SW Iowa Times

'Warning breeders is NOT acceptable;' state inspectors schedule inspections at their convenience

By Trina Thomas | Oct 17, 2021

State inspections of dog-breeding facilities in Iowa are supposed to be a surprise, but owners are allowed to have their inspections at a time that is convenient to them.

'Let's get over this fear-mongering;' Latinx leaders ask GOP to stop 'dehumanizing' immigrants

By Trina Thomas | Oct 16, 2021

Latinx groups in Iowa have asked state leaders to welcome immigrants as Republican lawmakers move to tighten border security.

Iowa sees 'new high' for COVID-19 patients filling hospitals in 2021

By Trina Thomas | Oct 1, 2021

Iowa hospitals are currently seeing a record number of COVID-19-positive patients as state officials confirm that data shows there are more COVID patients filling hospitals now compared to any other point this year.

Criticizing the unvaccinated believed to be an inappropriate way to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, poll finds

By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021

The majority of Americans surveyed in a recent poll said that publicly shaming those who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 is a big no-no.