Iowa news

Here are some recent news stories from Iowa:

Politics

• Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that allows the state to use federal funding to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income adults. (Des Moines Register)
• A new poll shows that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is leading in Iowa, followed closely by Senator Bernie Sanders. (Des Moines Register)

Economy

• Iowa's unemployment rate has dropped to 2.4%, the lowest rate in over 20 years. (Des Moines Register)
• A new report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship shows that the state's agricultural industry is experiencing a significant decline in farm income. (Des Moines Register)

Crime

• A Des Moines man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 21-year-old woman whose body was found in a park. (Des Moines Register)
• A police officer in Cedar Rapids has been placed on leave after a video surfaced showing him using a stun gun on a suspect. (KCRG)

Education

• The University of Iowa has announced plans to build a new $100 million medical research building. (The Gazette)
• A new report from the Iowa Department of Education shows that the state's high school graduation rate has increased to 90.4%. (Des Moines Register)

Weather

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of eastern Iowa, with damaging winds and large hail possible. (KCRG)
• The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced that several roads will be closed due to flooding in western Iowa. (Des Moines Register)

Sports

• The Iowa Hawkeyes have announced that they will be hosting a NCAA Tournament game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (The Gazette)
• The Des Moines Buccaneers have won the NAHL's Central Division title. (Des Moines Register)