State News

The legislature has approved new rules for how Iowa landlords handle requests from renters who ask to have an emotional support animal or a service animal in their unit. “A good majority of our veterans […]

Iowa Workforce Development is now using what’s called the ID.me identity verification system for unemployment claims IWD executive director Beth Townsend says it’s a modern system that adds another level of protection to keep unemployment […]

It’s been seven years since a total solar eclipse darkened parts of the Midwest, and although Monday’s event won’t be a total eclipse in Iowa, it will be significant for most of the state. Chemistry […]

A report finds four Fort Dodge police officers were justified in using deadly force in a March shooting that left a man dead. Webster County Attorney Darren Driscoll released his findings concluding that the officers […]

Iowa lawmakers may create a grant program to help recruit attorneys to practice in rural areas of the state. Representative Brian Lohse of Bondurant said it would be modeled after a program in South Dakota. […]

The Iowa House has sent the governor a plan to extend post-pregnancy Medicaid coverage for new mothers and infants from 60 days to a full year. The coverage will be limited to families with incomes […]

Volunteers across Iowa with an interest in pollinator conservation are needed for a new program that will help researchers track and monitor the state’s at-risk bumble bees. Stephanie Shepherd, a wildlife diversity biologist with the […]

State officials are asking legislators to ban private companies from selling Iowa lottery tickets and games online. Tyler Ackerson of the Iowa Department of Revenue said businesses called lottery couriers are operating websites and smart […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says her husband, Kevin, is “doing really, really well” after being diagnosed with lung cancer in September and immediately beginning treatment with a breakthrough oral immune therapy drug. “He actually snuck away […]

Iowa senior guar Caitlin Clark was named Naismith national player of the year. Clark is the first player to win this award in consecutive seasons since UConn’s Breanna Stewart (2014-16). The national player of the […]

The Powerball jackpot has grown to more than one billion dollars for tonight’s drawing. It follows the Mega Millions jackpot won last week which was also more than one billion dollars. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary […]

Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that repeals the gender balance requirement for government boards and commissions in Iowa. Reynolds said it lets anyone with a passion for service fill slots on […]

Remains that were found in Missouri 46 years ago have been identified as southeast Iowa girl. Wapello County Sheriff’s Detective Aaron McConnell is asking for the public’s help in the death of 15-year-old Helen Renee […]

Officials with the GoServ Global humanitarian organization say their frustration level is growing over the situation in Haiti. The organization was co-founded in 2011 by missionary Terry Baxter and Iowa farmer Ken DeYoung following a […]

Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller wants more innings and fewer pitches from his starting staff as the Hawkeyes get set to host Michigan in a three-game Big Ten series beginning Friday. In 21 combined starts, […]

Federal tax returns are due in less than two weeks and Iowans are being warned that scammers are stepping up their attempts to trick us. IRS spokesman Christopher Miller says criminals will be trying to […]

This is Donate Life Month, when Iowans are encouraged to sign up on their driver’s licenses to donate organs, eyes and tissue. Heather Butterfield, spokeswoman for the Iowa Donor Network, says it’s a time to […]

Iowa now has a law modeled after the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law last night at an event sponsored by The Family Leader, a Christian conservative group. […]

Some elements of Governor Kim Reynolds’ plan to improve Iowa students’ reading scores have won approval in the Iowa House. Under the bill, schools must notify parents if their child isn’t reading at grade level […]

A bill that’s passed the Iowa Senate would block lawsuits against farm chemical companies based on how the products are labeled. It means the companies couldn’t be sued for failing to warn of potential health […]