Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Big-name guests at political rallies
Big-name headliners rallied the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty and Justice Celebration and the conservative Family Leadership Summit.
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Board of Pharmacy sanctions licensees for criminal convictions, dispensing errors
A former eastern Iowa pharmacist has been sanctioned by state regulators for a 2022 conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor
Iowa, Nebraska initiative awarded $15 million for biomanufacturing innovation
A biomass and biomanufacturing initiative led by Iowa State University has received National Science Foundation funding.
Iowa dentist fined $2,000 for unsanitary conditions in his practice
A dentist who has practiced in Iowa for less than two years has been cited for unsanitary conditions in his practice.
Replacing state income taxes with sales taxes will help the rich and hurt the rest of us
If Iowans want a glimpse of their future, they might just look to the south. To Missouri. Republicans there are asking people to approve a constitutional amendment next month to eliminate the state income ta...
Iowa State University lab examines muscle and bone deterioration in space and on Earth
An Iowa State University lab is working to develop countermeasures to the muscle and bone loss seen by astronauts, older adults and others.
Des Moines priest sues feds over the imminent expiration of his work authorization
A Catholic priest from Nigeria, now working in Des Moines, is suing the government over alleged inaction on his residency status.
Theft of drugs from Iowa hospital triggers criminal charges, licensing board sanctions
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has sanctioned a hospital pharmacy for failing to adequately monitor its supply of controlled substances.
Speaker Mike Johnson condemns Democratic Socialists at Iowa Christian gathering
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Iowa is at the forefront in a “battle for basic principles” and warns against Democratic Socialists.
Iowa agriculture experts release report on state ag economy amid downturn
A report announced at the Iowa Farm Bureau 2026 Economic Summit detailed Iowa's agriculture economy amid a multi-year economic downturn.
DNR to hold public meetings on solutions for dangerous Palisades-Kepler dam
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input as it explores remediation of a low-head dam in Palisades-Kepler State Park.
After US Sen Lindsey Graham’s death, Trump recommends Graham’s sister to fill out term
President Donald Trump endorsed the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill the Republican’s seat for the remainder of his term.
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Politics in court, on stage
Trump's lawsuit over the Iowa Poll and a court hearting on Libertarian ballot access, plus Iowa GOP's Lincoln Dinner and more.
Buttigieg rallies Iowans; Democrats optimistic for midterms
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg praised Iowa voter and discussed the importance of coalition building.
Sex charge dismissed against fired professor who also wins claim for jobless benefits
A university professor, fired from his job shortly before a sex-related charge against him was dismissed, can now collect jobless benefits.
State: Nursing home caregiver stole painkillers, worked while under the influence
A Howard County nursing home worker accused of stealing residents’ painkillers while working under the influence has surrendered his license.
Nunn pledges to support cancer research; calls for ‘sustainable’ healthcare models
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, meeting with survivors and advocates Friday, said he was supportive of funding cancer research at the federal level.
Central Iowa lawyer sanctioned for the eighth time, this time with a license suspension
The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of a central Iowa attorney who has faced multiple sanctions in the past.
Judge in Trump election-poll lawsuit cites potential ‘chilling effect’ on free speech
An attorney for President Trump said Friday a lawsuit alleging fraud by an Iowa pollster should proceed so that evidence can be collected.
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: SNAP junk food, USDA staff cuts, Iowa polls
Iowa's SNAP restrictions are lifted, USDA staff cuts affect farm services and there are new polls in the Iowa governor and U.S. Senate races.
Iowa State University Lake LaVerne project dredges up history, items lost to time
Some items found in Lake LaVerne during its dredging include a cannon, a bowling ball, bicycle pieces and bottles.
For 15 years, Iowa’s prisons have asked for air conditioning. This year something is different.
As summer temperatures rise into the 90s, more than 1,000 Iowa prisoners and correctional officers are sweating it out without air conditioning. Prolonged heat waves behind bars can cause heat stroke and e...
32 dogs seized from Iowa breeder who allegedly blocked inspections of her business
Law enforcement officials have seized 32 dogs from an Iowa breeder facing civil charges related to inspections of her facility in Farmington.
Feds pull Iowa’s ‘healthy food’ SNAP waiver
A federal waiver allowing Iowa to restrict the types of food that can be purchased with SNAP has been vacated.