Erin Murphy

A new state grant program to expand existing summer food assistance programs for Iowa students in low-income families received 43 applications, according to state records obtained by The Gazette.

The new law does not ban traffic cameras, but does require communities to provide data-driven proof that they are needed to increase traffic safety

The streamlining of state advisory boards is the second phase of Goc. Kim Reynolds’ realignment of the executive branch of state government

The 43-year-old Jack Whitver says he is undergoing radiation treatments and does not plan to step down from his leadership in the Iowa Legislature.

A 2023 state report determined most of Iowa’s state parks have restrooms, shelters and cabins that are not accessible to people with disabilities.

The Iowa Public Information Board and Iowa Freedom of Information Council say a bill that awaits Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature would allow local government officials to meet and discuss policy while avoiding open meetings requirements

An Iowa Attorney General’s Office spokeswoman said no Iowa taxpayer dollars were spent on Bird’s trip to New York

Mandi Remington, an Iowa City advocate, talks about what has caused increasing food security in Iowa, and what policy makers as well as all Iowans can do to address the problem

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says the task force is needed to address a rise in antisemitism being reported across the U.S. since the Israel-Hamas war began last October.

The city of Cedar Rapids had provided incentives to ensure the presence of a grocery store near the densely populated Wellington Heights and Mound View neighborhoods. A Hy-Vee spokesperson confirmed the store will close June 23.

Struggling early readers will receive detailed assistance plans and have the option to be held back, and elementary teachers in training will be required to take an aptitude test on early reading instruction.

The Cedar Rapids neighborhood that was devastated by the 2008 flood now has rehabilitated housing, new businesses, and a nonprofit grocery store. Local leaders hope new flood protections are next.

A pro-Palestine protest is planned for the University of Iowa from 12-7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A social media post states the protest will not be an encampment, which a campus public safety official said would violate school policy.

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law requirements that insurance companies cover diagnostic breast exams and biomarker testing.

A bill prohibiting lawsuits over warning labels on products with federal labeling approval passed the Iowa Senate but was not considered in the Iowa House this year