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Test Iowa Relocates Des Moines, Cedar Rapids Sites

There are 17 Test Iowa sites where Iowans can be tested for COVID-19, the drive-up sites in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids will move to a new location.

Hinson Announces More Than 75 Farmers for Ashley

Ashley Hinson, the Republican Nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First Congressional District, announced the endorsement of more than 75 farmers.

Iowa Legislature Passes Police Reform Bill Unanimously

The Iowa Legislature passed unanimously a bill that allows the Attorney General to prosecute police misconduct and restricts the use of chokeholds.

Reynolds Lifts 50 Percent Capacity Restriction for Businesses

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she would lift the restriction limiting open businesses to 50 percent of their building capacity due to COVID-19.

Iowa State Fair Canceled For First Time Since World War II

The Iowa State Fair Board of Directors voted 11 to 2 to cancel the 2020 fair out of concern for COVID-19. The next fair will be held on August 12-22, 2021.

Waterloo Police Updates Use of Force Policy

The Waterloo, Iowa Police Department updated its use of force policy following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, and following protests and unrest.

Des Moines City Council Moves a Step Closer to a Racial Profiling Ban

The Des Moines City Council approved the first consideration of a ban on racial profiling by police by a 7 to 0 vote, they will consider it again on June 22.

Goertz: Biden’s Disastrous Policy Platform Will Undermine Iowa’s Future

Tana Goertz: Presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden is not just a bad choice for America — he is a terrible prospect for Iowa.

Iowa Small Business Owners Raise Questions over Greenfield’s Record of Evicting Small Businesses

Real estate executive and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Theresa Greenfield, is coming under pressure from Iowa small business owners.

Iowa GOP: Do Iowa Democrats Agree With Defunding Police?

Do Democratic candidates Theresa Greenfield, Abby Finkenauer, Rita Hart, Cindy Axne, and J.D. Scholten also believe police officers should be defunded?

Iowa Expands COVID-19 Test Sites, Hospitalizations Continue Downward Trend

The Reynolds Administration announced that five new Test Iowa sites will launch this week to reach more Iowans who would like a COVID-19 test.

Breaking: Vote on Protect Life Amendment Delayed in Iowa House

Caffeinated Thoughts learned that the debate and vote on the Protect Life Amendment in the Iowa House is delayed due to some internal Republican debate.

Iowa GOP Launches ‘Two Faces of Theresa Greenfield’

The Iowa GOP launched “Two Faces of Theresa,” highlighting what they say is Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Theresa Greenfield’s “blatant hypocrisy.”

Reynolds Signs Compromise Bill in Step to Automatically Restore Felon Voting Rights

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that requires felons to repay restitution before restoring voting rights paving the way for a constitutional amendment.

Polk County Board of Supervisors Lifts Curfew

The Polk County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rescind the curfew order that required residents to be in their home between 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

Municipal Firearms Restrictions Preemption Bill Passes In Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate passed a bill, 32 to 17, that preempts local governments restricting Iowans from lawful possession of firearms and attachments.