State News
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Iowa AG Bird thinks a convicted criminal will make America safe
Attorney General Brenna Bird said that Republicans support putting criminals in jail while speaking in support of former President and convicted felon Donald Trump. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird used her prime-time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention to frame former President Donald Trump as a law-abiding citizen who will protect Americans despite his…
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5 Iowa high school students taking the art world by storm
5 high school recipients received the prestigious Iowa Arts Scholarship. Here’s what you need to know about the students and the art scholarsip.
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Reynolds’ voucher program will cost Iowa taxpayers over $200 million in year two
Over 30,000 applications were approved for the second year of Iowa’s taxpayer-funded private school tuition vouchers, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that more than 30,000 applications were approved for the second year of her taxpayer-funded private school tuition program. Reynolds provided the update while sharing the stage with former US Education…
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These Iowa historic buildings will get a $19 million makeover
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced over $19 million in awards to aid the transformation of 12 historic buildings. Here’s what you need to know.
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Your guide to the 2024 Iowa State Fair
This 2024 Iowa State Fair Guide will answer every burning question you have, from cost and food to entertainment and extras.
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Diamond Shruumz brand products linked to illness in Iowa
Following reported illnesses, the Iowa government has issued a warning on the consumption of Diamond Shruumz products.
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Here’s where to find free summer meals for Iowa students
More than 530 sites across Iowa serve students free and healthy summer meals and snacks while school is out.
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As Iowa food banks hit record demand, advocates push Reynolds to approve Summer EBT
Gov. Kim Reynolds blamed childhood obesity on her decision not to feed Iowa kids over the summer, but the coalition hopes to change her mind with a petition. As food pantries across Iowa continue to face record demand, a group of anti-hunger nonprofits is renewing its calls for Gov. Kim Reynolds to accept $29 million…
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How to get an abortion if you live in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a near-total abortion ban should be allowed to go into effect. There will be at least three weeks before the injunction goes away, but people who need abortions should start planning now. The near-total ban—which leaves enforcement up to the Iowa Board of Medicine—requires doctors to look…
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On Roe overturn anniversary, siblings remember their mom who died after being denied abortion
Tracy Jones and her brother don’t want other people to suffer like their family did following their mother’s death. The Dobbs decision and overturning of Roe v Wade brings up an unfortunate memory for Tracy Jones of Davenport and her brother, Gregg Johnson of East Moline, Illinois, whose mother died after she was denied a…
