by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 28, 2025 The Iowa Senate passed a bill setting new standards for pharmacy benefit managers that lawmakers said will help keep rural pharmacies in business and lower the cost of prescription drugs. Senate File 383, passed 36-14, is the legislation passed through the committee process earlier this year […]
PELLA – Game one starting pitcher Max Steinlage (junior, Cedar Falls) struck out seven batters to help the Central College baseball team to a 9-6 win Saturday against Simpson College. The Dutch (16-19, 7-14 American Rivers Conference) dropped the second game to the Storm (15-20, 8-13 conference) 6-2. Steinlage allowed just two earned runs in […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 28, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Washington DC — Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has formally requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) declassify a document related to the criminal referral of Nellie Ohr, a key figure in the origins of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. In a letter sent to FBI Director Kash […]
Serving our veterans is one of my highest honors in Congress. I introduced two important bills to ensure our heroes receive the care and support they’ve earned. The Veterans SPORT Act expands VA coverage to include adaptive prostheses and recreational devices. These devices help veterans stay active and engaged in sports and recreation—critical tools for […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 25, 2025 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is considering a run for governor in 2026, but said he is still talking over the possibility with his family and close supporters. Naig was a guest Friday on the Iowa PBS show “Iowa Press,” where he also discussed the […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 27, 2025 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued memorandums to state agencies urging them to enforce federal guidelines around work requirements and citizenship status when issuing food assistance. Food security advocates in Iowa say the measures do not change much for the agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — Ahead of the busy summer driving season, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will allow the sale of E15 fuel nationwide through an emergency waiver. Iowa officials are praising the decision, calling it a win for farmers, consumers, and American energy production. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) welcomed the news, highlighting […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Monday that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will invest in 14 urban water quality projects across the state, including a major initiative at Caldwell Park in Oskaloosa. The announcement, made during Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week, highlights a $5.7 million investment […]
DUBUQUE- The Central College softball squad lost two tight games against Loras College Saturday afternoon. The Dutch lost the first game 6-5 followed by a 3-2 walk off loss in game two. In the first inning of the opening game shortstop Haley Bach (senior, Council Bluffs, Lewis Central HS) hit a triple which was followed […]
