Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 26

Capitol Notebook: The nation’s largest e-cigarette maker, JUUL Labs Inc., will revamp its advertising and retail practices in Iowa, and pay $5 million over a four-year period as part of a new settlement.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 19

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined 24 other Republican governors in calling on President Joe Biden to end the federal COVID public health emergency.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 12

Recap of news from across the state

Libertarian candidate for governor Rick Stewart and his running mate earned 2.4 percent of the vote Nov. 8 in the governor’s race, exceeding the 2 percent minimum required by state law to qualify as an official political party.

Six women will make up the Iowa House Democratic leadership team in 2023, the first time in Iowa history an all-female team has led a legislative caucus.

Also, new guidance on retirement tax exemption and new leadership positions in the state House and Senate

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Nov. 27

$20M in federal pandemic funds will help build 91 homes

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Nov. 20

Also, Terrace Hill gets ready for Christmas

A look back at the top news stories from the past week.

Iowa Workforce Development said the number of Iowans taking part in apprenticeships is at a record high as the agency celebrates National Apprenticeship Week.