Author Archives: Iowa Capital Dispatch
Growing number of local food businesses close to 1,500 in Iowa, report shows
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A new report from the Iowa Food System Coalition shows that Iowa has 1,461 local food businesses spread across the state. Coalition staff said the report shows the economic via...
Nov 11, 2025
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
(Washington D.C.) Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it afloat until the end of J...
Nov 10, 2025
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued despite shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation's major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying wit...
Nov 07, 2025
Republican Zach Lahn enters 2026 Iowa gubernatorial race
Another Republican - eastern Iowa farmer and businessman Zach Lahn - entered the race Thursday to become the next Iowa governor, highlighting an "Iowa First" agenda. Lahn launched his campaign in Bell...
Nov 06, 2025
Iowa State University students fashion adaptable garments for kids with disabilities
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) When Manu Smriti watched clothes she designed and made being modeled on a New York City runway this fall, what made her the happiest was seeing the joy and comfort of the perso...
Nov 02, 2025
Judge blocks enforcement of parts of Iowa PBM law in Wellmark lawsuit
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa's law putting new regulations on pharmacy benefits managers is temporarily blocked from enforcement for Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield health plans and insurance policies...
Oct 31, 2025
DMACC board candidate arrested after complaint by his opponent, the board president
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A former Des Moines Area Community College administrator currently running for a seat on the college's board of directors has been arrested by the Warren County sheriff's depar...
Oct 31, 2025
Appeals court upholds $1.8 million penalty against pipeline company
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a $1.8 million civil penalty against a company that for almost 21 years failed to obtain the required permits for 750 miles of hazardous-li...
Oct 31, 2025
Learn about Iowa bats during international Bat Week
Iowa has nine species of bats, two of which are federally endangered species. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources highlighted its frequent bat surveys and actions to protect their habitat during ...
Oct 30, 2025
University of Northern Iowa to launch three-year elementary education degree
The University of Northern Iowa is working to fast-track elementary teacher training through a new three-year degree program, with the goal of getting qualified educators out of college classrooms and...
Oct 27, 2025
