News Stories from 2025

December 2025

December 31, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Important piece of marijuana policy: Federal waiver
December 29, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Wedding?  Tattoo?  Cannabis products?  Winterset’s Iris Aisle has it all
December 28, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
A federal reset on cannabis is coming.  Iowa should not miss it.
December 27, 2025
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, IA
Will marijuana be legalized or rescheduled in 2026?
December 26, 2025
Iowa Public Radio - Ames, IA
Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time
December 21, 2025
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, IA
For once, Brenna Bird is “concerned” about something Donald Trump did
December 19, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Donald Trump reclassified marijuana.  Does that legalize weed in Iowa?
December 18, 2025
Captiol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal
December 17, 2025
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
Updates in Medical Cannabis, Mary Greeley Medical Center
December 15, 2025
Captiol Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Trump ‘very strongly’ considering loosening federal marijuana regulations

November 2025

November 28, 2025
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, IA
What to know about the looming federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks
November 24, 2025
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Quote du jour: Cannabis drinks’ unknown future
November 24, 2025
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, IA
THC drinks are flying high.  A new hemp law could kill the buzz
November 15, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Are THC-infused drinks and edibles still legal?  Iowa producers wait and watch
November 14, 2025
Iowa Starting Line - Des Moines, Iowa
Shutdown deal means Iowa hemp industry could go up in flames
November 14, 2025
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Sen. Grassley says ‘no’ to changes in sweeping new THC rules
November 11, 2025
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, Iowa
Hemp growers, retailers targeted in section of government shutdown legislation

October 2025

October 30, 2025
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa, medical cannabis, and federalism

July 2025

July 23, 2025
MJBizDaily - Denver, Colorado
Bud & Mary’s pioneers cannabis research for a healthier future

June 2025

June 26, 2025
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Iowa lawmaker who supports medicinal mushrooms cheers veto of psilocybin bill
June 22, 2025
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Des Moines cannabis consumers are active citizens, survey shows
June 19, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Rescheduling cannabis would not solve every problem, but it could be a life-changing step forward for thousands of veterans
June 10, 2025
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, IA
As more states move to restrict intoxicating hemp, people in the industry worry for its future
June 6, 2025
Marijuana Moment
Iowa congresswoman says medical marijuana helper her aunt
June 6, 2025
Time 4 Hemp
Carl Olsen takes Time 4 Hemp

May 2025

May 13, 2025
WHO Radio - Des Moines, IA
Rob Sand: Iowa Should Legalize Marijuana

April 2025

April 15, 2025
WHO Radio - Des Moines, IA
Iowans Debate Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

March 2025

March 26, 2025
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Toppling Goliath dives into THC, CBD beverages
March 4, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Bud & Mary’s launches TheMyx, a THC powder promising to turn anything into an ‘edible’

February 2025

February 20, 2025
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, IA
WATCH: See inside the facility that produces up to 90% of Iowa’s medical marijuana supply
February 20, 2025
Axios - Des Moines, IA
Iowa lawmakers consider allowing medical cannabis buds

January 2025

January 28, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Should Iowa add vaporized flower to its medical marijuana products?  A new bill says yes
January 23, 2025
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, IA
More cannabis dispensaries could pop up around the state under a proposed bill
January 23, 2025
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Bill would allow for five new medical CBD dispensaries to open in Iowa
January 23, 2025
Starting Line - Des Moines, IA
Medical CBD expansion bill passes first hurdle
January 23, 2025
The Register - Des Moines, IA
‘That’s not already illegal?’  Iowa bill would add THC drinks to state’s open container law
January 11, 2025
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
State budget and tax cuts could generate an appetite for marijuana revenue, observers say