Governor Orders Flags At Half Staff For Fallen OfficersGovernor Orders Flags At Half Staff For Fallen OfficersFlags will remain at half-staff through Wednesday in honor of two fallen Capitol police officers.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
The Iowa Emergency Declaration Has Been Extended with Several ChangesThe Iowa Emergency Declaration Has Been Extended with Several ChangesIowa Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference yesterday afternoon to announce an extension to the latest emergency declaration, plus a few small changes.CourtlinCourtlin
Iowa Movie Theaters Can Apply For CARES Act GrantsIowa Movie Theaters Can Apply For CARES Act GrantsIowa movie theaters can get some relief thanks to a new program funded with money from the federal CARES act.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Governor Announces Financial Relief For Iowa FairsGovernor Announces Financial Relief For Iowa FairsFairs across the state had to cancel their events in 2020. A new relief fund looks at helping them stay afloat until shows can resume.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Governor Reynolds Misused Pandemic Relief MoneyGovernor Reynolds Misused Pandemic Relief Money$20 million spent on a new computer system for the state was not the correct use of federal funds meant for battling COVID-19.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Des Moines Schools Continue To Say ‘No’ To Governor ReynoldsDes Moines Schools Continue To Say ‘No’ To Governor ReynoldsDespite facing a lawsuit and discipline from the state, Des Moines school refuse to head back to class in person.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Des Moines Teacher Dies From COVID-19 ComplicationsDes Moines Teacher Dies From COVID-19 ComplicationsA teacher in the Des Moines school district has died after suffering complications from COVID-19, raising the question, are our teachers safe?Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Marion Bars Find a Way To Stay OpenMarion Bars Find a Way To Stay OpenTwo of my favorite bars in Uptown Marion found a way to still serve customers despite the governor's latest order.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Schools Affected By Derecho Can Do Remote LearningSchools Affected By Derecho Can Do Remote LearningGovernor Reynolds is expected to sign a new proclamation allowing schools hit hard by the derecho to start classes online.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
An Open Letter To Iowa Governor Kim ReynoldsAn Open Letter To Iowa Governor Kim ReynoldsIt's time to drop your mandate and do whats best for our teachers and students! Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard