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Iowa district suspends summer school program after two days over COVID-19 concerns
Students enrolled in the elementary program were screened for COVID-19 symptoms and had their temperatures taken when they arrived at school.
Chuck Grassley will skip the Republican National Convention for the first time in 40 years, citing coronavirus
Grassley said it will be the first time he skips the convention since he was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Iowa reports 321 additional COVID-19 cases Sunday; no deaths reported
Iowa reported its first three COVID-19 cases on March 8. The state's first death was reported March 24.
Muscatine mayor to issue a mandatory face mask proclamation, may ask local police to help in enforcing rule
She said her decision was prompted by a recent uptick in cases in Muscatine County. But it may not be allowed under current Iowa law.
'Why would you say that?' Black Iowa HS baseball player told 'go back to the fields' during game
"I’m a nice kid. I’m not a troublemaker. I keep my grades up. ... I’m a 17-year-old kid just trying to play baseball."
Vehicle carrying governor struck Black Lives Matter protester who blocked the road
Activists with Des Moines Black Lives Matter showed up at two of Reynolds' public events Tuesday to urge her to sign an executive order restoring felons' voting rights.
Hog extermination, activists' ploys highlight need for a deeper look at how we farm in Iowa
The recent hog kill underscores the need to debate Iowa's sacred cows. Are crop monocultures, factory farming the best models for these times?
Iowa Poll: Majority approve of how Gov. Kim Reynolds is handling job, holding steady amid pandemic, protests
Poll respondent Robert Cox of Williamsburg said he thinks Reynolds has “been sensible in her approach” to the pandemic. “She did what she had to do."
Des Moines moves to study decriminalizing marijuana and making possession law enforcement's 'lowest priority'
If approved, the order would create a six-person task force that would study the issue and provide recommendations to the council no later than October.
Iowa JBS meatpacking employees warned of 'excessive absenteeism' as pandemic continues
A JBS spokesman said the company reached out to absent workers 'to ensure they have the opportunity to continue to work on our team if they desire.'
Kim Reynolds confirms she will sign felon voting rights executive order
Iowa is the only state in the country that bans all felons from voting unless they apply to the governor's office to have their rights restored.
Iowa Poll: Donald Trump leads Joe Biden by 1 point in tight contest for president
Four years after Donald Trump decisively won Iowa, the state appears to be in play this November.
Senate GOP declines to pass felon voting rights amendment, citing a belief that Reynolds may plan to sign an executive order
Senate Republicans said they declined to act because they believe Gov. Kim Reynolds will sign an executive order restoring felons' voting rights.
Iowa Poll: Democrats preferred in three congressional districts, two by double digits
Likely voters prefer a Democrat over a Republican in three 2020 U.S. House of Representatives races in Iowa, including the recently flipped Des Moines district, new poll finds.
Iowa Legislature adjourns after passing budget that includes new voter ID requirements
The Iowa Legislature adjourned after a marathon overnight session and a two-week sprint to finish a budget after a coronavirus-related pause.
Iowa Poll: Theresa Greenfield leads Joni Ernst in tight race for U.S. Senate
According to the poll, 46% of likely voters say they would back Greenfield if the election were held today, and 43% say they would back Ernst.
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The poll shows incumbent Republican @SenJoniErnst 3 percentage points behind her Democratic challenger, Theresa Greenfield (@GreenfieldIowa).
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Iowa State University acknowledges 10 student-athletes have coronavirus
The infected students include two Cyclones football players, the university said in a statement.
New Iowa Poll to test Iowans' thinking on coronavirus, the U.S. Senate and presidential races, race relations and other issues
Iowa Poll will test Iowans' feelings on the U.S. Senate race, the Trump vs. Biden match-up, race relations and other issues
Pioneer of research on sequestering carbon in soil is this year's World Food Prize laureate
Rattan Lal, this year's World Food Prize laureate, says soils have lost a "tremendous amount" of carbon, "and better agriculture can put it back."
Iowa Legislature unanimously approves bill to address police officer misconduct, sending it to Gov. Kim Reynolds
"Today I am jubilant. I am happy. I am surprised. And I'm really glad to be a part of it," said Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines, D-Des Moines, one of five black lawmakers in the Legislature.