DES MOINES, IOWA (December 19, 2025) — During the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, Defend the Guard legislation was introduced in both the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate. Had these bills been enacted, they would have required the United States Congress to fulfill its constitutional duty by issuing a formal declaration of war before Iowa National Guard troops could be deployed into active combat zones overseas.

Those bills were buried.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a multistate settlement with Menard Inc d/b/a Menards, the home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims made in 2020 that the company incorrectly marketed its Menards 11% Rebate Program.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2025) — The Augustana College Department of Music presents Messiah on February 22, 3PM in Centennial Hall.

George Frideric Handel’s Messiah will be performed by the Augustana Oratorio Society, conducted by Dr Jon Hurty, director of choral activities. Soloists are Michelle Areyzaga, soprano; Dashon Burton, bass baritone; Stephen Soph, tenor; and Jessye Wright, mezzo soprano. A professional orchestra will accompany the performance.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Join the Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Economic Development Authority and mySidewalk for an informative webinar on January 29, 2PM. We’ll showcase updates to the 2026 Iowa Profile, including new statewide and county housing forecasts, as well as refreshed data across key dashboards covering demographics, quality of life, economy, and housing.