Iowa/Midwest News

Iowa Governor, Aides Appear in PR Video for No-Bid Vendor

Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 3:00am

Iowa City, Iowa – Iowa’s governor and four aides helped make a marketing video for a Utah company that was awarded no-bid contracts for work on the coronavirus pandemic, a move that has raised allegations of favoritism and improper use of public resources.

Iowa Lawmakers Open Session With Limited Virus Rules

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa lawmakers began their legislative session on Monday with no mask requirements, and many members opted not to wear face coverings even as rates of coronavirus infections rise in the Des Moines area and much of the state.

Iowa Man Charged in Capitol Riot

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:00am

An Iowa man was jailed Saturday on charges accusing him of taking part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

U.S. Attorney for Southern District Of Iowa Resigns

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – U.S. Attorney Marc Krickbaum of the Southern District of Iowa announced his resignation from the office last Thursday.

Krickbaum did not give a reason for the resignation. No replacement or interim U.S. Attorney was named.

Paper Apologizes for Its Legacy of Racially Biased Coverage

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 1:00am

Kansas City, Mo. – The Kansas City Star’s top editor has apologized for past decades of racially biased coverage and the newspaper has posted a series of stories examining how it ignored the concerns and achievements of Black residents and helped keep Kansas City segregated.

Iowa Supreme Court Limits Damages From Excessive Force

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 2:00am

Iowa City, Iowa – The Iowa Supreme Court has severely limited the financial damages that can be awarded for injuries and deaths caused by state police officers who are found to have used excessive force.

Suit Filed Against Des Moines Officers Over Protests

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – A class action lawsuit has been filed against dozens of law enforcement officers over their actions toward protesters during a racial justice demonstration in Des Moines in May.

Judge: Tyson Not Shielded by Order Keeping Meatpackers Open

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – A federal judge has rejected an argument by Tyson Foods that is not liable in the death of a worker in Iowa because it was following federal guidance when it kept meatpacking plants open during the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal Judge in Iowa Ridicules Trump’s Pardons During Call

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 2:00am

Iowa City, Iowa – A federal judge in Iowa who has warned against political corruption is ridiculing President Donald Trump’s pardons, including those issued to convicted Republican campaign operatives and former members of Congress.

Pelosi Says Iowa Republican in Contested Race to Be Seated

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 1:00am

Iowa City, Iowa – Majority Democrats in the U.S. House will allow an Iowa Republican to take office while they review her opponent’s contest claiming the six-vote race was wrongly decided, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said last Wednesday.

Pelosi said “yes” when asked at a news conference whether Mariannette Miller-Meeks will be sworn in with other members of the House on Sunday.

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