A high-speed pursuit in Mahaska County late Tuesday night ended in a crash involving three vehicles, including two law enforcement units, and resulted in injuries to one driver. The incident occurred at approximately 11:43 p.m. on April 22, 2025, near the intersection of Highway 92 and Dean Avenue. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 21, 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 […]
DES MOINES— Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment for His Holiness Pope Francis who died on April 21, 2025 at Vatican City. He was 88-years-old. Gov. Reynolds’ order is issued in conjunction with President Trump’s proclamation to lower the […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 17, 2025 The Iowa Senate amended an open meetings and records bill Thursday to list security camera footage from the Iowa Capitol building as “confidential records.” House File 706 is this year’s attempt to implement higher penalties and training requirements for Iowa’s open meetings and records laws. Fines […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 8, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday she intends to sign a bill setting a statewide ban on public school students using cellphones during class time. The Iowa House passed the bill, which the governor introduced in January, on a 92-4 vote Tuesday and sent it to her […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 7, 2025 Iowa K-12 public schools would receive a 2% increase in state per-pupil funding next year under legislation the Iowa Senate approved Monday on 32-15 vote. Senate File 167 sets the State Supplemental Aid (SSA) rate for the upcoming fiscal year. SSA is the growth rate for […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 7, 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 […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 4, 2025 As the Iowa Legislature advanced past the second major deadline of the 2025 session, conversations on pipelines, Medicaid work requirements and new higher education requirements are continuing through surviving bills — though agreements have not necessarily been reached between the two Republican-controlled chambers. The session’s second […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 2, 2025 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday a measure banning drivers from using cellphones behind the wheel outside of hands-free or voice-activated modes. Reynolds was joined by more than 50 people in her office Wednesday, many of whom were related to people who had died […]
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division Hailstorms can cause significant damage to homes, vehicles, and other property, leading to costly repairs. Understanding how to handle an insurance claim after a hail storm can make the process smoother. Taking preventive measures can help mitigate future damage and reduce potential losses. After […]
