05 Mar 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement After Iowa House Committee Advances Disaster Assistance Bill

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 5, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the Iowa House Local Government Committee passing HSB246, a bill to fund disaster assistance to Iowans, better protect homeowners and consumers from being taken advantage of in the insurance claims process, and to better prepare the state and our communities for future disasters:  

05 Mar 2025

LULAC Responds to President Trump's Address to a Joint Session of Congress: A Divisive Speech of Fear Over Unity

By David Cruz

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2025) — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) strongly condemns President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, which chose to stoke fear, deepen divisions, and scapegoat immigrants rather than present a unifying vision for America.

28 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Signing SF418

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 28, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after signing Iowa Senate File 418 into law:

“Today, I am signing into law a bill that safeguards the rights of women and girls.

It is common sense to acknowledge the obvious biological differences between men and women. In fact, it is necessary to secure genuine equal protection for women and girls.

28 Feb 2025

LULAC Condemns President Trump's PLANNED Executive Order Declaring English the Official Language of the US

By David Cruz

WASHINGTON DC (February 28, 2025) — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) strongly condemns President Donald Trump's planned executive order declaring English the official language of the United States.

This unprecedented action directly contradicts the founding principles of our nation. It marginalizes millions of Americans who are contributing to the country's cultural and economic strength.

27 Feb 2025

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Des Moines Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Shooting

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2025) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the January 24, 2025, fatal shooting of Brandon Mitchell by two Des Moines police officers was legally justified.

27 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Iowa House Committee Passing Bill Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the Iowa House Education Committee passing HSB106, a bill to set a floor restricting cell-phone use during classroom instruction: 

26 Feb 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Crypto ATM Companies for Costing Iowans More than $20 Million

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced lawsuits against Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip, Iowa’s two largest cryptocurrency ATM operators, over their failures that allowed Iowans to transfer millions of dollars to scammers through their kiosks. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Iowa Bankers Association in Johnston. Speakers at the press conference included:

26 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Rural Health-Care Bill Passing Iowa House Committee

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passing HSB191, a bill to expand rural health-care access across Iowa:

25 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Early Childhood Continuum of Care Bill Passing Iowa House and Senate Committees

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 25, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the Iowa House Health and Human Services Committee passing HSB 145 and the Iowa Senate Education Committee passing SSB 1135 to create a continuum of care for Iowa preschool students:

25 Feb 2025

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley and City of LeClaire Partner to Open New Facility

By Taylor Bley

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (February 25, 2025) — The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, in partnership with the City of LeClaire, is pleased to announce the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art facility to serve the health and fitness needs of residents in the LeClaire area.

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