Iowa's census workers say they fear their count won't be accurate because of poor training, technology problems and other concerns during a troublesome 2020.
Source: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Posted on: November 2, 2020
Worst dicamba damage in decades
Damage the herbicide dicamba has done to soybeans and trees is the worst seen since the controversial weed killer hit the market in the 1960s.
Source: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Posted on: October 6, 2020
Iowa in the midst of serious COVID-19 testing issues
National experts say Iowa is falling short when it comes to testing for COVID-19. Two key factors: insufficient testing and high positivity rates, the Des Moines Register's Lee Rood says in her Readers' Watchdog report.
Source: Des Moines Register
Posted on: October 3, 2020
Where the federal stimulus money sent to the state is being spent
The Des Moines Register dug into where $2.81 billion in federal stimulus money related to the COVID-19 pandemic and under the control of Gov. Kim Reynolds is being spent in Iowa. There's more money to be spent.
Source: Des Moines Register
Posted on: September 8, 2020
UI student tells about fending for herself, using filthy isolation room after getting sick with COVID-19
A University of Iowa incoming freshman talks about her harrowing experience with the university's treatment of her positive COVID-19 test, which led to an apology.
Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen
Posted on: August 22, 2020
State medical director knew COVID-19 data was flawed before state admitted it
Iowa's chief public health official said she let the state release flawed COVID-19 data that was used to guide school officials for re-opening.
Source: Associated Press
Posted on: August 21, 2020
UI student said he was forced to fend for himself, go to filthy isolation room after getting sick with COVID-19
A University of Iowa incoming freshman's complaints about his treatment at a residence hall after testing positive for COVID-19 led to an apology from the university.
Source: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Posted on: August 21, 2020
AG pushing sanctions against beauty college accused of student loan fraud
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is pushing for federal enforcement of sanctions against La' James International College, which received coronavirus pandemic aid while being accused of ripping off students with deceptive business practices.
Source: Des Moines Register
Posted on: August 10, 2020
State’s legal settlements highest in 5 years
The $5.4 million the state of Iowa paid people because of mistakes by state employees or agencies in the fiscal year that ended June 30 was the most in five years.
Source: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Posted on: August 10, 2020
CARES Act money going to computer system in Iowa
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has pushed $21 million in COVID-19 aid to help pay for an Iowa computer system.
Source: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Posted on: August 7, 2020