News Stories from 2020
December 2020
December 31, 2020
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Locals react to new Linn Co. marijuana program for first-time offenders
December 31, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Pivotal year for pot, even in prohibitionist Iowa
December 31, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Decriminalizing marijuana in Iowa will create more problems
December 28, 2020
KWWL TV 7 - Waterloo, Iowa
Marijuana diversion program is about “second chances”
December 28, 2020
KWWL TV 7 - Waterloo, Iowa
New Linn County diversion program could lighten penalties for first-time marijuana offenders
December 28, 2020
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Linn County Attorney announces plan to limit punishment for first-time marijuana offenders
December 23, 2020
The Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Was work to change marijuana enforcement a waste of time? Advocates worry about lack of action
December 19, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa’s Chuck Grassley advances a boon for medical marijuana
December 17, 2020
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, Iowa
Feds deny exemption for Iowa’s medical cannabis program
December 10, 2020
Times Herald - Carroll, Iowa
Iowa, take a cue from Harold Hughes and legalize weed
December 9, 2020
The Times - Storm Lake, Iowa
Take a cue from Harold Hughes: Legalize weed
December 8, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
As world moves forward on marijuana legalization, Iowa is stuck
December 7, 2020
KCAU TV 9 - Sioux City, Iowa
Marijuana industry in Iowa reacts after House passes bill decriminalizing marijuana
December 4, 2020
KCAU TV 9 - Sioux City, Iowa
MedPharm Iowa considers expansion into South Dakota
November 2020
November 27, 2020
Marijuana Moment - Brooklyn, New York
DEA Denies Request To Protect Iowa Medical Marijuana Program, But State Still Considering Action
November 19, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa marijuana regulators consider DEA waiver, ‘food truck’ model for distribution
November 5, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2020 was historic election for drug policy. Meanwhile in Iowa ...
October 2020
October 8, 2020
Northern Iowan - Cedar Falls, Iowa
Iowa’s marijuana laws are outdated
October 5, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Medical marijuana is coming to Iowa City, but is it sustainable?
September 2020
September 29, 2020
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, Iowa
State seeking federal exemption for Iowa’s medical cannabis program
September 18, 2020
The Observer - De Witt, Iowa
Licensed medical marijuana dispensary may open in Coralville
September 18, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa City medical marijuana dispensary confirmed
September 17, 2020
The Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical marijuana dispensaries may open soon in Iowa City, Council Bluffs
September 10, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In strange twist, Iowa is actually doing something right on marijuana reform
September 10, 2020
N’West Iowa - Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon woman advocates for CBD products
September 9, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa’s medical marijuana program seeks a new manufacturer
September 8, 2020
Marijuana Moment - Brooklyn, New York
Iowa Officials To Seek Federal Marijuana Exemption From DEA
July 2020
July 11, 2020
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, Iowa
Why I’m asking Iowa to seek an exemption from federal drug laws
July 1, 2020
KWWL TV 7 - Waterloo, Iowa
As new medical marijuana rules take effect, some wonder whether it’s not enough
June 2020
June 29, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill to change THC cap for Iowa’s medical marijuana program
June 29, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Reynolds signs bill expanding Iowa’s medical marijuana program
June 25, 2020
KGLO Radio - Mason City, Iowa
More Medical Marijuana Patients Expected As Pandemic Restrictions Ease
June 21, 2020
Racoon Valley Radio - Boone, Iowa
Stuart family grows hemp, sells CBD products to bolster farm production
June 19, 2020
The Journal - Sioux City, Iowa
Iowa medical marijuana program loses one-third of its patients during pandemic
June 17, 2020
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
New hemp regulations in Iowa clarify what CBD products are legal to sell and buy
June 16, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Don’t be fooled, Iowa. Our politicians still don’t get it
June 16, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Opponent to newly approved medical marijuana bill calls THC cap a ‘death dose’
June 14, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa legislators approve CBD bill giving access to patients with chronic illness, PTSD
June 13, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa Republicans are anti-business and anti-health care
June 12, 2020
Racoon Valley Radio - Boone, Iowa
Medical Marijuana Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
June 9, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Patients, lawmakers await Reynolds’ signature on medical marijuana bill
June 8, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
State to reissue application for new medical marijuana dispensaries
June 7, 2020
Telegraph Herald - Dubuque, Iowa
Iowa stores may soon be allowed to sell CBD
June 4, 2020
The Herald - Oskaloosa, Iowa
Senate sends medical marijuana bill to governor after fiery debate
June 3, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Backers say cannabis bill imperfect, but worth supporting
June 3, 2020
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Senate passes medical marijuana legislation
May 2020
May 28, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Linn County attorney blames black people for racism in our justice system
May 27, 2020
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
2 medical marijuana companies eyeing Coralville dispensary opening
May 14, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa prosecutor accidentally makes case for marijuana legalization
May 6, 2020
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
18 pre-applications submitted for two medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Iowa
April 2020
April 20, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
4/20 is a whole month this year. Last time this happened was the dawn of the drug war
April 19, 2020
Muscatine Journal - Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine Community College to offer hemp program next fall
April 10, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
‘A devastating blow’: Iowa’s 2 shuttered medical marijuana dispensaries could take year to replace
April 10, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Getting replacement medical marijuana dispensaries will take some time
April 9, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A pandemic is a dangerous time to take away people’s drugs
April 8, 2020
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
Acreage Holdings freezes wholesale medical marijuana operations in Iowa
April 8, 2020
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
Two Iowa Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Remain Closed
April 7, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Acreage Holdings freezes wholesale medical marijuana operations in Iowa
April 2, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Republicans set up cannabis industry to fail - could the coming recession finish the job?
April 2, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
2 of Iowa’s 5 medical marijuana dispensaries have closed, and it’s not yet clear why
March 2020
March 31, 2020
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
OWNERS: Have a Heart Compassionate Care dispensaries were not economically feasible to operate
March 31, 2020
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Two of Iowa’s medical marijuana dispensaries have permanently closed
March 30, 2020
Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs Have a Heart medical cannabis dispensary closes
March 30, 2020
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Iowa: Have a Heart permanently shutters Davenport, Council Bluffs medical dispensaries
March 30, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical cannabis businesses in Council Bluffs, Davenport close
March 20, 2020
North Iowa Today - Mason City, Iowa
DEA proposes process to expand marijuana research in the United States
March 15, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Poll: Most Iowans support expanding medicinal cannabis and legalizing recreational marijuana
March 13, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Sunde: Suffering Iowans deserve better medical cannabis program
March 12, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Forbes: Iowa lawmakers water down state’s medical cannabis law
March 12, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In cruel twist, Iowa GOP bill would snatch medicine from patients’ hands
March 11, 2020
KCRG TV 9 - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical marijuana expansion bill advances to Iowa Senate
March 11, 2020
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa House Passes Medical Cannabis Bill that Gov. Reynolds Supports
March 11, 2020
Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa
The Cloakroom: The Future of Medical Marijuana in Iowa
March 11, 2020
Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa
Patients face roadblocks in medical marijuana program
March 11, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa woman shares her experience with state’s medical CBD program
March 10, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa House passes medical marijuana bill that has governor’s backing
March 10, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa House passes bill changing THC limit in state’s medical marijuana program
March 10, 2020
Muscatine Journal - Muscatine, Iowa
HOTLE: Fear and loathing at the legislative forum
February 2020
February 27, 2020
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
Proposed Medical Cannabis Changes Worry Some Iowa Patients
February 27, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Do Iowa lawmakers care about vaping facts?
February 21, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds stands pat on Iowa’s medical cannabidiol THC cap
February 21, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Reynolds says she’s comfortable with board recs on medical marijuana
February 19, 2020
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
State lawmakers approve varied medical cannabis expansions
February 19, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical marijuana bills remain eligible for Iowa legislative action
February 18, 2020
Iowa Capitol Dispatch - Des Moines, Iowa
Senator: ‘I’m going for the gusto’ on medical cannabidiol update
February 18, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Lawmakers propose additional conditions qualify for CBD
February 18, 2020
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa lawmakers consider bills that could raise THC cap in medical marijuana
February 17, 2020
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, Iowa
Stagnant or just starting? Current patient numbers for medical marijuana in Iowa
February 17, 2020
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
State lawmakers considering bills to raise cap on THC in medical marijuana products
February 17, 2020
Iowa State Daily - Ames, Iowa
Iowa House bill would change state’s medical marijuana laws
February 15, 2020
KIWA Radio - Sheldon, Iowa
House Bill Makes Changes In Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Program
February 14, 2020
KCAU TV 9 - Sioux City, Iowa
Iowa lawmakers trying to expand medical marijuana program
February 14, 2020
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
MedPharm Iowa Pushes for Increase in THC Limits for Medical Cannabis Program
February 14, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa board denies panic disorders, ADD to illnesses that qualify for medical cannabis
February 12, 2020
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
House Panel Advances Medical Cannabis Bill; THC Limit Remains Controversial
February 12, 2020
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Proposed bill would create THC limits in Iowa
February 11, 2020
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
After governor veto, Iowa House panel advances medical cannabis bill with stricter limits
February 10, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa farmers will be able to grow, harvest hemp, ag secretary says. But will they get paid for it?
January 2020
January 30, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa’s Reynolds is part of ‘more partisan than ever’ marijuana policy outlook
January 30, 2020
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa challenges part of federal hemp rule, saying it could leave farmers facing criminal charges
January 29, 2020
WHBF TV 4 - Rock Island, Illinois
Governor Reynolds on future of medical marijuana in Iowa
January 23, 2020
KWWL TV 7 - Waterloo, Iowa
Recreational marijuana in Illinois could impact your workplace drug-testing
January 13, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Neighboring states' marijuana laws show just how bad Iowa is
January 11, 2020
The Hawkeye - Burlington, Iowa
Vaping, medical marijuana focus of Iowa’s 2020 legislative session
January 10, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical marijuana policy debate likely in 2020 Iowa legislature
January 8, 2020
The Journal - Sioux City, Iowa
Iowa lawmakers again look to expand medical marijuana program
January 7, 2020
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Lawmakers, governor discuss whether to expand Iowa’s medical marijuana program
January 7, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical marijuana to be a hot topic when Legislature convenes
January 3, 2020
Iowa PBS - Johnston, Iowa
Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin in Illinois
January 3, 2020
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
With recreational marijuana legal, Iowans wasting no time traveling to Illinois
January 3, 2020
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
The faces of legalization: These 4 people helped bring recreational cannabis to the Quad-Cities
January 2, 2020
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, Iowa
Hundreds waited to buy first legal cannabis dispensary on Illinois side of Quad Cities
January 2, 2020
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Illinois marijuana store expecting big interest from Iowa
January 2, 2020
KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa
Illinois distributor expecting lots of Iowa marijuana business
January 1, 2020
KSOM Radio - Atlantic, Iowa
Recreational cannabis goes on sale in Illinois as governor pardons 11,000 weed offenders
January 1, 2020
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowans cross border for legal marijuana, citing frustration with lawmakers
January 1, 2020
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Lines form early for legal pot sales in Illinois