Dead Bills Are Haunting The Capitol. Here's One Worth Reviving.

In the past week or so, we’ve seen lawmakers try to resurrect a reduction in unemployment benefits.

Iowa Supreme Court Backs State Auditor's Effort To See Records Tied To Billion-Dollar U Of I Deal

The Iowa Supreme Court has backed Auditor of State Rob Sand’s authority to subpoena records from the University of Iowa.

Cupcake Decorator Fired For Running Over Ex-Husband's Girlfriend Wins Jobless Benefits

Marilyn Meron, 31, of Waterloo, was employed as a decorator at the city's Scratch Cupcakery outlet last year.

University Of Illinois Administrator Selected As Next University Of Iowa President

We’re going to make the University of Iowa as good as it can be and even better,” said Wilson.

State Disagrees With Judge's Ruling That Iowa Nursing Home Illegally Dumped A Resident At A Hospital

Previously, the man had lived in a group home and been hospitalized due to paranoia, a bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

What Would Biden's Infrastructure Proposal Mean For Central Iowa? Axne Hosts Discussion Of $2 Trillion Plan

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne met with over a dozen Iowa business and advocacy group leaders Wednesday to discuss the American Jobs Plan​.

Suspected Hospice Whistleblower Hit With Retaliation After A State Inspection, Judge Finds

An Iowa hospice company retaliated against an alleged whistleblower suspected of reporting a patient.

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Iowa Voter Registration Commission To Proceed

In July 2019, Linn County Auditor Joel Miller, a Democrat, filed a public-records request with Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate.

More Than Half Of New Iowa Unemployment Cases Now Unrelated To COVID-19

About 50.7% of those filing new unemployment claims for the week of April 24 said their request was not related to COVID-19.

ISU Center Director: Businesses Must Widen Recruiting As Iowa's Growth Lags

CIRAS helps businesses become more efficient. Cox is an aerospace engineer.

Pella Physician Accused Of Incompetence Ordered To Pay $2,500

A Pella physician accused of professional incompetence has agreed to pay $2,500 to settle allegations of inappropriate pain management.

Iowa's Daily COVID-19 Cases Down 20%, As Johnson & Johnson Shots Begin Again

Iowa averaged 416 new cases per day over the past week, matching the rates of infection from last summer.

ACLU Challenges Iowa Law Restricting Public Funds For Transgender Medical Care

The national ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project and the ACLU of Iowa filed the lawsuit jointly on behalf of Aiden Vasquez.

‘Horrific' Guilt: Nurse Asked To Resign To Save Her Patients From Neglect

In 2017, Licensed Practical Nurse Mary McGee began working for Christian Retirement Service and its Iowa City nursing home.

State Auditor: Governor Sitting On $1B That Could Help Small Businesses, Towns

Sand, a Democrat, is considering a run for governor, but said he also is debating a run for U.S. Senate or a re-election campaign.

Democrats Say Iowa Prisons Need A $34 Million Increase

Lawmakers announced the proposal after a tour of Anamosa State Penitentiary, which they described as understaffed and overcrowded.

Lawmakers Resurrect Child Care, Public Assistance Proposals In Budget Negotiations

Lawmakers began discussion Thursday of the House Republicans' Health and Human Services budget proposal.

Climate Envoy To Iowans: ‘There's A Growing Sense Of Urgency'

“There's a growing sense of urgency,” said Kerry, a former U.S. senator.

Poll: Many Farmers Still Doubt That Humans Drive Climate Change

Farmers continue to question whether climate change is driven by humans.

ACLU Challenges Iowa Law Restricting Public Funds For Transgender Medical Care

The national ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project and the ACLU of Iowa filed the lawsuit jointly on behalf of Aiden Vasquez.

Iowa Sees 9% Drop In Daily COVID-19 Cases

Iowa averaged 432 cases a day over the past week, down 9%, the Times reported.

Witness' Account Of A Child's Re-Enactment Of Abuse Was Allowable, Iowa Supreme Court Says

The child did not testify during Dessinger’s trial, but the state did offer testimony from an alleged witness to the incident.

Experts: China Boosts U.S. Ag Exports, Sales On Record Pace

Iowa is seeing a surge in exports of corn, soybeans and pork, largely because of purchases by China.

Firm Accused Of Violating Debt-Collection Law Says Money Owed To Iowa Courts Isn't Really ‘Debt'

With at least 2,300 governmental clients nationwide, Linebarger reportedly collects more than $1 billion in government debt each year.

House Votes For $100M Broadband Budget, $50M Short Of Governor's Request

“With $100 million allocated for broadband, we can work to bring connectivity to Iowa's broadband deserts."

Governor, Guard General Urge Wary Iowans: Get Vaccinated

Maj. Gen. Benjamin Corell, commander of the Iowa National Guard, appeared at Gov. Kim Reynolds' weekly news conference.

Senate Passes Bills On Alcohol Delivery, Automated Delivery Robots

Iowans also may start seeing robots delivering other types of packages under a separate bill moving through the Legislature.

OSHA Report: Iowa Capitol ‘May Expose Workers To COVID-19 Hazards' Under Current Policies

Workplace safety regulators have warned lawmakers about inconsistent social distancing and temperature checks.

Infection-Control Violations Were The No. 1 Issue In Iowa Nursing Homes Last Year

The infection-control violations were cited in the eight months leading up to COVID-19's first appearance in Iowa.

Bill Forbidding Voluntary Diversity Plans At Iowa Schools Headed To Gov. Reynolds

The Iowa House agreed with the Senate's changes to House File 228 on Tuesday afternoon.

Chauvin Verdict: Guilty On 3 Charges In George Floyd's Death

Chauvin was taken into custody and will be sentenced in eight weeks.

Amended House Measure Would Raise Bottle Bill Handling Fees

Before the session started, Rep. Shannon Lundgren, R-Peosta, filed an amendment to House File 814 that would raise the handling fee paid.

We're Creating ‘Humanized Pigs’ In Our Ultraclean Lab To Study Human Illnesses And Treatments

In recent years, our team at Iowa State University has found a way to make pigs an even closer stand-in for humans.

Congressional Panel Splits On Regulation Of ‘Orphaned' Oil And Gas Wells

Democrats and Republicans on the subcommittee voiced support for the idea of cleaning up and capping orphaned wells.

Chiropractor Accused Of Sexual Impropriety Keeps His License

In January, the board formally charged Hoven with failure to comply with the order on psychotherapy evaluations.

Iowan Fired For ‘Millions Of Dead Cops' Facebook Post, While Police Officer Is Fired For The N-Word

In May 2020, Logan Creach was hired by Linder Tire Service as a part-time tire technician.

A Strong Minority Entrepreneurial Community Is Key To A Stronger Post-Pandemic Iowa

Minority-owned small businesses across the US have seen outsized impacts on their business.

Several Investigations Launched Into Anamosa Attacks, Iowa Prison Security

On March 23, two inmates at Anamosa attacked and fatally injured correctional officer Robert McFarland, 46, and a registered nurse.

State Confirms Brazilian COVID-19 Strain In Johnson County

“We are still learning about the characteristics of this strain including any potential impact on vaccine effectiveness."

Iowa Man Fired For Wearing A ‘DEMOTED' Face Mask Collects Jobless Benefits

Jason McComas had worked for EZ Pawn Iowa for several years when he was demoted in July 2020 as part of a corporate restructuring.