Federal Officials Won’t Answer Questions About Immigrant Children In Iowa

(Watchdog.org) DES MOINES, Iowa — An irked Gov. Terry Branstad and U.S.…

Another Fourth is Celebrated in Iowa Without Legal Fireworks

(Watchdog.org) Jerri Andersen wasn’t impressed by the Fourth of July fireworks display…

Des Moines Public School Employees Earn ‘Wellness’ Dollars Without Breaking a Sweat

(Watchdog.org) Des Moines, IA – Employees of the Des Moines Public Schools…

Iowa’s Uninsured Number Still High After Obamacare Outreach

(Watchdog.org) Des Moines, IA – Only one quarter of Iowans without health…

Scott County Residents Forced to Fund Walcott City Hall

(Watchdog.org) Walcott, IA – Taxpayers all across Scott County will help Walcott…

Iowa Ranks High in Transparency and Irony

(Watchdog.org) Des Moines, IA – Iowa is one of the top states…

Sioux City and South Dakota Battle Over Speed Cameras

In response to Sioux City, IA speed cameras, a new law in South Dakota will keep the state from giving vehicle information needed to collect fines.

In Iowa, Your Taxes Help Corporations Not Pay Theirs

(Watchdog.org) Des Moines, IA – As the deadline to pay income taxes…

Stimulus Board Attempt to Shame Tiny Iowa City Shows Faulty Oversight

(Watchdog.org) Volga City, IA – In September 2009, Volga City was awarded a $100,000 grant from…