DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — In response to the decision by CBS to cancel the broadcast of a 60 Minutes report on the conditions endured by immigrants deported from the US and sent to CECOT, the infamous El Salvador prison, local social justice groups, including Indivisible QC, Liberty and Justice Movement, and One Human Family QCA (with support from others) are holding a demonstration in favor of free speech and in support of immigrants on Tuesday, Decem

AMES, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — More than 800 children across Iowa are currently waiting in the foster-care system for a permanent place to call home. To meet this urgent need, Iowans for Adoption, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, launched "The Impact Circle" — a statewide call-to-action inviting every Iowan to play a role in solving the state's foster care adoption crisis.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 19, 2025) — The State Historical Society of Iowa and the University of Iowa have announced a new agreement that will maintain public access to the state’s historical collections.

Public access will now be maintained by the University of Iowa Libraries.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a multistate settlement with Menard Inc d/b/a Menards, the home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims made in 2020 that the company incorrectly marketed its Menards 11% Rebate Program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she is leading a coalition of ten states to defend the rights of states’ insurance agencies to regulate the transfer of employee pensions in a case before the Fourth Circuit.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she has joined a bipartisan letter to OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other major artificial intelligence software production and distribution companies demanding more quality control and other safeguards over chatbot products.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — On Sunday, December 14, join WQPT PBS at 8PM for their premier airing of I AM disABLEd, a heartwarming documentary that highlights the challenges and triumphs of students with disabilities, and their families, by following the journey of nine youths as they stage the musical Seussical. As these young artists take center stage, the spotlight shines on their abilities and similarities to all of us.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2025) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to heating and motor fuels.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2025) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a victory in the case against Travis Broughton and his Omaha-based stem-cell companies Omaha Stem Cells LLC and Regenerative Medicine and Anti-Aging Institutes of Omaha LLC. The court has agreed that Mr Broughton and his companies tricked vulnerable Iowans searching for relief from their ailments by marketing and selling them unproven umbilical-cord stem-cell injections.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2025) — Iowa Hospitality Advocate is the definitive publication for Iowa's hospitality leaders. Each edition captures timely insights, legislative updates, business strategies, and success stories shaping Iowa’s hospitality industry.

Whether you’re catching up or revisiting a favorite feature, Iowa Hospitality Advocate is your go-to resource for industry news and advocacy in action.

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