Did Someone Urinating In A Horse's Stall Lead To His Iowa Derby Disqualification?

The circumstances surrounding the disqualification of the horse Shang are detailed in a new lawsuit filed by the horse's trainer.

Judge Rules Western Iowa Man Violated State Environmental Laws

John Goldsmith, 71, of Sergeant Bluff, has been found guilty of violating the state's solid-waste and open-burning laws.

UnityPoint Battles Central Iowa's Largest Physician Group Over Proposed New Lab

One of Iowa’s largest health care providers is going to court in an effort to block the creation of two new cardiac catheterization labs.

Iowa Sees Drop In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths

Iowa recorded 522 new cases on Sunday, with the daily average down 7% over the past week.

First-Offense Marijuana Arrest Threatens Iowan's Career, Even After It’s Expunged

The case illustrates how even a minor drug offense that has been expunged from the public record can have major consequences.

Proposed Regents Funding Freeze Advances In Iowa House

Rep. David Kerr, R-Morning Sun, led discussion of the education budget proposal in a House Appropriations committee meeting Monday.

Iowa Supreme Court Says It Will Try To Maintain Nonpartisan Redistricting Process

The governor must sign off by Sept. 15.

Whitver: Senate Republicans Will Approve More Money For Iowa Prisons

Senate Republicans' initial budget outline, released March 24, included an additional $4 million to Iowa’s Department of Corrections.

Iowa Officer Who Had Sex With His Boss' Teenage Stepdaughter Blocks Decertification

Court records indicate Alex Ladwig first became a police officer in 2014 when he was hired by the Lake View Police Department.

Iowa Home For Women In Crisis Sued For Barring Emotional-Support Dog

That's the question posed by a lawsuit brought by the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission.

Iowa Scientists: Climate Change Will Bring Floods, Drought And Supercharged Ragweed

The researchers appeared at this year's virtual Iowa Water Conference.

Survey: Iowans Willing To Pay For Cleaner Lakes

Iowans would consider paying for cleaner water if someone had a good idea how to accomplish that, a study found.

Amtrak Proposes Expansion To Iowa City, But State Still Has No Funding

Amtrak's CEO recently released a long-range plan map that included a link from the Quad-Cities to Iowa City.

Iowa Sees Slight Gain In COVID-19 Cases Over Past Week

Iowa ranked 23rd among the states in per capita cases, according to the Post.

Governor Auctions Off Dinner At Terrace Hill To Benefit Christian School

Reynolds is assisting with the Des Moines Christian School's current fundraiser, the 2021 True Blue Gala, on April 10.

Medical Board Orders Iowa Doctor, Again, To Undergo A Competency Evaluation

In May 2019, the board sent a confidential Clinical Competency Evaluation Order to Dr. Linda M. Iler, a 68-year-old physician.

There's Still Time For Iowa Lawmakers To Address Real-World Problems

The bill, a measure aimed at protecting health-care professionals from surgical smoke, didn't pass last week.

Voting Rights Advocates Air Worries About Onslaught Of New State Election Laws

After legal maneuvers failed and nonpartisan watchdogs concluded there was no evidence of such fraud, the GOP strategy has shifted.

Iowa's COVID-19 Cases Rise, But Are Far Below November Peak

The state reported nearly 5,500 new cases on Nov. 13 during a stretch when hospitalizations also peaked.

Reynolds Signs Permitless Carry, Firearm Industry Immunity Bills Into Law

The law changes Iowa's gun permitting requirements.

State Discloses Long-Withheld Data Showing It Miscalculated Nursing Home Infections

The data identifies the privately run nursing homes that have had the most infections among residents and staff.

Expanded Vaccine Eligibility For All Adult Iowans Still On Track For April 5

Currently, Iowans 65 or older are eligible for the vaccine.

Reynolds Asks All Iowans To Be Vaccinated But Won't Require It Of State-Employed Caregivers

Gov. Kim Reynolds reiterated Tuesday that she will not be requiring health care workers in state-run care facilities to be vaccinated.

Biden Pairs ‘Down Payment' On Climate Crisis With Rebuilding Infrastructure

The package could be bipartisan because it helps “every corner of America,” Stone-Manning said.

Lawmakers Work To Soften Governor's Controversial Biofuels Bill

An Iowa House committee approved a retooled version of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ controversial biofuels mandate proposal on Wednesday.

Iowa Attorney General Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Block Biofuels Exemptions

Miller and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson led the effort to file an eight-state amicus brief with the nation’s high court.

Democrat Rita Hart Withdraws Challenge In Iowa 2nd District Congressional Race

Hart, who has claimed that 22 ballots in the district were wrongfully uncounted.

Iowans Deserve A Governor, Not A Ruler

The Iowa Supreme Court chamber is a magnificent venue for the seven justices who referee the thorniest legal questions in our state.

Iowa Lottery Wins Big, Sales Rise During Pandemic

Apparently, scratching a ticket or checking lotto numbers fit the bill for many.

Iowa Secretary Of State Looks To Raise Campaign Cash From 2nd District Contest

Republicans on Monday moved to raise money and political capital with their reactions to the fight over Iowa’s prized House seat.

Tap Water In Des Moines Area, Quad-Cities Had Traces Of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals'

Tap water in the Des Moines area and in parts of eastern Iowa has had traces of toxic “forever chemicals” associated with cancer.

Half-Kept Promises On Mental Health Won't Shield Iowans From Gun Violence

She was asked last week whether she would sign a bill scrapping handgun permit requirements in Iowa.

Iowa COVID Cases Jump Sharply, Test Positivity Among Highest In Nation

Iowa has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases during the past week and has one of the highest test positivity rates in the nation.

Alleged Domestic Abuser Fights Sheriff's Decision Denying Him A Gun Permit

An eastern Iowa man allegedly convicted of a domestic violence offense is suing the state in an effort to reverse a sheriff’s decision.

House Passes Version Of Governor's Broadband Proposal

House File 848 would provide grants to extend broadband service into underserved parts of the state.

Iowa Supreme Court Examines The Powers Of The Governor In Considering Godfrey Case

The justices are considering an appeal in the case of former Worker's Compensation Commissioner Chis Godfrey.

Iowa On Track To Expand Vaccine Eligibility; Minority Communities Lag In Access To Shots

Reynolds said Wednesday that about 517,000 Iowans are now fully vaccinated.

House Passes Contentious Charter School Bill In Late-Night Vote

House File 813 would allow school boards to establish new charter schools within their district.

Governor: New Revenue Projections Make The Case For Immediate Tax Cuts

The three-member Revenue Estimating Conference met Friday to update the state's official revenue estimates.

Let's Accentuate The Positive About Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has outlined an additional $3 million in spending in her budget for Child Care Challenge Fund