DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2026) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a landmark $17.1 billion-dollar multistate settlement with Meta Platforms Inc — one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history.
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2026) — A new paper published in "Frontiers in Allergy," an international peer-reviewed research journal, explores the significant gap in clinical decision-making regarding which food allergy patients are most likely to benefit from specific allergy treatments and at what level of risk.
DES MOINES, IOWA (August 24, 2026) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she joined a coalition of sixteen state attorneys general raising concerns over potentially illegal financial reporting requirements by the “Big 4” accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst and Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. In a letter to the Big 4, the coalition questions their stated commitments for climate-related disclosures in financial reporting, contrary to their professional duties of integrity and obje
DES MOINES, IOWA (August 12, 2026) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force held its second official meeting today. The eleven-member task force was established by Governor Kim Reynolds to enhance efficiency and safeguard tax-payer dollars within Iowa's Medicaid program.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA(August 11, 2026) — The back-to-school commute creates one of the busiest and most unpredictable traffic environments of the year. As students return to the classroom, drivers will encounter:
DES MOINES, IOWA (August 9, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Martin Noven, former Executive Director of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, as the next CEO of the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS). The appointment is effective August 24, 2026.
“Martin Noven knows what it means to partner with industry leaders, trustees, policymakers and legislators to deliver long-term outcomes and strong fund performance,” said Gov Reynolds.
LECLAIRE, IOWA (August 9, 2026) — Get ready for one of the most unique summer festivals in the country as LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, gear up for the 39th annual Tug Fest, August 13-15, 2026. This three-day celebration blends small-town charm with big-time fun — including carnival rides, live entertainment, a grand parade, fireworks, and the only inter-state Tug-of-War competition over the Mississippi River.
DES MOINES, IOWA (August 9, 2026) — Iowans can stride toward a healthier future by stepping back in time during the twelfth annual Iowa State Fair Historical Walking Tour that kicks off the Iowa State Fair Thursday, August 13. As the nation celebrates America's 250th birthday, this year's tour offers a meaningful opportunity to explore the rich history and traditions of one of Iowa's most beloved institutions.
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