An analysis by Hawkeye Reporter shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Iowa is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recognized as Iowa's leading small business advocacy group, has published a health care policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 22.
Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Iowa submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024.