Upcoming MCO change deadline
This is just a quick reminder that Thursday, June 16 is the last day that a Medicaid managed care member can change their MCO without cause. Members may call Member Services at IME to change their...
View ArticleGrowing the arts in Iowa this summer
Now is the time to register for the 2016 Iowa Arts Summit. The bi-annual conference, hosted by the Iowa Arts Council, helps artists, cultural organizations and communities enhance quality of life...
View ArticleState parks offer summer fun
Iowa is kicking off summer with Great Outdoors Month this June. Iowa’s parks, forests and wildlife areas attract millions of visitors each year for biking, swimming, hiking, paddling, fishing, hunting,...
View ArticleExplore our history & culture this summer
Local Iowans and visitors looking for interesting things to do this summer have lots of choices. One way to discover places to explore locally and throughout the state is to use the Iowa Culture App....
View ArticleTourism grows economy, improves quality of life
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy all that Iowa has to offer. Our great quality of life is bolstered by the arts, culture and recreation. These opportunities and amenities are important to local...
View ArticleFiscal responsibility is paying off
The State of Iowa remains in good financial shape, according to independent analysis by the Iowa State Auditor and others. Money has been tight, but by sticking to sound budgeting principles, we...
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DEADLINE FRIDAY – Share your experience with privatized Medicaid
Are you an Iowa Medicaid provider? We want to hear from you. SURVEY: http://tinyurl.com/HC-providers Deadline is FRIDAY, July 22! Recently, many care providers have reported that they are...
View ArticleRegister for Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference
“Sharing Solutions” is the theme of the 10th annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center on July 26 in Ankeny. The conference will focus on current farm challenges,...
View ArticleHow is state government using your tax dollars?
Legislators are committed to using your hard-earned tax dollars responsibly on initiatives that ensure Iowa’s working families and small businesses can get ahead. That’s especially true in tight budget...
View ArticleOffer your input on I-80
The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a study of Interstate 80 and wants your input. The study will be developed and released through a series of reports on the existing conditions of...
View ArticleReduce driving distractions in work zones
Iowa’s traffic fatalities have been on the rise this year, including fatal crashes in work zones. Distractions are dangerous for any driver, but they can be especially deadly when traveling through a...
View ArticleCheck out Iowa apple orchards & pumpkin patches
Fall in Iowa is a great time to get out and enjoy Iowa apples, pumpkins and other fall produce at the many farms that sell directly to consumers, as well as local farmers markets. Lots of farms also...
View ArticleExpanding skilled workforce is key to growth
Iowa’s shortage of skilled workers has been our biggest obstacle to economic growth. Investing in education and job training can change that. Good education and worker training lead to better-paying,...
View ArticleVoting tools for Iowans with disabilities
Voting at the polls can present unique challenges to Iowans with disabilities, including military veterans. Iowa is one of the nation’s leaders in voting accessibility. We want to make sure all...
View ArticleProclamation continues to help farmers haul harvest
A Governor’s proclamation went into effect September 20 allowing overweight loads (up to 90,000 pounds gross weight) of soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover on Iowa roads. The proclamation...
View ArticleIowa is tough & smart on crime
Citizens deserve to live free from worry of undue risks and danger. That’s why improving public safety is such an important job for the Legislature. We must be tough on crime and smart on crime, making...
View ArticleWe all can help fight human trafficking
It’s hard to fathom that human trafficking happens at all, much less that it is a growing problem here in the heartland. Human trafficking is the buying and selling of people, who are often forced...
View ArticleProtections for victims of domestic violence
Over the last two years, we’ve worked extensively on efforts to ensure victims are safe from their abusers. This year, Iowa started a “Safe at Home” program for victims of domestic abuse, sexual...
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Iowa, are you ready to vote?
The November 8 election is just a few days away. If you haven’t already done so, please vote—regardless of how you vote. Federal, state and local candidates are on the ballot, so it is important that...
View ArticleStopping the epidemic of overdose deaths
Twenty-three Iowans died from prescription opioid overdoses in 2015, according to the Department of Public Health. A report from the Trust for America’s Health tells us that prescription drug and...
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