By Robin Opsahl This week in Washington, D.C., Iowa’s all-Republican congressional delegation have introduced legislation to lower costs of crop insurance and baby formula.
Year: 2025
University of Iowa to Close Division of Access, Opportunity and Diversity
By Brooklyn Draisey The University of Iowa will soon close its Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity at the direction of the Iowa Board
House Passes Bill Requiring 80% of UI Medical Students Have Iowa Roots
By Robin Opsahl House lawmakers passed a measure 67-28 Wednesday to require at least 80% of students admitted to the University of Iowa’s medical
Carbon Pipeline Company Seeks Pause in Permitting Schedule After Sd Adopts Eminent Domain Ban
By Joshua Haiar Summit Carbon Solutions wants the schedule of proceedings for its South Dakota permit application “paused for review and adjustment” after the
Private University Leaders See Negative Consequences to Iowa Tuition Grant, Dei Actions
By Brooklyn Draisey, When Drake University President Marty Martin sent an email to students earlier this month emphasizing his and the institution’s commitment to
Youth Across Iowa Receive Future of Ag Scholarship
JOHNSTON, IA – March 17, 2025 – Each year, Iowa Corn offers Future of Ag Scholarships to young aspiring corn growers and supporters from across
Iowa Senate Passes Bill Banning Citizens’ Police Review Boards
By Robin Opsahl, Iowa local governments would not be able to have citizen police review boards under legislation passed by the Iowa Senate 37-9 Monday.
Iowa State University Students Call for Free Speech, Release of NY Activist
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa State University students took to the campus library lawn Thursday to protest the immigration detainment of a New York student activist
Iowa House Passes Bill on Misrepresentation of Service Animals
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa House lawmakers unanimously passed legislation Thursday changing how the crime of misrepresenting an animal as a service animal is charged. Intentional
Iowa PBS To Showcase IHSAA Championships Starting in 2025–26
BOONE, Iowa – For the first time ever, three Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) championships in football, wrestling, and basketball are coming to Iowa
