News Stories from 2026
April 2026
April 23, 2026
Iowa Public Radio - Ames,IA
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here’s what to know
April 20, 2026
Starting Line - Des Moines, IA
Rob Sand unveils cannabis legalization plan, a potential solution to Iowa’s $1.4 billion budget hole
April 20, 2026
The Register - Des Moines, IA
On 4/20, governor candidate Rob Sand calls for legalizing cannabis
April 20, 2026
WHO Radio - Des Moines, IA
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Wants to Legalize Marijuana
April 20, 2026
Little Village - Iowa City, IA
Rob Sand wants to legalize marijuana, regulate it like alcohol
April 9, 2026
Hemp Today - Poland
$1 million federal loan supports Iowa hemp processor as state production remains limited.
April 3, 2026
Little Village - Iowa City, IA
Iowa is home to a colorful variety of THC beverage and candy brands. They could all disappear come November.
April 2, 2026
Little Village - Iowa City, IA
Iowa Republicans killed another legal marijuana bill this year. After nearly a decade of attempts, 2027 could turn over a new leaf.
March 2026
March 31, 2026
The Register - Des Moines, IA
Des Moines hemp retailer says Iowa’s rigid THC laws forced closure
March 18, 2026
Capital Dispatch - Des Moines, IA
Bill to establish state psilocybin program approved by Senate subcommittee
March 2, 2026
KCCI TV 8 - Des Moines, IA
Iowa bill would classify hemp as agricultural commodity, restrict some products
February 2026
February 27, 2026
KCRG TV 9 - Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa bill would classify hemp as agricultural commodity, restrict some products
February 26, 2026
The Regisgter - Des Moines, IA
States near Iowa legally sell marijuana. How much money do they make?
January 2026
January 14, 2026
Iowa Public Radio - Ames, IA
Big questions still unanswered about medical cannabis use
January 5, 2026
Iowa Public Radio - Ames, IA
Hemp farming is booming again A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products puts the crop in jeopardy.