21 Sep 2026

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Federal Government to Crack Down on Dangerous Counterfeit Chinese GLP-1s

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 21, 2026) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined nineteen other state attorneys general in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the federal government to crack down on knock-off GLP-1 drugs made with ingredients from Chinese warehouses with ties to fentanyl production.

17 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of National Ag Leader, Exceptional Iowan Ray Gaesser

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, September 18, until sunset on Sunday, September 20, in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser.

17 Sep 2026

Iowa Finance Authority Names 2027 Preferred Homeownership Partners

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced its 2027 Preferred Homeownership Partners, recognizing ten mortgage lenders and two real-estate agents for their leadership, expertise and commitment to helping Iowans achieve homeownership through IFA programs.

16 Sep 2026

Illinois Railroad Workers Urge Public to Make Safe Choices Around Tracks and Trains

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — Illinois railroad workers are asking motorists, pedestrians, and families to remember a few basic rules that can save lives as the state observes See Tracks?

Think Train!® Week September 21-27 — while highlighting a new Illinois law designed to make sure those lessons begin at a young age.

15 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Rachel Morgan as District Judge

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 15, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Rachel Morgan as a District Judge in Judicial District 5C.

Morgan, of Granger, Iowa, serves as Administrative Law Judge, Central Panel Bureau, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. She received her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and law degree from University of Denver, College of Law.

11 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Molly Severn Chief of Staff, Announces Departure of Taryn Frideres

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Taryn Frideres, who served two years in the Office of the Governor as chief operating officer before being named chief of staff in December 2022, is departing for an opportunity in the private sector.

10 Sep 2026

Moline Public Library Seeking Student Trustee for 2026-2027 School Year

By Merit Pages

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2026) The Moline Public Library is seeking applications for position of Student Trustee to serve an eight-month term on the Library Board of Trustees.

10 Sep 2026

Iowans for Adoption Rallies Community Action to Solve National Foster Care Crisis Ahead of Iowa Gala

By Diana Lang PhD

AMES, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — With 100,000 US children waiting for forever families, local non-profit calls on communities to support child-abuse prevention and education, foster care, and adoption.

09 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Joy Messer as District Associate Judge

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 9, 2026) — Governor Reynolds announced her appointment of Joy Messer as a District Associate Judge in Judicial District 5A.

Messer, of Pella, Iowa, serves as Assistant Marion County Attorney. She received her undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.

08 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Sarah Oldsen as Judicial District 7 Judge

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 8, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Sarah Oldsen as a District Judge in Judicial District 7.

Oldsen, of Camanche, Iowa, serves as Magistrate Judge in the 7th Judicial District. She received her undergraduate degree from Central College and law degree from Western State University College of Law, California.

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