Police and Law Enforcement

Woodbury County’s new law enforcement center will open even later than expected. A construction delay is to blame.

The opening of Woodbury County’s new law enforcement center has been delayed. The chairman of the Woodbury County Supervisors is upset about the lack of communication surrounding the project.

There’s been a push across the country to recruit more minorities for careers in law enforcement. One Iowa community is emphasizing diversity among officers.

Why do we sleep? Why do we dream? How do sleep and dreams shape our memories?

Also, a distracted driving bill pushed by law enforcement and road safety advocates for years has passed the Iowa Senate.

Iowa leaders launched a new website, app and hotline Tuesday for anonymously reporting concerns related to school safety.

About 30 communities in Iowa were targeted Tuesday by false reports of school shootings. Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Steve Bayens said it appeared to be a hoax known as “swatting.”

Gov. Kim Reynolds is proposing expanding the Iowa attorney general’s power to prosecute crimes. The measure is part of Reynolds’ approximately 1,500-page bill aimed at streamlining state government agencies.

Iowa lawmakers are considering proposals from the governor and attorney general aimed at addressing the recent spike in fentanyl-related drug overdose deaths.

Political analysts discuss the week in politics, including bills concerning gender at the statehouse, the debt ceiling and more.