Ernst: Oil Companies Shouldn’t Get COVID Relief Cash, Farmers Should

Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst told the Iowa Farmers Union Tuesday that she doesn’t want federal pandemic relief going to oil interests.

Reynolds Appoints Garcia To Head Public Health Department Along With DHS

Reynolds has appointed Iowa Department of Human Services director Kelly Garcia to temporarily oversee the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Reynolds Says COVID-19 Immunity Strikes A ‘Balance.’ It’s Not Even Close.

Reynolds discussed the legislation in response to questions about resident deaths at a Dubuque nursing home.

Iowa Is First In The Nation To Permanently Legalize To-Go Cocktails

Iowa has officially legalized the sale of to-go cocktails, making the COVID-19 fad a permanent fixture in the state.

Iowa Nursing Home Is ‘Exhibit A’ In The Case Against Legal Immunity, Advocates Say

Eleven residents of Dubuque Specialty Care have died of COVID-19, according to the state, and 43 residents of the home have been infected.

Reynolds, Business Leaders Begin Planning For Iowa’s Post-Covid Economy

Reynolds and McLean said the recovery work is a chance to address long-standing issues, not just the pandemic.

Parades, Festivals To Be Allowed In Des Moines Starting July 1

The city has had limited events in public locations since March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa’s Leaders Must Stay Focused As Some Attorneys General Push Partisan Agendas

President Trump has empowered a tight-knit crew of state attorneys general advancing the administration’s interests across the country.

Des Moines City Council Approves Racial Profiling Ordinance

Council members waived the third reading of the ordinance, approving the measure by a 7-0 vote.

Des Moines City Council Will Meet On June 8

Mayor and Council will be participating in Monday’s meeting via Zoom.

DM Water Works Plant Operators, Freed From Trailers, Go Home

Over the past two months, 23 workers had lived in trailers at the three water works treatment plants in Des Moines.

Lawyer: Iowa Sand Mining Firm Wants To Export Water To Make Up For Oil-Related Losses

A Des Moines Iowa sand mining company wants to export Iowa water to western states in part to put its staff back to work, its lawyer noted.

Des Moines Closes City Buildings; Parks Remain Open

Des Moines has banned public access to City Hall and other major city buildings through at least April 12 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus ‘Community Spread’ Confirmed; Iowa Governor Calls For New Precautions

A Dallas County resident, who did not contract the virus from a known source such as an out-of-state trip, tested positive.

LGBT Students Escorted Out Of Capitol After Complaint Of Transgender Kids In Restroom

Nate Monson, executive director of Iowa Safe Schools, said the incident violated the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

Des Moines Man Fired After Therapist Reports Conversation To Police

A Des Moines man who was fired after confiding in his therapist that he wanted to kill his bosses is entitled to collect unemployment.

Iowa House Passes Increased Fines For Texting In A School Zone

People who are caught texting and driving in a school zone will face an increased penalty, under a bill moving forward in the Iowa House.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Praises Trump, Pence For ‘Pro-Life’ Stances

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds praised President Donald Trump Monday at the State Capitol for taking “bold steps” in the pro-life movement.

Iowa Senate Passes Bill Allowing Apartment Owners To Deny Applicants With Federal Aid

Des Moines and Iowa City have ordinances that ban the discrimination.

McCoy: ‘Something Drastic’ Is Needed On Mental-Health Funding

Polk County Health Services is unsure whether, or how, it will meet the county’s mental health needs come July 1st.

Feds Slash Penalty For Perry Nursing Home

Officials agreed to dramatically reduce the fines imposed against the Dallas County nursing home accused of hiring unlicensed caregivers.

Iowa Democrats Certify 2020 Caucus Results

The precinct delegates elected on caucus night will go to the County Convention on March 21.

Iowa Caucus Results Filled With Errors And Uncertainty: Report

The results from the Iowa Democratic caucuses on Monday night have still not been completely released as of Thursday morning.

Iowa Caucus Winners: Order Of Finish — So Far — Finally Announced

The Iowa Democratic Party, which runs the Iowa Caucuses, waited until Tuesday to release results due to problems with its reporting app.

Watch Live: President Trump's Rally At Drake University In Iowa

President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa, in the build up to the state's caucuses.

Sanders Targets Health Industry Profits; Are His Figures Right? (Opinion)

At the January Democratic debate in Des Moines, Vermont Sen. Sanders zeroed in on the question of profits in the health care industry.

Trump To Hold Des Moines Rally Days Before Iowa Caucuses

As the impeachment case against him heads toward the Senate, President Trump will take his case directly to voters in series of events.

Democratic Debate Replay: Candidates Spar Before Iowa Caucus

Six Democrats appeared in the smallest, least-diverse debate of the 2020 election cycle in a final showdown before the Iowa Caucuses.

HUD Awards Des Moines $328k Annually For Affordable Housing

“This marks the first time HUD has awarded Des Moines this important program, and its impact will be felt throughout Polk County..."

Iowa Inmate Says His ‘Death’ Ended Life Sentence; No, Court Rules

An Iowa inmate claimed his life-in-prison sentence ended when he clinically died and that he is illegally imprisoned.

Des Moines Names Malcolm Hankins Assistant City Manager

“Malcolm brings a great deal of experience to Des Moines and we feel very fortunate to have him on board,” said City Manager Scott Sanders.

New Campaign 2020 Poll Has Warren Leading In Iowa For First Time

A new poll in Iowa has Elizabeth Warren on top there for the first time. She leads Joe Biden. Bernie Sanders was in third.

Kay Cmelik Selected As Des Moines Clerk

Cmelik will join the City of Des Moines with 28 years of experience in local government.

Dem Presidential Candidates Eat Their Way Through Iowa State Fair

As presidential candidates gorge on deep-fried food on a stick at Iowa State Fair, Mayor Pete Buttigieg eats one of almost everything.

2020 Democrats Target Trump Gains In Rural Areas

Democrats say the chase for heartland is especially urgent this year as the party tries to win back some voters who supported Trump in 2016.

Man Threw Water At Iowa Rep. Steve King: Police

Police say Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican, was eating with a group of people when he was approached by the man.

Iowa Fetal Heartbeat Law Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

An Iowa judge ruled Tuesday that Iowa's fetal heartbeat law, the most restrictive abortion measure in the country, is unconstitutional.

Pro-NRA Iowa Official Flubs, Sets Gun Rights Amendment 4 Years

Iowa’s top election official failed to publish key notice expanded gun rights protections to the Iowa Constitution, a “monumental setback.”

Iowa 2018 Election Results: Iowa Flips 2 Seats, King Holds On

Iowa flips two congressional seats to Democrat, but Republican's hold on in the governor's race and the 4th District.

Stop Exploiting Mollie Tibbetts Death, Her Father Begs

Mollie Tibbetts wouldn't want the "darkest, most hate-filled corners of the American soul," to use her as a rallying cry, her father wrote.