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Stan Thompson of Clive named new executive director of Iowa Civil Rights Commission

By Trina Thomas | Jan 10, 2022

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Jan. 5 announced that Stan Thompson of Clive was named executive director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission.

Adult adoptees in Iowa can apply for copy of birth certificate under new law

By Trina Thomas | Jan 9, 2022

A new law went into effect Jan. 1, declaring every adult adoptee over 18 years of age, or entitled family in case the adult adoptee is deceased, is able to apply for a noncertified copy of the original certificate of adoption.

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‘Make sure you protect yourself’: Iowa sees surge in COVID-19 deaths

By Trina Thomas | Jan 9, 2022

As the omicron variant continues to run rampant, Iowa sees 59 more COVID-19 deaths reported for the state.

Reynolds puts ban of vaccine mandates on table, 'stay tuned'

By Trina Thomas | Oct 18, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) on Oct. 13 said she was discussing a potential bill that would ban workplace requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Environmental engineer: Extreme weather events 'will only become worse without climate action'

By Trina Thomas | Oct 17, 2021

According to Iowa Public Radio, a coalition of 222 scientists and researchers from Iowa colleges and universities recently released an Iowa Climate Statement that recommends investing in improvements to the state's electrical grid.