Tensions rise in Iowa as rumors of ICE sightings spread and Trump declares illegal immigration a national emergency.

Chief politics reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel covers local and state politics, plus national politics for USA TODAY

The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill that, if passed, would restrict students' cell phone use during instructional time. According to the governor’s office, the bill would establish a minimum standard that all Iowa schools would be required to follow by July 1, 2025.

Numbers from the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines show that on average, less than 1,100 townhomes are being permitted every year since 2020.

The Iowa Department of Education is facing more backlash over proposed changes to its science standards.The revisions, which some say water down topics like cli

Many Iowa school districts are stepping up efforts to improve attendance, as chronic absenteeism surged during the pandemic and it’s been difficult to bring down. Des Moines Public Schools has increased outreach to families through letters,

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a bill Friday that would require Iowa school districts to restrict student cell phone use during instructional time, citing

The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and Drake University are teaming up once again to offer more Iowans access to medical education. The partnership will allow Drake students in any major to apply for a variety of advanced degree programs.

Do you own, manage, work at or know of a top workplace? Nominate it as an Iowa Top Workplace. The deadline is Feb. 21

Kim Reynolds has proposed legislation that would create a minimum standard all Iowa school districts would be required to adopt by July 1.

YMCA Teen Game Night at the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Cost: $5 non-members, free for members Gather your teens and join Wellmark YMCA for Teen Game Night on Drake University’s campus.