Locking up repeat offenders has been tried, and it's not clear why the results would be better here, writes the Register's editorial board.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Several new laws and enforcement changes took effect Thursday as Iowa entered 2026. SNAP recipients can no longer use their benefits to purchase sugary drinks and candy at ...

The proposed bill would allow couples to sign a waiver at the time they apply for a marriage license, giving up the option to ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Failing to buckle up in the backseat of a vehicle could soon come with a fine, as a bill in the Iowa House ...

A new Iowa law has put all five Johnson County Board of Supervisors seats up for election in 2026. Who has announced their candidacy so far?

There’s a new fight over Iowa’s Beverage Containers Control Law, which helps reduce and clean up litter by recovering beverage containers for recycling. The ‘bottle bill’ dictates consumers pay a five ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ADEL, Iowa — A new Iowa law that went into effect last summer is making it easier for stand-alone birthing centers to open across ...

Bill aims to protect Iowa law enforcement from liability after justifiable use of force advances ...