Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with Iowa and 46 other states, according to court documents, resolving claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed teen mental health and relied on addictive design features. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that the state is guaranteed to receive $135 million under the deal, which includes $126 … Read more
Iowa Health and Human Services has confirmed 15 measles cases so far this year, nearly double the amount in 2025, after identifying a new potential exposure location at a Pizza Ranch in Ottumwa, according to state health officials. The newly announced risk site is located at 1791 Venture Drive, where an infected individual was present … Read more
Iowa’s high-stakes gubernatorial race is putting privatized Medicaid under a harsh microscope, forcing voters to weigh years of administrative complaints against arguments for private-sector efficiency. According to KFF Health News, Democratic state auditor Rob Sand and Republican candidate Zach Lahn are clashing directly over whether outside insurance companies should continue managing healthcare benefits for more … Read more
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports a statewide increase in coyote sightings, prompting municipal leaders to update wildlife ordinances and issue public safety guidance. According to Andy Kellner, a DNR urban wildlife biologist, increased interactions between residents and the 30-to-40-pound animals are common during specific seasonal periods as young wildlife disperse. Urban Coyote Population … Read more
Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester is entering his third season with the Hawkeyes, focusing on refining the Shanahan-style offensive system to suit the team’s evolving personnel. According to Lester, the program has reached a point of increased flexibility, allowing the offense to move beyond basic survival tactics and toward a more aggressive, quarterback-driven approach in … Read more
Iowa health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2026, involving a vaccinated adult resident of Polk County who contracted the virus following international travel. Public health authorities are currently tracking potential exposures across multiple high-traffic locations in Des Moines, Webster City, and Altoona to prevent community transmission of the highly contagious disease. … Read more
Randy Sikkema, a resident of Pella, Iowa, has documented every golf course in the state in a new 800-page directory. Sikkema’s guide features pictures and details for all 390 Iowa courses, a project he completed after playing in all 99 of the state’s counties. The book serves as a resource for golfers and state travelers … Read more
The Iowa Board of Respiratory Care and Polysomnography has issued sanctions against three respiratory therapists following allegations of fraudulent billing, intoxication, and illegal drug possession. According to reports from the Iowa Capital Dispatch, these disciplinary measures include license surrenders, two-year suspensions, and probation to address professional misconduct and public safety concerns. What were the specific … Read more
A fireball 16 times brighter than Venus streaked across the U.S. night sky, spanning over a dozen states before disintegrating over Missouri, according to NASA. The meteor, which traveled at 56,000 mph, was captured by NASA meteor cameras and dashcam footage, offering scientists critical data on atmospheric entry and the frequency of high-intensity space rock … Read more
The Future of Healthcare Access: What Iowa’s ‘Patients First’ Legislation Means for the Nation The healthcare landscape is undergoing a quiet, yet significant, transformation. With Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently signing the Patients First Act into law, the state has taken a bold step toward eliminating bureaucratic hurdles in cancer diagnostics. As medical technology advances, … Read more