Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has cosponsored bipartisan legislation aiming to extend support for rural community hospitals through a key federal demonstration program. The bill seeks a five-year extension benefiting facilities like Grinnell Regional Medical Center as part of ongoing efforts to…
Gabriella Evans was named winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Iowa’s Second District by Rep. Ashley Hinson. Her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol alongside other…
In 2024, Medicaid claims tied to Enteral and Parenteral Therapy services in Waterloo increased to $1,001,273, reflecting a 7.3% rise compared with the prior year.
A water main project will require a temporary shutdown for some residents near 2nd St NE in Independence. The outage is scheduled for May 27 from approximately 8:00 a.m. until…
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has introduced bipartisan legislation aiming at easing costs for families needing medically necessary infant formula or donor milk when breastfeeding isn’t possible due to health conditions. The…
Rep. Ashley Hinson announced new legislative efforts aimed at banning Members of Congress from trading on prediction markets using non-public information. She emphasized restoring public trust through greater transparency and…
Rep. Ashley Hinson has introduced House legislation aimed at imposing steeper penalties for the unauthorized import of electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Residents along 3rd Avenue NE will experience a temporary water shutdown today due to utility work. The City of Independence expects service to resume later in the day but warns…
There was one company in a city associated with Buchanan County that received an FDA inspection in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson announced House approval of a major appropriations bill supporting service members’ needs—including family support programs—veterans’ healthcare funding, rural mental health initiatives, infrastructure investments across Iowa’s Air National…
There was one company in a city associated with Black Hawk County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the first…
The City of Independence is selling its property at 416 9th Avenue SE. Interested buyers must submit written proposals by June 2. Full details are available on the city’s website.
There were two companies in cities associated with Black Hawk County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Buchanan County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Food and Drug Administration conducted an inspection of Talk To Me Technologies in Cedar Falls on Feb. 20 to review device compliance and post-market assurance, as detailed on the…
Conagra Brands, Inc. in Waterloo underwent an FDA inspection Feb. 4 focusing on food composition and labeling, as well as biological hazards, according to the FDA website.
Conagra Brands, Inc. in Waterloo underwent an FDA inspection Feb. 4 focusing on food composition and labeling, as well as biological hazards, according to the FDA website.
The Food and Drug Administration inspected Talk To Me Technologies in Cedar Falls on Feb. 20 for device compliance and post-market assurance, issuing one citation, data from the FDA’s official…
Rep. Ashley Hinson announced several IA-02 students will join U.S. Service Academies as part of the Class of 2030. The appointments recognize their commitment and academic achievement as they prepare…
Rep. Ashley Hinson has introduced legislation seeking a ban on congressional participation in prediction markets. The bill aims at increasing accountability by aligning House rules with those recently adopted by…
The City of Independence has scheduled its city wide clean-up day for June 6, 2026. Residents are advised that operating times vary by location and can find more details in…
The City of Independence has announced a road closure on a section of First Street West from May 7–8 for sewer repairs. Detours will redirect both eastbound and westbound traffic while…
Highway 150 in Independence will close from May 5-6 for sewer repairs and concrete patching. A detour using local streets has been established for through traffic during this time.
The City of Independence is selling its property at 204 3rd Street NE. Proposals must be submitted by May 19. Full details are available on the city’s website.
The U.S. House has passed a bipartisan Farm Bill featuring major priorities advocated by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Waterloo). The legislation includes measures aimed at supporting Iowa farmers facing rising costs…
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