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Rep. from Ottumwa fined $2,500 for not wearing mask in November

By Bob Martin | Jan 16, 2022

For the second time, Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has been fined for not wearing a mask while in the Capitol.

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COVID-19 continues to surge in Iowa with hospitalizations rising

By Bob Martin | Jan 16, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge throughout the country, with the omicron variant as the dominant strain, and this includes Iowa which has seen its positivity rate and hospitalizations continue to rise.

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Zoom bombers ‘attempt to intimidate and silence Black voices in Iowa’ with racist images, words

By Bob Martin | Jan 16, 2022

Police are investigating an incident last week where a Zoom meeting hosted by Black Iowa legislators was hacked by an unknown person who used images of a monkey, swastikas and the "n-word" to disrupt the event.

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'We still have to eat and live': Iowans concerned about rising inflation

By Bob Martin | Dec 17, 2021

Inflation is incre​​​​​asing at record rates across the nation, and in Iowa reports are that this has become a major concern for its residents.

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2 teens face murder charge in death of Fairfield High School teacher

By Bob Martin | Nov 20, 2021

Two Fairfield High School students accused of killing a Spanish teacher and hiding the body have been formally charged, according to a Nov. 12 report by the Associated Press.

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Iowa puppy mill operator faces $60K in fines for mistreatment of dogs

By Bob Martin | Nov 19, 2021

An Iowa d​​​​​og breeder has had his license revoked and is facing $60,000 in fines for his treatment of about 500 dogs at a puppy mill, according to a report by The Gazette.

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'Very heartwarming': Iowa Blue Star Mothers sending 200 care packages to soldiers

By Bob Martin | Nov 18, 2021

The Iowa chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America has assembled more than 200 care packages for Iowa soldiers in active duty, which is a record for the organization that creates the packages each year, according to We Are Iowa

$150 billion proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions attracts some criticism

By Bob Martin | Oct 27, 2021

Last month Democrats in Congress proposed a $150 billion payment program that is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but some have shown opposition to the program which aligns with President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan.