News Stories from 2016

December 2016

December 7, 2016
Progressive Voices of Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
An Interview With Michelle Servadio, Candidate for Vice Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party
December 7, 2016
The Tack - Storm Lake, Iowa
Legalizing a Drug that Could Help Millions
December 4, 2016
WHBF TV - Davenport, Iowa
Republican takes more liberal position on marijuana
December 1, 2016
KDTH Radio - Dubuque, Iowa
Iowa Legislature Expected to Consider Relaxing Medical Cannabis Laws

November 2016

November 30, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Is Iowa’s medical marijuana law in jeopardy in Trump Administration?
November 28, 2016
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Could this be the year the Iowa legislature provides better access to cannabis oil?
November 28, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Legislator’s ‘change of heart’ may expand medical marijuana use
November 28, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa medical cannabis oil supporters hope for law expansion
November 27, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical cannabis could see movement in Iowa
November 16, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Mackenzie loses appeal of marijuana charges
November 11, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Marijuana convictions upheld for wife, son of deceased Iowa cancer patient
November 9, 2016
The Simpsonian - Indianola, Iowa
Editorial: The fight for legalizing medical cannabis in Iowa is your fight, too
November 1, 2016
The Little Hawk - Iowa City, Iowa
Schedule 1

October 2016

October 27, 2016
Claire Celsi - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Needs Comprehensive Medical Cannabis Legislation
October 26, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Vote for medical cannabis in the election
October 25, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Who is stopping medical cannabis in Iowa?
October 18, 2016
KWWL TV 7 - Waterloo, Iowa
Senator Grassley discusses blocked medical marijuana bill
October 18, 2016
KGLO Radio - Mason City, Iowa
Candidates for Iowa House District 7 disagree about medical marijuana
October 18, 2016
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Advocates still pushing for expanded medical cannabis law
October 18, 2016
KSCJ Radio - Sioux City, Iowa
Iowa Cannabis Oil Law Expires July 1st
October 17, 2016
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
Capitol Digest: Medical cannabis
October 14, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Legislature needs to address medical marijuana
October 12, 2016
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
How The 'Cannabis Catch-22' Keeps Marijuana Classified As A Harmful Drug
October 11, 2016
WHO Radio - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Patients, Families Call For Expanding Legal Medical Marijuana Use
October 11, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Advocates ask Iowans to press politicians on medical marijuana law
October 11, 2016
Globe Gazette - Mason City, Iowa
Iowans push for expanded medical cannabis options
October 9, 2016
North Iowa Today - Mason City, Iowa
Steckman says lawmakers will push to expand medical cannabis
October 7, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Basu: Would cannabis help my skin condition? Not in Iowa
October 3, 2016
KMA Radio - Shenandoah, Iowa
Meet the Candidates: Craig Florian

September 2016

August 2016

August 26, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical marijuana is still a confusing topic
August 21, 2016
KCIM Radio - Carroll, Iowa
Grassley Introduces Bills As Proponent Of Cannabis Oil For Medicinal Use
August 20, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Thistle: Is the DEA under the influence over marijuana law?
August 11, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
DEA Decision on Marijuana Spells Bad News for Those Who Use Cannabis Oil for Medicine
August 5, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Editorial: Illinois moves forward on pot policy
August 4, 2016
Pilot Tribune - Storm Lake, Iowa
Up in Smoke: Marijuana in NW Iowa

July 2016

July 19, 2016
Northern Iowan - Cedar Falls, Iowa
Grassley introduces bill to expand research into cannabidiol and marijuana medical benefits
July 18, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Solving America's drug problem
July 15, 2016
WalletHub - Washington, DC
Carl Olsen: Should Marijuana Be Legalized or Not?
July 14, 2016
Jefferson Herald - Jefferson, Iowa
Local farmer taking on Grassley over medical marijuana
July 12, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
David Young in Support of Bill to Provide Better Access to Medical Marijuana

June 2016

June 30, 2016
Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa
Forristall: Study results could influence Iowa law
June 17, 2016
WQAD TV 8 - Davenport, Iowa
Iowans petition for medical marijuana act to come up for a vote
June 16, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowans Pushing Grassley to Support CARERS Act for Medical Cannabis Reform
June 7, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa needs reps who back medical cannabis

May 2016

May 30, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Head of police chiefs group wants changes to pot possession penalty
May 30, 2016
KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa
Soon to be head of police chiefs group discusses marijuana
May 19, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Grassley Wants Banking Provisions Taken Out of Medical Cannabis Bill
May 19, 2016
WQAD TV 8 - Davenport, Iowa
Grassley shares concerns about reclassifying marijuana as Schedule II drug
May 18, 2016
Globe Gazette - Mason City, Iowa
Globe Gazette editorial: Grassley seeks study on cannabidiol
May 16, 2016
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Republicans tell Sick Iowans: "Go Somewhere Else."
May 16, 2016
Globe Gazette - Mason City, Iowa
Grassley seeks update on agencies' scientific, medical evaluation of cannabidoil
May 14, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical cannabis is my last hope
May 13, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Democrat challenger asks Senator Grassley for action on medical marijuana
May 11, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Appeals court leaves Iowa marijuana rules intact
May 11, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Appeals Court rules for Pharmacy Board on medical marijuana issue
May 11, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa court just ruled on attempt to reclassify marijuana
May 6, 2016
Daily News - Newton, Iowa
Breckenridge understands medical cannabis
May 3, 2016
KIMT TV 3 - Mason City, Iowa
Legislative deadlock over cannabis law
May 3, 2016
Lazer 103.3 Radio - Des Moines, Iowa
Cannabis Oil Helps Abram
May 3, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Forbes: Session ends with missed opportunities for Iowans
May 3, 2016
KNIA Radio - Knoxville, Iowa
Medical Marijuana Expansion Among Bills to Wait Until 2017
May 2, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Abram’s Story: ‘Cannabis Oil Changed My Son’s Life’
May 2, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Meet One Iowa Family Fighting for Cannabis Oil Law Reform
May 2, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Branstad opens door to cannabis oil production in Iowa
May 2, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Medical cannabis saga is legislative malpractice

April 2016

April 28, 2016
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
Medical Marijuana Advocates Not Giving Up Hope, As Lawmakers Look to 2017
April 28, 2016
Bleeding Heartland - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa House Republicans try to evade accountability on medical cannabis
April 28, 2016
Lazer 103.3 Radio - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Representative Bob Kressig on cannabis oil
April 27, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa-Minnesota pact on medical marijuana 'something to consider'
April 27, 2016
Lazer 103.3 Radio - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Representative Zach Nunn talks Cannabis Oil
April 27, 2016
The Highland Review - Kalona, Iowa
Local family leads fight to expand use of medical marijuana in Iowa
April 26, 2016
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical Marijuana Advocates Gather At Statehouse
April 26, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Push for medical marijuana bill fizzling at Capitol
April 26, 2016
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Medical marijuana bill fails in the Iowa House
April 26, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Another pitch for Iowa-based production of prescription cannabis
April 26, 2016
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
Tearful Reaction to Marijuana Vote
April 26, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Hopes dim for medical marijuana in Iowa
April 26, 2016
Iowa Labor News - Des Moines, Iowa
republican medical cannabis plan fails
April 26, 2016
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
Time to fix the cannabis law
April 26, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Iowa House Republicans’ medical cannabis proposal shot down
April 25, 2016
KILR Radio - Estherville, Iowa
Iowa Lawmakers Considering Bill to Expand Medical Use of Cannabis Oil
April 25, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Catholic bishop lends support to medical marijuana
April 25, 2016
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
Minnesota partnership a potential solution for Iowa medical cannabis law
April 25, 2016
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical Marijuana Still Alive At Statehouse
April 25, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa officials ask Minnesotans about sharing their medical marijuana
April 23, 2016
NBC News - Washington, DC
'No-Buzz' Medical Pot Laws Prove Problematic for Patients, Lawmakers
April 22, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa looks to Minnesota for medical marijuana
April 22, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines,Iowa
Iowa looks to Minnesota for medical marijuana
April 22, 2016
WCCO TV 4 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnesota, Iowa Consider Medical Marijuana Agreement
April 20, 2016
KIMT TV 3 - Mason City, Iowa
Perceptions of marijuana
April 19, 2016
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Falls, Iowa
Iowa Epilepsy Foundation asks Congress for more cannabis oil research
April 19, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa lawmakers: pass medical cannabis bill
April 18, 2016
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Falls, Iowa
Funeral set for Dubuque toddler
April 18, 2016
KCIM Radio - Carroll, Iowa
Cannibidoil Bill Of Interest To Local Constituents
April 17, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Legislative Session Full of Tears, Pleas to Lawmakers is Winding Down
April 17, 2016
The Journal - Sioux City, Iowa
Medical marijuana offers safer alternative to use of opiates
April 17, 2016
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
Evidence shows marijuana not harmless
April 16, 2016
Blog for Iowa - Bettendorf, Iowa
It’s April 16th. Has A Medical Marijuana Bill Passed Yet?
April 15, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical cannabis could relieve her pain
April 15, 2016
Globe Gazette - Mason City, Iowa
Wait to expand medical cannabis in Iowa
April 14, 2016
IowaWatch - Iowa City, Iowa
Medical Cannabis Expansion Bid Needs Rally To Pass In Iowa This Year
April 13, 2016
KWWL TV 7 - Waterloo, Iowa
Local teen with epilepsy heading to our nation's capitol
April 10, 2016
KIOW Radio - Forest City, Iowa
SUNDAY TALK: Gassman Responds to the Medical Cannabis Issue
April 8, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa Legislature should not delay expansion of medical cannabis
April 8, 2016
Chronicle Times - Cherokee, Iowa
Reefer Madness in the U.S. Senate
April 7, 2016
KWWL TV 7 - Waterloo, Iowa
Toddler suffering from seizures hoping to find relief in medical marijuana
April 7, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
House GOP discusses expanding Iowa’s medical marijuana law
April 7, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Iowa House Republicans discuss medical cannabis expansion
April 7, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
House Republicans discuss expanding Iowa medical cannabis law
April 6, 2016
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa Lawmaker Stalling Medical Cannabis Bill
April 6, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
City, county officials support expanded medical cannabis program in Iowa
April 6, 2016
Daily News - Newton, Iowa
Letter on cannabis misleading
April 6, 2016
Freeman Journal - Webster City, Iowa
Group seeks support for medical cannabis bill
April 5, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
What’s the impact of Branstad’s ‘willingness’ to consider medical marijuana expansion?
April 5, 2016
KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa
Advocates unsure of progress for medical marijuana legislation
April 4, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Branstad open to medical cannabis change
April 4, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Branstad open to wider medical cannabis access
April 4, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Governor willing to consider expanding Iowa’s medical marijuana law
April 3, 2016
Muscatine Journal - Muscatine, Iowa
State legislators answer questions at MCC forum
April 3, 2016
Globe Gazette - Mason City, Iowa
North Iowa legislators answer education, medical cannabis questions

March 2016

March 31, 2016
The Journal - Sioux City, Iowa
OUR OPINION: Legislature should address medical marijuana flaw
March 30, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Facts about medical cannabis
March 28, 2016
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa State Rep. Peter Cownie talks about his bill to expand the uses for Cannabis Oil
March 27, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Polio-Stricken Woman Writes Letters to Lawmakers about Cannabis
March 27, 2016
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cannabis Real Story
March 27, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Doctors see benefit of medical marijuana
March 24, 2016
North Iowa Today - Mason City, Iowa
Democrats still pushing for "controlled access" to medical cannabis
March 24, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa needs medical cannabis law that works
March 23, 2016
Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa not going to pot oil
March 23, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Video shows heated confrontation between lawmaker, mother
March 23, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Science backs medical cannabis; just look to Israel
March 23, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Advocates urge action on medical cannabis bill
March 22, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Compassionate Cannabis Rally Held at Capitol
March 22, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowans 4 Medical Cannabis rally has message for lawmakers
March 22, 2016
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowans rally for Medical Cannabis at the Statehouse
March 22, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Medical cannabis advocates continue to press Iowa legislators
March 22, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Rally calls for bipartisan support of medical cannabis
March 22, 2016
Voice of Muscatine - Muscatine, Iowa
Medical Cannabis progress
March 17, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Let Iowans use medical marijuana
March 14, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowans should trust science in marijuana debate
March 11, 2016
WHO Radio - Des Moines, Iowa
Emotional Appeals For Medical Marijuana
March 7, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowans are already buying cannabis extract
March 3, 2016
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
Medical Cannabis Bill Gutted Before Passing House Commitee
March 3, 2016
Daily News - Newton, Iowa
Medical cannabis bill alive in House
March 2, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Most Iowans Favor Medicinal Marijuana, Poll Says
March 1, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Poll: Medical marijuana draws 78 percent support
March 1, 2016
Creston News - Creston, Iowa
Medical cannabis for veterans

February 2016

February 29, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Breaking the law to ease the pain
February 29, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Local rep promotes medical marijuana bill
February 29, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Bigtime business leaders back medical marijuana bill
February 29, 2016
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids Man Pushes for Cannabis Bill
February 28, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Cannabis has given my son a gift
February 27, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Editorial: Cannabis issue demands comprehensive approach
February 25, 2016
Iowa State Daily - Ames, Iowa
Medical marijuana expansion bill in works
February 19, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Why won't legislators end suffering, approve medical cannabis?
February 18, 2016
KMA Radio - Shenandoah, Iowa
Dolecheck explains medical marijuana bill
February 17, 2016
WOI TV 5 - Des Moines, Iowa
Medical marijuana bill close to clearing funnel week at the Statehouse
February 17, 2016
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
Lawmakers debate medical cannabis
February 17, 2016
KGAN TV 2 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
UPDATE: Iowa medical marijuana bill moves to House floor
February 17, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Lawmakers Make Major Changes To Cannabis Oil Bill, Hear Iowans’ Emotional Testimony
February 17, 2016
The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa House committee approves broader cannabidiol use 17-6
February 17, 2016
KCRG TV 9 - Des Moines, Iowa
Reduced Cannabis Oil Bill Avoids Funnel
February 17, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Panel votes to allow limited use of medical marijuana in Iowa
February 17, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Scaled-back cannabis oil bill moves forward in Iowa House
February 17, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
New medical cannabis bill significantly different from original
February 17, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Cownie: Time to take politics out of medical cannabis law
February 15, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Opponents of pot legalization head to statehouse
February 14, 2016
KCRG TV 9 - Des Moines, Iowa
Deadline Funnel Looms for New Iowa Cannabis Oil Bill
February 14, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
THE INSIDERS: Feb. 14th Edition – Part 1: Steve & Sally Gaer
February 12, 2016
KGLO Radio - Mason City, Iowa
House Speaker Upmeyer says she’ll oppose efforts to legalize medical marijuana this year
February 12, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Forbes: Medical cannabidiol gets support from across the aisle
February 12, 2016
Radio Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
Upmeyer says too many ‘unanswered questions’ about marijuana as medication
February 11, 2016
KBUR Radio - Burlington, Iowa
Republican Lawmaker Files Bill to Expand Cannabis Oil Accessibility
February 11, 2016
North Iowa Today - Mason City, Iowa
Senator Grassley implies marijuana is unsafe
February 10, 2016
WHO TV 13 - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa House Republican Introduces Medical Cannabis Oil Bill
February 9, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Iowa House Republican introduces medical cannabis bill
February 9, 2016
Iowa Public Radio - Johnston, Iowa
GOP Bill: Grow Medical Marijuana Here
February 9, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
New supporters join fight to expand medical marijuana in Iowa
February 9, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
GOP lawmaker brings up medical marijuana bill
February 8, 2016
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, Iowa
Republican to sponsor medical marijuana bill
February 7, 2016
The Courier - Waterloo, Iowa
It’s time for Legislature to act on medical cannabis

January 2016

January 27, 2016
Quad City Times - Davenport, Iowa
Editorial: Iowa's drug fantasyland
January 18, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowans need access to cannabis now
January 6, 2016
Des Moines Register - Des Moines, Iowa
Voter presses Carson on medical marijuana