Iowa supporters defend Job Corps in debate over shutdown effort

A federal judge granted an injunction preventing the closure of 123 Job Corps centers, including two in Iowa. The Department of Labor's decision to close the centers was based on allegations of high costs, low graduation rates and safety concerns....

Iowa New Hands Free Law Takes Effect Today

Iowa’s new Hands Free Driving Law takes effect today. Starting today, if an officer sees you driving with a phone in your hand you can get pulled over. The hands-free law prohibits drivers from using electronic devices while driving unless the...

‘Gender Identity’ pulled from Iowa Civil Rights Code, what has changed for transgender Iowans?

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As of Tuesday morning, Gender Identity is no longer a protected class under Iowa’s Civil Rights Code. The law was signed by Governor Kim Reynolds in February after heated protests filled the State Capitol. When the bill...

Iowa congressional candidate suspends campaign

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Kevin Techau, an Air Force veteran and former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, has suspended his campaign for Iowa’s Second Congressional District. In a statement Monday, the democrat said it was “not an...

Iowa drivers are now banned from holding cell phones as new law kicks in

As of July 1, drivers in Iowa are banned from using cell phones or other electronic devices while driving, except in hands-free or voice-activated mode. Iowa law enforcement officers will only issue warnings for violations for the first six months...

PHONES DOWN, HANDS ON THE WHEEL: Iowa's new Hands-Free Driving Law goes into effect

IOWA (KMTV) — As of July 1, Iowa's new Hands-Free Driving Law has been enacted. Making it illegal to operate your phones and electronic devices while driving in the state, unless it's in a hands-free setting. Iowa is the 31st state to adopt a...

Few anti-discrimination protections remain for transgender Iowans

As of July 1, transgender and nonbinary Iowans no longer have state civil rights protections. Previously illegal forms of gender identity discrimination in housing, employment, credit practices, public accommodation and education are no longer...

Starting July 1: Illegal to Have Cell Phone in Hand While Driving in Iowa

Home/Local News/Starting July 1: Illegal to Have Cell Phone in Hand While Driving in Iowa Starting Tuesday (07.01), it is illegal for Iowa motorists to hold a cell phone, scroll through it or watch videos on it while driving....

Potential eastern Iowa college students now see detailed cost estimate

An eastern Iowa college is using a new method to give prospective students more accurate information about the cost to attend. Cornell College in Mount Vernon is sending personalized cost estimates directly to students through a program called...

How Iowa State not only survived – but thrived – in the NIL era

AMES — A single tweet in March 2022 brought realization for Brent Blum: The growing importance of NIL in college sports could become a problem for Iowa State. Blum, now ISU’s Director of NIL Development for Cyclone Sports Properties, didn’t think...

Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code under a law that took effect Tuesday, meaning transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination in their job,...

Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code under a law that took effect Tuesday, meaning transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination in their job, housing...

Iowa’s civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds orders regent universities review antisemitism policies

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered Iowa’s three Board of Regent-controlled universities review their antisemitism policies and to comply with an investigation into their compliance with federal protections for Jewish students on Monday. The order came...

Trump moves lawsuit against Ann Selzer, Des Moines Register to state court

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — President Donald Trump, Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and a former state lawmaker refiled a lawsuit in state court against Iowa...

Culture Crawl 1089 “My Morse is a Little Rusty”

Steve Shanley, director of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, is back with the patriotic lineup for week five of the band’s season. Pieces being performed include the world premiere of a long lost Cedar Rapids march, a sweet Neil Diamond tune, and a...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Information industry across Des Moines Sun publication area

Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, receives grant from Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

(Des Moines) Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, recently received a $5,000 grant from the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa in support of the organization’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program. The grant will be used to...

Iowa woman thanks Sky Harbor staff, paramedics for saving her life

Rachel Bakker collapsed at a security checkpoint. Employees at Sky Harbor jumped into action to save her life. PHOENIX — Rachel Bakker and her family were returning home to Iowa in March when Bakker collapsed at a security checkpoint at Sky...

Trump moves his lawsuit over Iowa Poll from federal court to state court

The lawsuit was first filed last year after Trump alleged the Iowa Poll was manipulated in what he called "brazen election interference." DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, its parent company...