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Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues ISS, says advice risks retirement savings

Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues ISS, says advice risks retirement savings

  • Kyle Werner Des Moines Register

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the world's largest proxy-advice firm for abusing its influence and threatening Iowans' retirement savings by "lying" to investors.

Lawsuit over inmate fees at Black Hawk County Jail revived on appeal

Lawsuit over inmate fees at Black Hawk County Jail revived on appeal

  • William Morris Des Moines Register

A lawsuit challenging Black Hawk County Jail fees it alleges were collected illegally and spent on questionable, nonjail items is back on track after a federal appeals court ruling.

University of Northern Iowa to pay professor $350K to settle civil rights lawsuit

University of Northern Iowa to pay professor $350K to settle civil rights lawsuit

  • Vanessa Miller Cedar Rapids Gazette

The University of Northern Iowa agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit with a long-standing tenured professor who sued over civil rights, Title IX and free speech violations.

Iowa groups sue EPA over contaminated water evaluations

Iowa groups sue EPA over contaminated water evaluations

  • Kadin Luhmann Iowa Capital Dispatch

Three environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to remove seven Iowa waterways from the state’s Impaired Waters List.

ICE sued over alleged FOIA violations related to county jail records

ICE sued over alleged FOIA violations related to county jail records

  • Clark Kauffman Iowa Capital Dispatch

An Iowa nonprofit that advocates for the rights of immigrants is suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for allegedly violating federal public records laws.

Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn invested in men's sexual health firm

Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn invested in men's sexual health firm

  • Brianne Pfannenstiel Des Moines Register

Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn invested $1 million into a men’s sexual health company that promotes a line of “innovative wearable erection rings” and other intimate devices.  

Summit pipeline opponents, supporters seek action from utilities commission

Summit pipeline opponents, supporters seek action from utilities commission

  • Kadin Luhmann Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa property owners asked the Iowa Utilities Commission Wednesday to deny Summit Carbon Solution’s recent filing seeking to modify its pipeline project, while others called for approval of the plan.

Owner of sole Iowa nuclear plant to become world's largest utility

Owner of sole Iowa nuclear plant to become world's largest utility

    NextEra Energy, which has extensive Iowa holdings, will buy Dominion Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at about $66.8 billion, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility by market

    Iowa launches Workforce Pell Grant program for colleges, universities

    Iowa launches Workforce Pell Grant program for colleges, universities

      Iowa colleges and universities can now apply to take part in a program which awards a new federal Workforce Pell grant to low-income students pursuing short-term, nondegree programs.

      Named for a French emperor, Iowa City honors history at Napoleon Park

      Named for a French emperor, Iowa City honors history at Napoleon Park

        Iowa City boasts a rich French history that dates back more than 175 years.

        Herbert Hoover Museum set to reopen in August after $20.3 million renovation project

        Herbert Hoover Museum set to reopen in August after $20.3 million renovation project

          The museum has been closed since January 2025 to allow for the first major renovations of the museum in over 30 years.

          Restaurant inspections find mouse droppings in rice, shrimp in stagnant water

          Restaurant inspections find mouse droppings in rice, shrimp in stagnant water

            State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including unsanitary kitchens and food contaminated with rodent droppings.

            Mrs. Meyer's cleaners are inspired by an Iowa mom featured in a new book

            Mrs. Meyer's cleaners are inspired by an Iowa mom featured in a new book

              Yes, Mrs. Meyer — of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day cleaning products — is indeed a real person.

              Do black bears visit Iowa? How to keep bears away from your home

              Do black bears visit Iowa? How to keep bears away from your home

                Camping can be one of the more fun activities in Iowa. Being able to enjoy everything nature has to offer can create memories with friends and family for a lifetime.

                Local News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Red Oak nursing home resident allegedly called 911 after being left ‘gasping for air’

                Red Oak nursing home resident allegedly called 911 after being left ‘gasping for air’

                A Red Oak nursing home where a resident called 911 to receive medical attention while struggling to breathe could be facing fines of more than $27,000.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 25

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 25

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues ISS, says advice risks retirement savings

                Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues ISS, says advice risks retirement savings

                Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the world's largest proxy-advice firm for abusing its influence and threatening Iowans' retirement savings by "lying" to investors.

                Lawsuit over inmate fees at Black Hawk County Jail revived on appeal

                Lawsuit over inmate fees at Black Hawk County Jail revived on appeal

                A lawsuit challenging Black Hawk County Jail fees it alleges were collected illegally and spent on questionable, nonjail items is back on track after a federal appeals court ruling.

                University of Northern Iowa to pay professor $350K to settle civil rights lawsuit

                University of Northern Iowa to pay professor $350K to settle civil rights lawsuit

                The University of Northern Iowa agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit with a long-standing tenured professor who sued over civil rights, Title IX and free speech violations.

                Iowa groups sue EPA over contaminated water evaluations

                Iowa groups sue EPA over contaminated water evaluations

                Three environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to remove seven Iowa waterways from the state’s Impaired Waters List.

                Nation & World

                US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

                US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

                "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it," U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote.

                US: NASA Moon Mission Rocket Explosion Seen 120 Miles Across Florida Sky.

                US: NASA Moon Mission Rocket Explosion Seen 120 Miles Across Florida Sky.

                Tampa, United States - May 28, 2026 A dramatic video filmed from a backyard in Tampa, Florida, captured the distant explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket test on the night of May 28, 2026. The footage shows the dark horizon with trees and a house roof silhouetted in the foreground befo…

                Trump meets with advisers on Iran, says Hormuz Strait must open

                Trump meets with advisers on Iran, says Hormuz Strait must open

                President Donald Trump said Friday he would soon decide on a deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran. The White House said the meeting concluded but didn't provide information.

                Boater Captures Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

                Boater Captures Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

                Boater Captures Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

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