State Government

People who assault police officers, firefighters, health care providers and other protected professionals would receive heightened sentences under a bill Iowa lawmakers advanced Monday.

State regulators recently fined a northeast Iowa woman $2,500 for numerous tire fires at her acreage that persisted for months despite warnings they are illegal, according to a recent Iowa Department of Natural Resources order.

Ryan Wise, former director of the Iowa Department of Education said he appreciates the “spirit” of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal but says “very rapid changes could negatively impact schools and kids.”

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal would streamline the services offered by and overhaul the funding structure for AEAs, which provide support and expertise to schools and students.

‘There’s just evil out there,’ she says, in discussing the Jan. 4 shooting that killed a sixth-grade student and principal

Also, U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn raises $2.4M in 2023

According to a December police report, the prison warden at the Anamosa State Penitentiary said nurses reported a dentist serving the facility appeared to be intoxicated and had just completed a root canal on a patient.

Many of the event’s speakers addressed the recent fatal school shooting in Perry, and in response called for more armed officers and armed school staff with firearms and active shooter training in schools.

Republican Iowa House Reps. Steve Holt and Skyler Wheeler levied heavy criticism of a pilot guaranteed income project underway in central Iowa

If you’ve wondered what economic impact Hawkeye women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark and the team have had on Iowa, a new think tank will soon have the answer. Plus, Gov. Kim Reynolds said it will help model the impact of tax cuts.

Protesters call for cease-fire, condemn resolution

Democratic lawmakers, saying they were left out of the talks, cast doubt on the changes.