The U.S. Attorney says the women are all facing charges for allegedly taking prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and hydracodone from their workplaces in central and southeast Iowa. One of the women, 31-year-old Katie Howard of Des Moines, pleaded guilty to two counts after being charged with four counts and will be sentenced in July. […]Powered by WPeMatico
Authorities in northeast Iowa raided a business in the town of Clermont on Wednesday. The Fayette County Sheriff’s department says T’s Brick City Spa was allegedly selling CBD oil and CBD edible candy. Law enforcement says the sale of the products violated Iowa Code which regulates the use of medical marijuana products. The sale of […]Powered by WPeMatico
A bill pulled from consideration in the Iowa House drew strong responses from both sides in the abortion debate. Abortion opponents say the bill would have let Iowans sue on behalf of an aborted fetus — just like a man in Alabama is doing. Kim Robbie — the Life Ministries director for Lutheran Family Service […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa lawmakers are considering proposals that would let nurse practitioners and physicians assistants as well as doctors recommend medical marijuana for patients suffering from chronic pain or other ailments. The plan that has emerged in the Iowa House also would increase the potency of the cannabis products now being sold legally in Iowa. Dane Schumann […]Powered by WPeMatico
The House Judiciary Committee’s chairman called it a “rare moment.” Moments ago, Republicans and Democrats on the committee unanimously embraced a plan from Governor Kim Reynolds on felon voting rights. The proposed constitutional amendment would automatically restore the right to vote to felons who’ve completed their sentences. Backers hope the proposed amendment could be presented […]Powered by WPeMatico
Eight Republicans on a senate committee have endorsed a plan to send state grants to the parents of special needs students who want to enroll their children in a private rather than a public school. “I think this is a big first step of empowering the parents to pick the best school, not defined by […]Powered by WPeMatico
Reese Morgan, a member of the University of Iowa football coaching staff for 19 years, has announced his retirement. The announcement came Wednesday from head coach Kirk Ferentz. Morgan will step away prior to spring practice. “On behalf of our coaches, players and fans, I want to wish Reese and Jo the best in this […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Democrat in the Iowa House says after six months of trying, she’s been denied records showing how many sexual harassment complaints have been filed by state government employees. State Representative Amy Nielsen of North Liberty has asked the Iowa Public Information Board to intervene because the public deserves answers. “They need to know that […]Powered by WPeMatico
Cancer deaths and new cancer cases will rise statewide in the year ahead, according to predictions in the “2019 Cancer in Iowa” report being released by the State Health Registry of Iowa. Mary Charlton, an epidemiology professor at the University of Iowa, says the increases were expected, for the most part, though it was hoped […]Powered by WPeMatico
