Tom Barton

State is asking the federal appeals court to lift an injunction on the 2023 Iowa law.

Faced with the proliferation of hemp-derived THC, Iowa lawmakers passed new restrictions on the sale of consumable hemp products. In doing so, they limit parents who give their child CBD — for some, the only seizure drug that works.

Republican Reps. Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn each submitted the maximum number of requests. Rep. Randy Feenstra didn’t submit any for the fourth straight year.

Half of the 50 seats in the Iowa Senate and all 100 Iowa House seats are up for election in November.

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst joined conservative colleagues in vowing to oppose Democratic legislation and confirm judicial and political appointees nominated by Democratic President Joe Biden to protest former President Donald Trump's recent felony convictions in a New York hush-money trial.

Also, Cedar Rapids seeks training on homelessness diversion

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Iowa providers will be reimbursed by the state for emergency contraception provided to sexual assault victims, but abortion services for victims will not be reimbursed, according to a new policy announced Friday by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird following a 17-month review conducted by her office.

Prairie High School graduate and immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to study business, with hopes of becoming a financial manager and eventually a CEO.

Bill would increase funding for conservation, but lacks climate-oriented IRA funding

The Iowa Board of Medicine has revoked the license of a Cedar Rapids doctor being sued for sexual exploitation and negligence by a former patient.

Iowa Health and Human Services Director Kelly Garcia, in an email, wrote the department is on track to ensure Medicaid renewal forms mailed in August contain a voter registration form in the packet.

In Iowa, the average price of gas Thursday was nearly $3.33 a gallon, less than national average of $3.61 a gallon. In Linn County, the average price was $3.39 a gallon. That’s roughly 14 cents higher from a week ago, but similar to last year. In Johnson County, the average gas price was 12 cents cheaper.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said it is urging park visitors to plan in advance heading into the Memorial Day weekend in case an activity or location is affected.

While portions of their legislative proposals were incorporated into budget bills, Iowa lawmakers failed to pass substantive nursing home legislation this year. What does that mean for the nursing home industry, and what action could be taken next year?