Mar 01 Iowa Gov. Reynolds should return $450,000 in improperly spent COVID funds, says state auditor By David Pitt, Associated Press Iowa's state auditor again called for Gov. Kim Reynolds to return nearly $450,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds that were used to pay for 21 governor's office staff members for three months in 2020. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 8:41 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump Iowa rally, Biden approval rating NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former President Donald Trump’s appearance in Iowa, and how the American public feels about the Biden administration. Continue watching
Aug 19 Lawsuits contend Iowa governor's office violating open records law By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press A pair of new lawsuits contend the office of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is illegally delaying the release of public records related to its $26 million, no-bid coronavirus testing contract. Continue reading
Mar 08 Iowa governor signs GOP-backed voting changes bill into law By David Pitt, Associated Press Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a Republican-backed bill that makes it harder to vote early, potentially eroding a key aspect of Democratic campaigns. Continue reading
Jan 26 Foot of snow blankets parts of Midwest, disrupts travel By Josh Funk, Associated Press Many schools and businesses closed Monday as the storm moved across the Midwest and officials urged drivers to stay off the roads. Continue reading
Dec 17 Government ordered to pay landowners on lower Missouri River after flood damage By Associated Press The federal government must pay some landowners along the lower Missouri River for flooding damage caused by changes the Army Corps of Engineers made to protect endangered species. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gives novel coronavirus update By Associated Press Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds provided a novel coronavirus update on Tuesday as the state surpassed 2,000 confirmed deaths from the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 12 Democrat to seek full recount in tight U.S. House race in Iowa By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press A Democrat trailing by 47 votes in the nation’s tightest congressional race announced Thursday that her campaign would request a full recount in the southeastern Iowa district. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst gives victory speech in Iowa By Associated Press Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has won a second term in Iowa, fending off a competitive challenge from Des Moines real estate developer Theresa Greenfield. Continue reading
Nov 04 Republican Joni Ernst wins Iowa Senate seat By Associated Press Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has won a second term in Iowa, fending off a competitive challenge from Des Moines real estate developer Theresa Greenfield. Continue reading