Iowa’s New Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, Overall Rates Rise
The U.S. Department of Labor reports overall unemployment in the state currently stands at 26,737 claims, 1,482 claims over the...
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News coverage from Iowa's Governor's office, executive branch agencies, Iowa Legislature, and Iowa's Judicial Branch.
Sand Accuses Reynolds of Breaking Law with COVID-19 PSA Campaign
State Auditor Rob Sand accused Gov. Kim Reynolds of breaking the law when she appeared in a taxpayer-funded COVID-19 PSA,...
Prichard Resigns As Iowa House Minority Leader
State Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, announced he would step down as Iowa House Minority Leader, Iowa House Democrats will...
Naig Encourages Farmers to Enroll in USDA’s New Pandemic Cover Crop Program
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encouraged Iowa farmers to enroll in the USDA Risk Management Agency’s new Pandemic Cover...
Memorial Day Tourism In Iowa Still Below Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Iowa’s tourism industry is touting a significant if not complete recovery from the low levels experienced during last summer’s pandemic...
Public Search for Missing Montezuma 10-Year-Old Scheduled for Sunday
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance with searching for Montezuma 10-year-old Xavior Harrelson on Sunday, May 30.
Reaction After Christhian Bahena Rivera Found Guilty of Mollie Tibbetts’ Murder
Elected officials respond to Christhian Bahena Rivera being found guilty of the 2018 first-degree murder of University of Iowa student...
Authorities Seek Help Finding Missing and Endangered Montezuma Child
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation's Missing Person Clearinghouse seeks the public's assistance in locating 10-year-old Xavior Harrelson of Montezuma.
Iowa Reports First Case of West Nile Virus of 2021
The Iowa Department of Public Health announced the first case of West Nile virus infection reported in 2021, an older...
Process of Aligning Iowa’s Public Health and Human Services Departments Begins
The Iowa Departments of Public Health and Human Services launched a website to update the public about a 9-month-long health...
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