DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2026) — The 2026 Stop the Scammers Tour — a joint initiative of the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, the Iowa Attorney General's Office, and AARP Iowa — officially concluded in June after hosting 20 free educational events across the state.

More than 1,400 Iowans attended the tour to learn how to recognize and avoid modern threats, including investment fraud, imposter scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and Medicare schemes.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2025) — The Iowa House of Representatives has voted 84-11 to pass SF 22, a bill that requires Iowans to use Bluetooth or voice-activated ‘hands free’ technology while driving, aimed at reducing distracted driving on Iowa’s roadways in order to save lives. The house measure, sponsored by Representative Ann Meyer, was passed by the Senate earlier this month 47-1 and will now make its way to Governor Kim Reynolds for her signature.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 21, 2024) — On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 20, North High School staff received information of a potential student with a firearm. North administration responded swiftly and the student was promptly called out of the classroom to meet with the school resource officer. During the search of the student, officers located a firearm in the student’s possession.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 16, 2024) — The Illinois Freedom Alliance has released an update on their plans to move forward after their original lawsuit against Amendment One was dismissed.