At the height of the pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers, according to a Congressional report released Thursday.
Asked if he supported a federal ban, Sen. Chuck Grassley told Iowa reporters on a weekly conference call he could not say until a final ruling was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Democratic President Joe Biden said that Republicans "have chosen to stand in the way of Americans' rights to make the most personal decisions about their own bodies, families and lives." He urged voters to elect more abortion-rights lawmakers in November.
A severe shortage in baby formula in the U.S. has drawn the attention of Iowa’s congressional delegation and has become a campaign issue as well.
The council weighed its two options — holding a special election and appointment — during a work session after Tuesday night’s formal meeting, ultimately agreeing on moving forward with appointment to fill the vacancy sooner.
Campaign Almanac: Also, the state teachers union endorses Democrat Deidre DeJear for governor
The city of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office this week launched a “Welcome is Our Language” campaign to promote the community’s diversity and attractions to residents and visitors.
With four of nine City Council members recusing themselves from voting on the Country Club’s expansion plans, five voting members tabled consideration of the project to give the Country Club more time to meet conditions addressing neighbors’ concerns
Iowa repealed its statute of limitations on criminal charges last year, but kept limits on when victims can make civil claims
Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson met with Linn-Mar parents last week concerned about the district’s new transgender policy, which aligns with guidance from the Iowa Department of Education
The Biden administration announced on Monday that 20 internet companies — including Mediacom — have agreed to provide discounted service to low-income Americans, a program that could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy.
The governor sought to dismiss the lawsuit in part because her office provided some of the records after the lawsuit was filed in December and argued the issue was now moot.
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