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To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In two opinions filed on June 25, 2021, the Iowa Supreme Court clarified the state’s complex employee drug-testing requirements. The opinions shed light on key issues, such as safety-sensitive designations, notice requirements, and compliance standards under Iowa Code section 730.5. Employers with Iowa-specific drug-testing policies should take time to ensure compliance based on this new authority. Dix v. Casey’s General Stores, I...

Public records, like jail booking photos, can linger in Iowa after charges are dropped or a not guilty verdict Some booking photos end up online immediately, can stay up for nearly a year, and can be accessed by anyone. Author: Jon Diaz (WOI) Updated: 11:00 PM CDT July 1, 2021 POLK COUNTY, IOWA, Iowa — Almost anyone who is arrested and sent to jail will end up getting a booking photo taken. In Polk County, its standard procedure. "Anybody that comes into the Po...

Its finally summertime and we all can finally enjoy the beautiful weather. Whether that be biking, kayaking, or drunk surfing... Say it aint so! Apparently grabbing a cold one and surfing is not a-okay here in the Hawkeye State. Not only is it not okay, but its actually against the law to do so. Get our free mobile app To be honest, I didnt even know there was a place to go surfing here in Iowa. I dont think there are any oceans near Iowa... Iowa is landlocked so it would be kind of difficult ...

Bleeding Heartland Sunday, Jun 27 2021 The Iowa Supreme Court will soon revisit one of the most politically charged questions of our time. Last week a Johnson County District Court permanently blocked the state from “implementing, effectuating or enforcing” a law requiring a 24-hour waiting period before all abortions. Judge Mitchell Turner ruled the law unconstitutional on two grounds. The state is appealing the ruling and argues that a 2018 Iowa Supreme Court precedent, which established...

Jason W. Selby, Press News  Mason City dentist Jay Lala in the building that once housed Emersons on Main. Lala is restoring the structure and opening a satellite office in Osage. The longtime Mason City dentist, after 28 years in the business, is expanding his practice to Osage. When his friend Ken Emerson decided to move his clothing store across Main Street, it provided Lala with an opportunity to gather more patients under his care. If there is one word Lala would use to describe the denta...

Greg Mandsager has returned to lead West Burlington through until they hire a permeant replacement for city administrator Dan Gifford.

Both Iowa and Illinois have laws the require you to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles that are on the side of the road, or on their way to a scene. Fines could get your license suspended depending on the severity or amount of subsequent offenses.

Both Iowa and Illinois have laws the require you to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles that are on the side of the road, or on their way to a scene. Fines could get your license suspended depending on the severity or amount of subsequent offenses.

On Monday, Floyd County officials could find themselves looking at a new, state-imposed tax levy rate and/or expense cuts to their budget.

State Auditor Rob Sand, who is eyeing a run for governor next year, says Gov. Kim Reynolds violated Iowa law by using federal funds to pay for a public service