18 Jun 2024

Attorney General Brenna Bird Launches Cold Case Unit to Seek Justice for Victims and Families

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced the launch of her office’s new cold-case unit to investigate Iowa’s more than 400 unsolved murders. The announcement was made in a press conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Des Moines. Speakers at the press conference also included:

17 Jun 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Injunction of Iowa Immigration Legislation

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a federal district court judge granting an injunction of Iowa’s illegal immigration law:

17 Jun 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird's Statement on Immigration Enforcement Law Ruling

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has released the following statement regarding the federal court's decision to block enforcement of Iowa's immigration law:

17 Jun 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Donna Bothwell as District Judge

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Donna Bothwell as a district judge in Judicial District 4.

Bothwell, of Logan, Iowa, is a district associate judge in Judicial District 4. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and law degree from Drake University.

13 Jun 2024

FEMA Hiring Staff Members for Iowa Disaster Recovery

By Carmen G Rodriguez

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2024) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring Iowa residents to support the severe weather recovery efforts.

Positions include Site Inspectors and Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager. The temporary positions are for 120 days and may be extended, in 120-day increments, for a maximum 365-day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster.

28 May 2024

Webinar Focuses on Hospital Safety, Security, and Privacy

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 28, 2024) — In 2023, the 

17 May 2024

Illinois Freedom Caucus Stands with Women, Calls on General Assembly to Support Legislation That Defines “Female” and “Male” Terms

By Independent Women’s Voice

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2024)  — The Illinois Freedom Caucus has called on the General Assembly to pass 

09 May 2024

Two Iowa Students Named 2024 US Presidential Scholars

By US Department of Education

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2024) — US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the 2024 US Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high-school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The Iowa scholars include (hometown, scholar, school, location):

03 May 2024

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance Honors Illinois Student Champions in Anti-Hate Essay Contest

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2024) — The Simon Wiesenthal Center, through its Illinois Mobile Museum of Tolerance, announced the winners of its 4th annual “Your Voice: Changing the World, One Speech at a Time” contest. The competition, which was open to students between sixth to twelfth grades, challenged participants to craft a three-minute, 450-word essay based on Simon Wiesenthal's statement: “The history of man is the history of crimes, and history can repeat.

03 May 2024

Crosswalk Protection Bill Championed by Iowa Bicycle Coalition Signed into Law

By Sarah Brune

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2024) — HF 2568 has been signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds in a ceremony at the Iowa Statehouse. The bill was championed by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, AARP Iowa, researchers at the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center, and bike shops and clubs across Iowa. It extends critical protections to benefit everyone who uses crosswalks, including all forms of pedestrians, cyclists, and people using any other mobility device or personal conveyance.

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