World'

Lucky for Life will have daily drawings beginning July 19, instead of the current Monday and Thursday draws.

Lawmakers Dropped The Ball In Not Fixing Recount Law

Lawmakers teed up bills that addressed a wide assortment of problems, real or imagined.

Iowa's New COVID-19 Cases Drop By 50%

The state has been averaging 135 new cases a day this week. The 102 new cases reported Thursday was one of the lowest.

Lawmakers End Solar Tax Credits, Leaving 760 Iowans Out Of The Money

More than 750 Iowa homeowners will lose an average of $3,200 each after lawmakers failed to extend a tax credit for solar energy systems.

Student Leaders At Iowa's Public Universities Are Disappointed And Anxious About Potential Tuition Increase

Students at Iowa’s public universities are preparing for tuition increases as they shoulder the cost of the Iowa Legislature’s decision.

State Agency Falsely Claimed To Have Complied With Public-Records Request

As part of that same process, the state agency mistakenly disclosed the personal tax returns of a Des Moines couple that runs an art studio.

City Administrators Say Elimination Of Backfill Could Have ‘Huge' Impact In Some Areas

The backfill represented $152.1 million annually across the state.

Reynolds Claims State Ensured Pandemic Safety At Meatpacking Plants

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds told a national television audience on Wednesday that Iowa had met the challenge of providing a “safe environment."

Biden's Budget: Why Investing In Innovation Is Crucial To Reach U.S. Climate Goals

An overview sent to Congress included $10 billion in nondefense spending on clean energy innovation — a 35% increase over 2021.

Groups Ask DNR To Veto Cattle Operation Near Trout Stream

DNR has turned aside protests over Supreme Beef’s proposal near Monona, close to Bloody Run Creek, a protected trout stream.

Iowa Lawyer Accused Of Lying To The Court Links Capitol Riot To His Discipline

In 2018, attorney Allan M. Richards of Tama, who handles high-profile murder cases, applied for appointment into the Iowa Supreme Court.

Panel: Farm Policy Changes Needed As Climate Change Worsens Runoff Pollution

Farmers are upgrading drainage tile because climate change has brought heavier rains, which could worsen flooding and nitrate issues.

Grassley: Biofuels Should Get Infrastructure Support, But His Vote Doesn't Depend On It

He signed a letter with his Iowa GOP congressional colleagues Tuesday questioning Democrat Biden’s level of support for biofuels.

Bill Of Rights For Residents Of Manufactured Housing Introduced In Congress

U.S. Rep. is pushing for tenants’ rights to extend to residents of manufactured housing communities to protect them from predatory tactics.