A Des Moines priest says the late Pope Francis stood up for everybody's dignity. A Republican state lawmaker is officially considering a run for governor. Magic mushrooms would be legal to treat PTSD and other conditions under a bill.

The governor has signed several bills into law. An advocacy group is bringing light to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People movement. And a couple Democrats announce campaigns for Iowa congressional seats.

A few public safety officers in Iowa will train to identify and detain people in the U.S. without legal status. Federal funding freezes could impact family planning services for low-income Iowans. And an environmental nonprofit and university will examine high cancer rates in Iowa.

Bills in the legislature would make cash tips and overtime pay income tax free. Emergency room wait times are especially long for older patients. And what other Republicans are considering running for governor?

There are now two attempts to add work requirements for some Medicaid recipients in Iowa. Five University of Iowa students have had their visas revoked. And tuition increase proposals for the public universities have been released.

Gerrymandering is a concern with a new state law that impacts a few counties' board representation. A bill that would make major changes to election recount policies has made it to the governor's desk. And how did a couple overcome homelessness in Des Moines?

Governor Kim Reynolds will not run for reelection in 2026. Iowa's top election official says it would be "pretty serious" if some federal election security programs ended. And how could psychedelics help treat alcohol use disorder?

Some student visas have been cancelled at two of the state's public universities. Millions of dollars in federal humanities funding has been terminated. And what is a state committee recommending to reduce maternal mortality?

Some everyday household items could be state sales tax free under a bill in the legislature. Iowa biodiesel producers are seeking certainty amidst tariffs and new tax credits. And an in-depth look at the push to restrict foods people can buy with SNAP.

The governor says she's looking forward to signing a bill that regulates cell phone use in Iowa schools. Senator Chuck Grassley is not backing down on his bill involving tariff policies. And a K-12 education funding bill is ready to be signed by the governor.