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Idaho Becomes 3rd State to Ban 'Vaccine Passports', Iowa Could Be Next
"Vaccine passports create different classes of citizens," Idaho Governor Brad Little, a Republican, said after issuing an executive order banning the so-called passports on Wednesday.
Iowa Paying $225,000 in Case Involving Trooper Kneeling on Motorist's Neck
The state of Iowa will pay $225,000 to a man who was injured when a state trooper knocked him over and put his knee on his neck during a 2017 traffic stop, according to documents released Monday.
Second Iowa State Student Found Dead After Crew Team's Boat Capsized
Three of the five students were rescued from the water and treated after Sunday's accident at a lake.
Democrat Dean Phillips Rebukes Idea That Party Might Overturn Iowa Election
Phillips joins House Republicans in rallying against a challenge of a House race in Iowa's 2nd District.
Mask Mandates Have Been Lifted in These States
Local mask mandates are in effect in some areas, while some states such as Texas and Mississippi have abandoned these guidelines.
COVID Restrictions Are Being Lifted in These States
Texas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are among the states where restrictions were eased this month.
GOP in Iowa Believes 'Stolen' Election Theory, Senator Says
Even with President Donald Trump out of office, some state GOP bodies are clinging to his baseless electoral fraud claims.
Around 100 Geese Dead or Sick in Iowa After Suffering Mysterious Symptoms
State wildlife veterinarian Rachel Ruden urged people to take precautions when near sick or dead birds "as the cause of this event is yet unknown."
New Billboard Slams Ted Cruz, Praises Local BBQ Shack Owner Helping Texans
Senator Ted Cruz's trip to Cancun amid Texas' state of emergency was critiqued by a new billboard in Iowa, which also praised a local restaurant owner's mission to provide meals for Texans.
Hy-Vee COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Vaccinations are currently offered at select Hy-Vee locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Four Armstrong, Iowa City Officials Charged With Using Taser for Cash
Armstrong, Iowa's police chief, mayor and city clerk were indicted Friday on 21 charges, including the allegation that a Taser was used against a civilian in exchange for money.
Thrifty White COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book
Pharmacy chain Thrifty White has started offering in-store vaccinations across stores in parts of the Midwest.
Rachel Manna Pleads Guilty to Sharing Non-Public Files Outing Informants
In October 2018, Rachel Manna shared the information with people on Facebook, who then posted the info on a page designed to reveal the identities of "snitches" in the Des Moines area.
Iowa Rep. Breaks House Rules, Wears Jeans To Protest Lack of Mask Mandate
A mask mandate is in place in Iowa but does not apply to "any person in space under the control of the Legislative or Judicial Branches," according to the order.
Fourth COVID Case Reported at Iowa Capitol Where Masks Are Not Required
Democrat Rep. Amy Nielsen revealed two fresh diagnoses linked to the statehouse in an email to lawmakers.
Iowa House Says Abortion Not Fundamental Right in Constitutional Amendment
The approval passed with a 55-44 vote in the Republican-controlled chamber on Wednesday night after more than two hours of debate.
Iowa Man Faces New Charges Over Shooting Black Teen At Trump Rally
Military veteran Michael McKinney, 25, is behind bars for wounding a 15-year-old when he fired his gun into a car carrying four Black teen girls caught in a confrontation with a group of Trump supporters.
Swing States' Republicans Change Party Registration in Wake of Capitol Riot
A number of Republicans in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida and Iowa changed their party registrations in the days following last week's storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Iowa Care Centre Performed Dangerous Experiments on Disabled Residents—DOJ
Disabled residents in Glenwood Resource Center in Iowa were subjected to poor medical care and harmful experiments.
Mcdonald's Employee Hit With Sledgehammer and Run Over by Truck in Iowa
Steven Pearl was discovered injured on the ground after he was struck by a vehicle on Sunday.
Joni Ernst Sparks Backlash by Getting Vaccine After Spreading Conspiracy
The GOP senator from Iowa received the COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday despite saying earlier she was "so skeptical" of the coronavirus mortality rate and suggesting health-care workers were faking the number of COVID deaths.
Iowa Man Accused of Coughing on Police Officer in Attempt to Give Him COVID
Mark Bishop coughed on an officer while his house was being searched by the Waukee Police Department. Earlier, Bishop had told the officer that he had COVID.
Tyson Fires 7 Employees Accused of Betting on COVID-19 Spread Among Workers
The meatpacking company announced an investigation last month after a wrongful death lawsuit accused employees of betting on the spread of COVID-19 at a plant in Waterloo, Iowa.
Iowa Using $10M of COVID Aid to Pay State Police, Despite Budget Surplus
The funds will be used to pay salaries for roughly 550 state officers whose duties may not have been affected much by the pandemic.
Church Pays Off $5 Million of Iowans' Medical Debt for Christmas
"Our goal as a congregation is to give people a good start on 2021," said Reverend Minna Bothwell of the Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 7 States
The country's total death count is projected to surpass 500,000 by the end of January, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
The Red Tsunami Beats the Blue Wave in State Legislatures
Republicans now have a majority in both houses of 31 state legislatures and hold the state senate in Minnesota.
5 States Expanding COVID Restrictions After Resisting During First Wave
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem continues to resist widespread public calls for increased mitigation protocols—despite skyrocketing COVID-19 cases reported throughout the state.
Iowa Toddler, 2, Shoots Mother After Finding Gun on Bedside Table
Meriah Carlyle, 21, was airlifted to hospital after being shot by her 2-year-old son at their home in Dyersville on November 4.
Tyson Managers Accused of Betting Money on Employees Catching COVID
Filed by the son of a Tyson Foods employee who died due to coronavirus, the lawsuit alleges that supervisors participated in a "betting pool" over which employees would test positive for COVID-19.