Data Shows Declines In Phone-Related Distractions For Iowa Drivers After One Year Of Hands-Free Law
(Undated) — Cell-phone related distractions for Iowa drivers are down after one year of the Hands-Free Law. The law banning any physical interaction with a cell phone while driving went into effect on July 1, 2025. New data from Nationwide shows the number of screen-tapping interactions went down 13.6 percent, and handheld calling went down more than 9 percent. Nationwide says this reduction helped Iowa prevent an estimated 470 crashes, 3 fatalities, and $20.3 million in damages.
Iowa Attorney General Announces Lawsuit Against Temu
(Des Moines, IA) — The State of Iowa is suing online marketplace Temu. The suit from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office accuses Temu of falsely representing the quality of goods available on its platform, deceptively harvesting Iowans’ data and showing a lack of regard for intellectual property rights. The lawsuit seeks to force Temu to stop its unlawful conduct in violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
CIWW Lawn Watering Ban Loosened, Every-Other-Day Schedule Announced
(Des Moines, IA) — The Central Iowa Water Works lawn watering ban is being loosened. The utility made the announcement Wednesday, switching from a total lawn watering ban to a 50 percent voluntary reduction for residential customers. Residents are still encouraged only to water when their lawns really need it and to keep it under two days per week.
Man Pleading Guilty To Lacing A Lasagna, Giving It To A Pregnant Woman
(Decorah, IA) — A man accused of lacing a lasagna and giving it to a pregnant woman is pleading guilty. Prosecutors say Matthew Uthoff and Amber Snow, his wife, laced the food with oxycodone and gave it to the woman in December. Investigators say they were trying to get the woman to miscarry. Uthoff and Snow were facing charges including controlled substance violation, attempted nonconsensual termination of pregnancy and child endangerment. Snow pleaded guilty in May and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
ISU Launches Study On Menopause And Brain Health
(Ames, IA) — Researchers at Iowa State University are investigating how menopause can affect the brain. The study will examine how menopause may accelerate brain and blood vessel aging. It will follow 370 women in menopause to examine changes in brain blood flow and their link to cognitive function, biomarkers and overall brain health. Researchers hope the findings will help explain women’s higher risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Tickets Now On Sale For Iowa Hawkeye Women’s Volleyball’s 2026 Season
(Iowa City, IA) — 2026 season tickets are now on sale for Iowa Hawkeye women’s volleyball. The 2026 home slate includes 16 matches at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. General admission adult season tickets will be 55-dollars, and youth season tickets are 35-dollars. They’re available for purchase on HawkeyeSports-dot-com.
