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Anamosa State Penitentiary continues suspension of in-person visits

Anamosa State Penitentiary continues suspension of in-person visits

  • Trish Mehaffey Cedar Rapids Gazette

The Iowa Department of Corrections and the Anamosa State Penitentiary started suspending all in-person visitations last week, due to “ongoing safety and security concerns.”

Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra’s latest ad talks property taxes

Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra’s latest ad talks property taxes

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

A new campaign ad from Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra stresses his proposal to “lower and freeze property taxes.”

Senators pass bill to end state-mandated higher education support programs

Senators pass bill to end state-mandated higher education support programs

  • Brooklyn Draisey Iowa Capital Dispatch

Legislation to eliminate certain higher education support programs will head to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk after passage through the Iowa Senate.

State universities see flat funding under House Republican budget bill

State universities see flat funding under House Republican budget bill

  • Brooklyn Draisey Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa House legislation setting state appropriations for different education systems and programs passed through subcommittee Wednesday, despite concerns from lawmakers of status quo funding.

Bill requiring English language proficiency for truck drivers goes to Iowa governor

Bill requiring English language proficiency for truck drivers goes to Iowa governor

  • MAYA MARCHEL HOFF Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa lawmakers remain divided on creating citizenship status requirements for private employers. 

Citizenship checks for Iowa educators sent to legislative conference committee

Citizenship checks for Iowa educators sent to legislative conference committee

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

While both chambers have moved on measures related to checking citizenship status of educators and public employees, the House “insisted” the Senate accept its changes to Senate File 2218.

Iowa lawmakers advance nuclear tax incentives as Duane Arnold restart review begins

Iowa lawmakers advance nuclear tax incentives as Duane Arnold restart review begins

  • Tom Barton and Erin Murphy Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa lawmakers advance nuclear tax breaks as Duane Arnold restart review begins; House and Senate must reconcile differences.

Who has the best breaded pork tenderloin in Iowa? Nominations open now

Who has the best breaded pork tenderloin in Iowa? Nominations open now

    Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin search begins again In Iowa, the breaded pork tenderloin is more than a sandwich.

    Bill restricting AI chatbots goes to Iowa governor

    Bill restricting AI chatbots goes to Iowa governor

      A proposal to require conversational chatbots to disclose to minors that they are not a human or a mental health professional has been unanimously approved by Iowa lawmakers.

      Boy Scouts survivor bill goes to Iowa House

      Boy Scouts survivor bill goes to Iowa House

        The Iowa Senate unanimously approved an extension of the window for Iowans who were victims of sexual abuse while in the Boy Scouts to receive full compensation in a settlement.

        Hydrogen mining bill moving again in Iowa Senate

        Hydrogen mining bill moving again in Iowa Senate

          The Iowa Senate continued advancing legislation designed to establish a legal and regulatory framework for underground hydrogen extraction, moving the proposal through a second committee.

          Gaming commission leader confirmed by Iowa Senate

          Gaming commission leader confirmed by Iowa Senate

            Tina Eick was unanimously confirmed by the Iowa Senate as administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

            Disaster proclamation made for Buchanan, Clay, Henry, Palo Alto and Plymouth counties

            Disaster proclamation made for Buchanan, Clay, Henry, Palo Alto and Plymouth counties

              Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for five counties — Buchanan, Clay, Henry, Palo Alto and Plymouth — in response to severe weather this week.

              Iowa Board of Regents to consider optional tuition guarantee program

              Iowa Board of Regents to consider optional tuition guarantee program

                The Iowa Board of Regents is proposing the establishment of an optional tuition guarantee program and three-year moratorium on academic building construction.

                Local News

                Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip

                Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip

                Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series t the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

                Barry Jurgensen discusses the story of John Williamson

                Barry Jurgensen discusses the story of John Williamson

                Barry Jurgensen, Midwest regional manager of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, discusses the story of John Williamson in Council Bluffs during a presentation at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

                Underground Railroad and America 250

                Underground Railroad and America 250

                Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the Underground Railroad's connection to America 250 themes at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

                Barry Jurgensen discusses his Walk Forever Free journey

                Barry Jurgensen discusses his Walk Forever Free journey

                Barry Jurgensen, Midwest regional manager of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, discusses walking from Nebraska City, Neb., to Chicago during a presentation at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

                State & Regional

                Anamosa State Penitentiary continues suspension of in-person visits

                Anamosa State Penitentiary continues suspension of in-person visits

                The Iowa Department of Corrections and the Anamosa State Penitentiary started suspending all in-person visitations last week, due to “ongoing safety and security concerns.”

                Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra’s latest ad talks property taxes

                Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra’s latest ad talks property taxes

                A new campaign ad from Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra stresses his proposal to “lower and freeze property taxes.”

                Senators pass bill to end state-mandated higher education support programs

                Senators pass bill to end state-mandated higher education support programs

                Legislation to eliminate certain higher education support programs will head to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk after passage through the Iowa Senate.

                State universities see flat funding under House Republican budget bill

                State universities see flat funding under House Republican budget bill

                Iowa House legislation setting state appropriations for different education systems and programs passed through subcommittee Wednesday, despite concerns from lawmakers of status quo funding.

                Nation & World

                Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

                Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

                There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.

                Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

                Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

                Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.

                Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

                Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

                US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.

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                Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

                Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

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