by Iowa411 Editorial Staff | Apr 10, 2026 | 2026 Midterms, Affordability, Economy, Energy, Failure, False Claims, Inflation, Iowa411, News, News Briefs, Politics, Trump
Inflation Jumps to 3.3% in March as Energy Costs Surge. What It Means for Iowans The annual inflation rate in the United States rose sharply to 3.3% in March 2026, marking the highest level since May 2024 and a significant increase from 2.4% in both January and...
by Iowa411 Editorial Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Analysis, Assisted Living, Attorney_General, Brenna Bird, Crisis, Elder Care, Governor, Health, Health Care, Healthcare, Iowa Legislature, Medicaid, Medicare, Mental Health, News, No respect, Nursing Homes, Special Interests
Iowa’s Nursing Home Crisis: Key Considerations Capacity vs. Quality Comes Into Focus As concerns about conditions in Iowa nursing homes continue to surface, it’s worth revisiting a key policy decision that has shaped the current landscape. In October 2024, Iowa...
by Iowa411 Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2026 | 2026 Midterms, Adam Steen, Analysis, News, Opinion, Politics, Republicans
Timing of Branstad’s Calls for Campaign Civility Raises Questions Branstad Interview Keeps Steen-Andrews Conflict in the News Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is urging Republicans to keep the 2026 gubernatorial primary focused on issues, not attacks. In a recent...
by Iowa411 Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2026 | Assisted Living, Attorney_General, Betrayal, Corruption, Crisis, Government, Governor, Health Care, Iowa Legislature, News, News Briefs, Nursing Homes
Iowa411 News Brief April 4, 2026 Welcome About Culture Seasons History Future Cuisine Economy Contact News News Briefs Editorial Neglect, Deaths, and No Reform: Iowa’s Nursing Home Crisis Continues Iowa Capital Dispatch reporter Clark Kauffman has diligently...
by Iowa411 Editorial Staff | Mar 30, 2026 | Budget, Fiscal, Government, Governor, Iowa Legislature, News, Spending
State savings weaken as budget pressures increase, analysis warns By Kevin HardyIowa Capital Dispatch State rainy day funds — money reserved to cover unexpected expenses and patch short-term budget holes — are declining nationally as states face increased costs, lower...
by Iowa411 Editorial Staff | Mar 28, 2026 | Adam Steen, Eddie Andrews, News Briefs, Politics, Radicalism, Republicans, Rhetoric
Iowa411 News Brief March 28, 2026 Welcome About Culture Seasons History Future Cuisine Economy Contact News News Briefs Editorial Andrews Blasts Steen Over Ballot Dispute, Questions Campaign Integrity Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Andrews publicly...
