15:37News StoryU.S. President Joe Biden signs executive actions in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images)Xby Perry Beeman, March 4, 2021by Perry Beeman, March 4, 2021An Iowa House committee advanced a bill Thursday after its chief backer declared the measure unconstitutional. , introduced by Rep. John Wills, R-Spirit Lake, is aimed at reviewing presidential executive orders to see if they are constitutional. The bill also would prohibit state and local governments, and any entity that gets money from them,...…15:37News StoryU.S. President Joe Biden signs executive actions in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images)Xby Perry Beeman, March 4, 2021by Perry Beeman, March 4, 2021An Iowa House committee advanced a bill Thursday after its chief backer declared the measure unconstitutional. , introduced by Rep. John Wills, R-Spirit Lake, is aimed at reviewing presidential executive orders to see if they are constitutional. The bill also would prohibit state and local governments, and any entity that gets money from them,...WW…

12:35News StoryIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses reporters on Thursday via Zoom. (Screen capture of Iowa Capitol Press Association event)Reynolds said there were indications a peaceful transfer of power is still possible.Xby Perry Beeman, January 7, 2021by Perry Beeman, January 7, 2021Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday strongly condemned the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, calling for people to “dial down the rhetoric.”“I want to take this opportunity to again just condemn the actions of those who stormed our nation’s Capitol and chose to incite...…12:35News StoryIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses reporters on Thursday via Zoom. (Screen capture of Iowa Capitol Press Association event)Reynolds said there were indications a peaceful transfer of power is still possible.Xby Perry Beeman, January 7, 2021by Perry Beeman, January 7, 2021Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday strongly condemned the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, calling for people to “dial down the rhetoric.”“I want to take this opportunity to again just condemn the actions of those who stormed our nation’s Capitol and chose to incite...WW…

13:34News StoryIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks at a Feb. 25, 2021, press conference at Iowa PBS. (Screen shot from Iowa PBS livestream)Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday she was not aware Iowa was among the slowest states to have delivered two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine to its residents.Over the past few weeks, Iowa has accelerated the pace at which it is getting vaccines to those who qualify for them, but it has consistently ranked among the states with the lowest percentage of residents who have received both doses of the vaccine.On Tuesday, that Iowa ranked near the bottom of the 50...…13:34News StoryIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks at a Feb. 25, 2021, press conference at Iowa PBS. (Screen shot from Iowa PBS livestream)Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday she was not aware Iowa was among the slowest states to have delivered two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine to its residents.Over the past few weeks, Iowa has accelerated the pace at which it is getting vaccines to those who qualify for them, but it has consistently ranked among the states with the lowest percentage of residents who have received both doses of the vaccine.On Tuesday, that Iowa ranked near the bottom of the 50...WW…

14:23News StoryScavo High School art students paint a mural at the Des Moines Public Schools Transportation building. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines Public Schools)Public schools and universities in Iowa would face new restrictions related to staff or student training dealing with racism, sexism and discrimination under a bill that is advancing in both the Iowa House and Senate.is one of several Republican-sponsored bills addressing issues related to racism or freedom of speech being debated this session. It advanced Monday from a House Judiciary subcommittee on a 2-1 vote.The bill lists 10...…14:23News StoryScavo High School art students paint a mural at the Des Moines Public Schools Transportation building. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines Public Schools)Public schools and universities in Iowa would face new restrictions related to staff or student training dealing with racism, sexism and discrimination under a bill that is advancing in both the Iowa House and Senate.is one of several Republican-sponsored bills addressing issues related to racism or freedom of speech being debated this session. It advanced Monday from a House Judiciary subcommittee on a 2-1 vote.The bill lists 10...WW…

18:42News StoryGreen Plains has an ethanol plant in Superior, Iowa. (Photo by Perry Beeman/Iowa Capital Dispatch)The bill moves to the full House for consideration. A companion bill has not yet passed the Senate.Xby Katie Akin, March 31, 2021by Katie Akin, March 31, 2021An Iowa House committee approved a retooled version of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ controversial biofuels mandate proposal on Wednesday.Fuel retailers , arguing that making the changes required under the bill could cost gas stations up to $1 billion in upgrades. CEO Ronald Langston of FUELIowa said his group was not consulted for the...…18:42News StoryGreen Plains has an ethanol plant in Superior, Iowa. (Photo by Perry Beeman/Iowa Capital Dispatch)The bill moves to the full House for consideration. A companion bill has not yet passed the Senate.Xby Katie Akin, March 31, 2021by Katie Akin, March 31, 2021An Iowa House committee approved a retooled version of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ controversial biofuels mandate proposal on Wednesday.Fuel retailers , arguing that making the changes required under the bill could cost gas stations up to $1 billion in upgrades. CEO Ronald Langston of FUELIowa said his group was not consulted for the...WW…

16:05News StoryThe State Capitol of Iowa is reflected by the Henry A Wallace Building on Nov, 6, 2018 in Des Moines. (Photo by David Greedy/Getty Images)Many others have failed to advance past the so-called “funnel.” The Legislature’s self-imposed deadline required many bills to clear at least one committee by the end of this week to remain eligible for debate. Bills dealing with school bathroom use by transgender students, cities’ regulation of certain dog breeds, and reinstatement of the death penalty were among those falling by the wayside.Bills that survived this round now have to make...…16:05News StoryThe State Capitol of Iowa is reflected by the Henry A Wallace Building on Nov, 6, 2018 in Des Moines. (Photo by David Greedy/Getty Images)Many others have failed to advance past the so-called “funnel.” The Legislature’s self-imposed deadline required many bills to clear at least one committee by the end of this week to remain eligible for debate. Bills dealing with school bathroom use by transgender students, cities’ regulation of certain dog breeds, and reinstatement of the death penalty were among those falling by the wayside.Bills that survived this round now have to make...WW…

12:20News Story(Photo by Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images)Gov. Kim Reynolds the state’s limited mask mandate and capacity limits for businesses on Feb. 7.Cases in the U.S. rose 15% in the past two weeks, to 30.2 million, with 45,552 new cases recorded Sunday, the Times reported. Mexico’s cases fell 18% over the past 14 days, standing at 2.2 million. Canada’s cases rose 40% in the past two weeks, and totaled 965,404 since the pandemic began.An epidemiologist from Boston Children’s Hospital told a lack of full testing may be giving people a false sense of security.“Cases alone may not...…12:20News Story(Photo by Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images)Gov. Kim Reynolds the state’s limited mask mandate and capacity limits for businesses on Feb. 7.Cases in the U.S. rose 15% in the past two weeks, to 30.2 million, with 45,552 new cases recorded Sunday, the Times reported. Mexico’s cases fell 18% over the past 14 days, standing at 2.2 million. Canada’s cases rose 40% in the past two weeks, and totaled 965,404 since the pandemic began.An epidemiologist from Boston Children’s Hospital told a lack of full testing may be giving people a false sense of security.“Cases alone may not...WW…

16:03News StoryJaylen Cavil, a leader in Des Moines Black Lives Matter, attends a protest outside Polk County Jail. (Photo by Linh Ta/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Xby Linh Ta, July 7, 2020by Linh Ta, July 7, 2020An Iowa State Patrol trooper who hit a Black Lives Matter protester with a vehicle while driving for the governor acted “appropriately,” Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday.On June 30, an Iowa State Patrol trooper driving a vehicle carrying Reynolds hit Jaylen Cavil, a leader in Des Moines Black Lives Matter, outside of an event in Ackley. Cavil was outside the event with other protesters...…16:03News StoryJaylen Cavil, a leader in Des Moines Black Lives Matter, attends a protest outside Polk County Jail. (Photo by Linh Ta/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Xby Linh Ta, July 7, 2020by Linh Ta, July 7, 2020An Iowa State Patrol trooper who hit a Black Lives Matter protester with a vehicle while driving for the governor acted “appropriately,” Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday.On June 30, an Iowa State Patrol trooper driving a vehicle carrying Reynolds hit Jaylen Cavil, a leader in Des Moines Black Lives Matter, outside of an event in Ackley. Cavil was outside the event with other protesters...WW…

15:54News StoryThe U.S. House is expected to vote next week on legislation aimed at reducing toxic chemicals in the air, water and consumer products. (Creative Commons photo via Pxhere)Cwiertny said that is a less than satisfactory response to a serious environmental threat.Already, federal tests found high levels of PFAS chemicals at the Iowa National Guard bases at the Des Moines and Sioux City airports.Des Moines hot spotDes Moines International Airport regularly checks for PFAS and other contamination where water runs off the property, Executive Director Kevin Foley said. So far, only...…15:54News StoryThe U.S. House is expected to vote next week on legislation aimed at reducing toxic chemicals in the air, water and consumer products. (Creative Commons photo via Pxhere)Cwiertny said that is a less than satisfactory response to a serious environmental threat.Already, federal tests found high levels of PFAS chemicals at the Iowa National Guard bases at the Des Moines and Sioux City airports.Des Moines hot spotDes Moines International Airport regularly checks for PFAS and other contamination where water runs off the property, Executive Director Kevin Foley said. So far, only...WW…

17:00News StoryXby Perry Beeman, March 30, 2021by Perry Beeman, March 30, 2021Iowa lawmakers are moving to make it a crime, as much as a felony, to use a camera while trespassing at an animal confinement.The Iowa Legislature has moved in recent years to stop workers at the confinements from secretly recording animal abuse and other offenses, then alerting the media and others. Some of those bills have been thrown out in court, but the so-called remain a legal issue. , already passed by the House, is aimed at trespassers, not workers. But some opponents say they fear workers would be...…17:00News StoryXby Perry Beeman, March 30, 2021by Perry Beeman, March 30, 2021Iowa lawmakers are moving to make it a crime, as much as a felony, to use a camera while trespassing at an animal confinement.The Iowa Legislature has moved in recent years to stop workers at the confinements from secretly recording animal abuse and other offenses, then alerting the media and others. Some of those bills have been thrown out in court, but the so-called remain a legal issue. , already passed by the House, is aimed at trespassers, not workers. But some opponents say they fear workers would be...WW…