Author Archives: Iowa Capital Dispatch
Trump administration to garnish wages for defaulted student loans
(Article written by Shauneen Miranda Iowa Capital Dispatch) (Washington, D.C.) President Donald Trump's administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default beginning ea...
Dec 26, 2025
More Iowans seek federal heating assistance amid colder weather, higher costs
Iowans eligible for a federal utility assistance program are applying for assistance at higher rates this winter than last year, according to some distributors. The low-income home energy assistance p...
Dec 20, 2025
Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints two new Iowa Board of Regents members
Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed two new Iowa Board of Regents members, she announced Friday: Steve Lacy, a former media executive and Peter Cownie, a former state lawmaker. Reynolds said Lacy was "an ...
Dec 20, 2025
Care facilities fined $500 each for abuse, death and use of physical restraints
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa nursing home where gift cards for residents were stolen has been fined $500 by the state. State inspectors allege that in September, a Walmart gift card belonging to a ...
Dec 20, 2025
Iowa officials showcase plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026
Iowa state officials on Thursday announced events and initiatives set for 2026 throughout Iowa as the state participates in national America 250 celebrations. In addition to participation in national ...
Dec 19, 2025
Trump signs order intended to block states from regulating AI
Iowa Capital Dispatch Article written by Jacob Fischler (Iowa Capital Dispatch) President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order, as, left to right, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Commerce Secretary ...
Dec 12, 2025
USDA invests to expand southwest Iowa water systems, rural health care
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced nearly $5 million in grants to help improve water access and health care facilities in rural Iowa communities. Fayette, Wayne, Taylor, Cr...
Dec 10, 2025
Carbon storage ruling adds uncertainty, North Dakota energy industry says
This story was originally produced by North Dakota Monitor, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Iowa Capital Dispatch, and is supported by grants and a coalition ...
Dec 05, 2025
11 Bremer County ambulance workers sue, alleging unpaid wages
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A group of 11 Bremer County EMTs and paramedics are suing Waverly Health Center for what they claim are unpaid wages. The plaintiffs - Nicole White, Brent Smeins, Miria Schuste...
Nov 17, 2025
David Cook named 17th Iowa State University President
(Iowa Capital Dispatch Article, written by Brooklyn Draisey-Iowa Capital Dispatch Photo) ) (Ames) David Cook, leader of North Dakota State University, has been named the new president of Iowa State Un...
Nov 12, 2025
