by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 13, 2026 As Iowa officials drill down on their fight to understand and address high cancer rates in the state, a mapping tool developed by University of Iowa researchers is informing their and other states’ work — and the network is set to keep growing. Where previously only […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 13, 2026 It’s no secret that Iowa is home to large geological formations that are rich in hydrogen-producing rocks, but the question in recent years has turned to whether or not that hydrogen can be extracted in meaningful quantities. If the answer is yes, it’s likely Iowa would […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 10, 2026 The Iowa Senate passed a measure Tuesday providing a 1.75% increase in per-pupil funding for K-12 schools, a move Democrats and education advocates said will force schools to cut more staff and programs. The Senate passed Senate File 2201 in a 28-20 vote. Three Republicans, Sens. […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026 An Iowa Senate committee has rejected legislation that would prevent nursing homes from barring residents’ use of in-room cameras to guard against abuse or neglect. Senate Study Bill 3080 would allow a nursing home resident or their representative to conduct electronic monitoring of the resident’s room […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026 House Republican lawmakers were met with boos and arguments from members of the public at a Thursday subcommittee meeting as the panel advanced a proposal removing “affirmative action” requirements under Iowa law. House Study Bill 668 proposes removing several affirmative action and equal opportunity measures currently […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter mixed with applause as more than one hundred female student-athletes from across the region gathered at Musco Lighting at a first-of-its-kind event. The energy in the room reflected more than […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A new partnership between William Penn University and the Oskaloosa Community School District is piloting a student teaching stipend program that leaders say could ease financial burdens, strengthen teacher retention, and provide a direct pipeline of educators for the community. The initiative, launched this fall, provides student teachers with a $1,000 stipend […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 3, 2026 Iowa Republicans senators said negotiations are ongoing but they were moving forward Tuesday with legislation setting a 1.75% per-pupil spending increase to “start the conversation” on school funding. Senate Study Bill 3100 proposes setting a 1.75% Supplemental State Aid rate for the 2026-2027 school year. This […]
Fareway Stores, Inc. announced a major food donation this week that will help thousands of families across Iowa. On February 3, 2026, the Iowa-based grocery company donated more than 69,000 pounds of ham to food banks that serve people facing hunger during the winter months. The donation equals 5,504 individual hams that will go directly […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 2, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a clarification letter Monday to manufacturers saying that the Clean Air Act does not prohibit independent repairs to offroad diesel equipment such as farm machinery. A news release from EPA said manufacturers “can no longer” use the act to “justify […]
