Reynolds, Trump Can’t Control The Disease So They’re Trying To Control The Facts (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: If you can’t control the disease, bury the details.

Gaming Merger Puts Four Iowa Casinos Under One Owner

The merger of two Nevada-based gaming companies has been finalized, putting four Iowa casinos under the same owner.

Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Farmers To Pay Rent With PPP

Rep. Abby Finkenauer introduced legislation to allow farmers to use money from a pandemic-related federal aid package to pay for rentals.

County Auditors Push Reynolds For Quick, No-Strings Felon Voting Rights Order

Reynolds supported a constitutional amendment restoring the rights, but that proposal stalled in the Iowa Senate this year.

Fireworks Pollution In D.M. Rocketed Three Times Higher Than Standard

Fireworks in Des Moines sent small-particle pollution to levels more than three times the federal standards on July 4.

D.M. Airport Adds Bar Service At Gate C5

Des Moines International Airport on Wednesday opened a remote coffee shop and bar stand at Gate C5 to save travelers time.

Birdland Pool Closed After COVID-19 Case Confirmed

Des Moines has closed Birdland Pool after an attendee at a private event tested positive for COVID-19.

WDM To Order Removal Of Infected Ash Trees

West Des Moines is assessing ash trees and will order homeowners to remove those with extensive damage from emerald ash borers.

D.M. Airport Traffic Running At 50% For The Year

The Des Moines International Airport’s passenger traffic is running about half of what it was a year go.

Partnership Opens Nominations For Inclusion Award

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has opened nominations for this year’s Inclusion Award.

Ernst: Renaming Military Bases That Honor Confederates Is ‘The Right Thing To Do’

Ernst met Friday with local Black leaders at Creative Visions, the nonprofit organization operated by Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, D-Des Moines.

Iowa Inmates Endure Summer Heat As Lawmakers Put Off Prison Repairs

Upgrading air conditioning in the state’s prisons is just a small portion of the long list of major infrastructure requests by the DOC.

State Agency Reports Dramatic Drop In Advocacy For Older Iowans

The state agency that advocates for Iowans in nursing homes dramatically scaled back visits to facilities last year even before COVID-19.

Where’s The Money? West Des Moines Businesses Receive Highest Number Of PPP Loans In Iowa

Medical companies and developers have based their headquarters in the 50266 area, which encompasses both Polk and Dallas counties.

Reynolds Says Trooper Who Hit Black Lives Matter Protester Acted “Appropriately”

On June 30, an Iowa State Patrol trooper driving a vehicle carrying Reynolds hit Jaylen Cavil, a leader in Des Moines Black Lives Matter.

Sending International Students Home Would Sap U.S. Influence And Hurt The Economy (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: ICE made a decision regarding international students in the U.S. that will affect far more than just the students themselves.

Reynolds Announces $50 Million In Federal Funds Will Aid Mental Health Services

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that $50 million in federal CARES Act money will be used to help pay for mental health services.

Reynolds Evaluating New Mitigation Orders As COVID-19 Rises In Iowa

Reynolds said she is re-examining the state’s response to COVID-19 in light of the growing positive cases, particularly among young adults.

COVID-19 Outbreak Reported At Fort Dodge Correctional Facility

38 inmates and three correctional staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility.

Who Were The Winners And Losers Of The 2020 Legislative Session?

The 2020 legislative session was historic mainly for 11 weeks of inaction as the session was suspended due to COVID-19.

We Could Be Witnessing The Deciding Battle Of The Culture Wars (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Someday our grandchildren, reading about this era in their history books, may be able to understand some of it.

A Des Moines Police Sergeant Has A History Of Excessive Force. Protesters Ask: Why Is He Still There?

His continued employment came under recent scrutiny as activists have called on the police department to hold officers accountable.

What The Media Call ‘Divine’ Justice In Politics And Pandemic Usually Isn’t (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Media have been using, and misusing, the term “divine justice.”

GOP Lawmakers Defeat New Proposal To Allow Secretary Of State To Distribute Ballot Request Forms

Under legislation signed into law last week, a 24-member panel has to approve any emergency changes in the conduct of elections.

West Des Moines, Google Fiber Pursue $40M Broadband Project

The West Des Moines City Council will consider an agreement which calls for Google Fiber to lease access to the citywide fiber conduit.

Citizens Group Petitions Reynolds To Require Masks In Public

There’s no hiding it — masks are the COVID-19 story of the week, in Iowa and around the nation.

‘Something’s Wrong:’ Inspectors Watch As COVID-19 Spreads In Iowa Nursing Home

A third Iowa nursing home where residents have died of COVID-19 has been cited by the state for failing to observe basic protocols.

Davenport Nursing Home Death Triggers A Criminal Investigation

Davenport police are investigating the death of a resident at the ManorCare-Utica Ridge nursing home.

MidAmerican Energy Doubles Some Rebates

MidAmerican Energy Co. will increase rebates for certain appliances and other equipment by 50%, the utility announced this week.

Economic Recovery Panel Eyes Broadband, Worker Incentives

The head of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Economic Recovery Advisory Board on Thursday asked members to submit "bold, aspirational ideas."

Iowans Say They’re Struggling To Schedule Test Iowa Appointments Before July 4 Weekend

The program has locations across the state and is meant to be a free and accessible way for Iowans to get COVID-19 testing.

Polk County Cites ‘Alarming’ Threat To Seniors From COVID-19

Citing an “alarming” 20% increase in COVID-19 infections within central Iowa, Polk County health officials and advocates for the elderly ...

Prairie Meadows Opens Table Games Wednesday

The casino announced its blackjack, roulette and other table games will be open.

IBC: Iowa Business Leaders Slightly More Optimistic, But Still Bearish

Leaders of Iowa’s largest companies still are bearish on Iowa’s recession-rattled economy.

Iowa Doctor: State Should Require Masks In Schools This Fall

OPINION: I am very concerned about the recent guidelines for Return to Learning put forth by the State of Iowa Department of Education.

Gov. Reynolds Drops Curtain On 2020 Session

The governor vetoed House File 2556, arguing it would be too restrictive on the decisions of local governments and the state.

Reynolds Leaves Covid Mask Decisions To Schools, Stands By Abortion Waiting Period

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds declined Tuesday to pressure school districts to require students and staff to wear face masks.

Reynolds Adds $7 Million In Biofuels Aid, Extends Tax Credits

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday added $7 million in federal aid to the state’s $3 million biofuels infrastructure program.

Secretary Of State Seeks First Emergency Voting Change Under New Law

It’s now up to a panel of legislators to decide whether the order can be issued.

Emails Reveal Confusion And Conflict In Iowa’s Pandemic Response

The emails also suggest Iowa initially rejected an offer of federal assistance to help address deadly outbreaks in meatpacking plants.