DES MOINES, IOWA (September 4, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced Scott Brown, the current chief of the Iowa Attorney General’s office’s Statewide Prosecutions Section, will serve as the prosecutor for the office’s new cold case unit, in addition to prosecuting cases for the office’s criminal division.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning to Iowans about a rise in cryptocurrency scams.

“Scammers are evil con artists who take advantage of good people, and they will not stop until they take everything you have,” said AG Bird. “Remember to never send money to someone you met online. And if someone sends you to a cryptocurrency ATM, it’s a scam.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2024) — As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reminds Iowans about laws and tips to keep school kids safe.

“Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, but also dangerous,” said AG Bird. “Remember to stop for school buses and to slow down in school zones. We want to keep kids safe as school starts back up.”

Never Pass a Stopped School Bus

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced two separate actions defending state laws that ensure opportunity and fairness in girls’ sports. The multistate actions urge the US Supreme Court to uphold Idaho and West Virginia laws that protect female athletes.