Many Iowans have found themselves facing eviction from their homes as small claims courts across the state have resumed hearings, and as state and federal protections for renters have expired. Continue reading “If are facing eviction in Iowa, here are some ways to get help”
South Dakota’s Department of Agriculture announced last week it had submitted its hemp plan to the USDA for review and hopefully, approval. Continue reading “South Dakota Submits Hemp Plan To USDA”
To help figure out the U.S. citizenship status of every adult living in the country, the Trump administration has made agreements to accumulate driver’s license and state identification card information from states including Iowa, Nebraska, South Carolina and South Dakota, NPR has learned. Continue reading “IA, NE, SD, SC Share Driver’s License Info To Help Identify Who’s A Citizen”
Sturgis Police, Meade County Sheriff’s Department and South Dakota State Highway Patrol officials said the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is pretty typical as far as crime goes. Continue reading “SD law enforcement seeing typical Sturgis Rally-related crime”
Police and probation officers in 23 South Dakota counties will soon be equipped with tablet computers so they can connect people in mental distress with mental health professionals, under a pilot program announced Thursday. Continue reading “SD officers to get iPads to help with mental crisis”
As they await Gov. Kim Reynolds’ promised executive order on restoring felon voting rights, key Iowa legislators doubt she’ll have the last word on the issue.
Continue reading “Reynolds’ order on felon voting rights won’t end debate”
Deciding whether to send your children back to the school building in the Fall, home school, or opt for online learning has been a difficult one for many Iowa families. Continue reading “How do divorced parents decide on their child’s return to school?”
Recreational use of marijuana is illegal in Iowa and under federal law, but Des Moines officials on Monday took steps to make marijuana possession law enforcement’s lowest priority. Continue reading “Des Moines studies decriminalization, here’s what you should know”
The Republican-led legislature passed the bill allowing guns in public in early June, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed it into law June 25, and the law went into effect July 1. Continue reading “Officials Grapple With New IA Law Allowing Guns In Public”
For many accused of a federal crime, it may seem like the world is closing in because navigating the federal criminal justice system may seem daunting and terrifying for many. Continue reading “What Happens If You Are Accused of a Federal Crime”