A University of Iowa professor says federal officials are using antisemitism as a cover up to dismantle free speech. Several Iowa arts organizations suddenly lost federal grants. And state lawmakers are disagreeing on higher education funding.

The first Democrat has announced a bid for Iowa's third congressional district. Sioux City has rolled back on several diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. And Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley shares his stance on proposed federal funding cuts to public media.

The International Writing Program won't have to reduce enrollment this fall after receiving a private donation. Gov. Kim Reynolds' request for redirecting Summer EBT funds for a grocery box program for low-income families might have a better chance of being granted under the Trump Administration. And why is the legislative session in overtime?

A dozen Iowa Republican state senators are refusing to vote on budget issues until another piece of legislation is voted on. Hundreds of AmeriCorps members in Iowa have been impacted by federal funding cuts. And more people are renting chickens amid the rise of egg prices.

A bill in the legislature wouldn't allow Medicaid coverage of some gender-affirming care. A leaked proposed budget shows some disability assistance programs in Iowa could lose federal funding. And a Latino festival in eastern Iowa was cancelled amid fears attendees could be targeted by law enforcement.

A northeast Iowa high school is investigating the circulation of AI-generated deepfake nude photos of several students. The Planned Parenthood in Des Moines won't have abortion care as it expands other services. And an Iowan who fought in the Vietnam War shares his experience flying one of the last helicopters out of Saigon.

Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer will be running for state auditor in 2026. Iowa House and Senate Republicans are still negotiating a state budget. And a worker's union in Iowa is concerned about the federal cuts to OSHA.

The governor is suing the Des Moines Register. An Iowa City nonprofit says the civil rights of several Latino construction workers were violated during a traffic stop. And what are state lawmakers still needing to get done?

Iowa State University will expand a civic center and program. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson held a town hall. And why are some farmers fearing another farm crisis?

Some Iowans are speaking out about the state’s plan to add work requirements for some people on Medicaid. The state says all schools in Iowa are in compliance with a federal order to eliminate DEI-related programs. And a school district in northwest Iowa says students are finally back in a building that was heavily damaged in last summer’s flooding.