April 16, 2025

The Des Moines-based Harkin Institute is hosting what it calls a wellness symposium today on The Future of Clean Water. Event organizer Adam Shriver, the institute’s director of wellness and nutrition policy, says there are all sorts of threats to clean water — from climate change to other human-caused risks, including state and federal policies. […] View Full Story

An Army and Marine Corps veteran who’s executive director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign for the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2026 nomination for the U.S. Senate. Nathan Sage, a native of Mason City, did three tours of duty in the Iraq war. Sage said his campaign will be based on the […] View Full Story

Governor Kim Reynolds is asking for a federal disaster declaration for four western Iowa counties hit by a blizzard on March 19th. The governor is requesting a federal disaster designation for Crawford, Harrison, Monona, and Woodbury counties. The storm toppled trees, and miles of power poles were pulled down along with power lines, leaving thousands […] View Full Story

The State of Iowa is seeking Trump Administration approval of work requirements for some of the 170,000 Iowa adults enrolled in Medicaid under expanded income guidelines. Governor Kim Reynolds said it’s about “promoting a culture of work” among “able bodied” adults under the age of 65 who get government-paid insurance coverage. The waiver request would […] View Full Story