DES MOINES – The 2025 Iowa Legislative Session adjourned on Thursday, nearly two weeks after the self-imposed deadline for lawmakers. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the extra time came as the majority party had inter-party disputes related to the overall budget and on legislation related to limiting the use of eminent domain for pipeline projects. A proposal aiming to overhaul property taxes did not garner enough support to pass during this session.

ELDON – The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has connected an Arkansas man to more than a dozen burglaries in Iowa. KCCI-TV reports Curtis Lee Barton is accused of stealing more than $4,000 from the Cardinal School District in Eldon. The sheriff’s office found the theft was committed in similar fashion to other similar incidents in other states. Barton was arrested this week in Arkansas.

AVOCA – A utility company in western Iowa has placed water restrictions on customers due to expanding drought conditions. KETV reports the Regional Water Rural Association is now in “Level Red” and impacts residents in a five county area. Those living in those communities are not able to water lawns, wash cars, or fill swimming pools, and encouraged to take shorter showers and use water efficient appliances.