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Native American casinos go smoke free after pandemic reopening

July 22, 2020 By Matt Kelley

The four Native American-owned casinos in Iowa are temporarily smoke-free. The WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan has had the no-smoking policy in place since reopening in mid-June with restrictions, which include requiring face masks for all employees and customers. Casino marketing director … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Tobacco

Governor approves changes in medical cannabis law, raises tobacco-buying age

June 29, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

Governor Kim Reynolds has taken action on a host of bills, including three that deal with marijuana, alcohol and cigarettes. When bars and restaurants were closed this spring due to the pandemic, Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation allowing the sale of carry-out cocktails in addition to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt, Top Story Tagged With: Kim Reynolds, Legislature, medical marijuana, Tobacco

Iowa legislature raises tobacco buying age to 21

June 12, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

The legislature has voted to move the age for buying tobacco products to 21. This puts Iowa law in line with the recent federal change. "Iowa law enforcement officers, local law enforcement officers cannot enforce federal law," Representative Rob Bacon, a Republican from Slater, said last night. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News Tagged With: Tobacco

Advocate says thousands of flavored e-cigarettes still on market despite new rules

February 27, 2020 By Matt Kelley

A survey finds nearly one quarter of Iowa's high schoolers vape and critics say new federal regulations on e-cigarettes are having virtually no impact toward heading off the epidemic. Matt Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, says the new policies are "entirely inadequate" and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News Tagged With: Tobacco

American Lung Association gives Iowa low grade for tobacco prevention

January 29, 2020 By Matt Kelley

Iowa is getting a failing report card for its efforts to reduce the use of tobacco products, according to the American Lung Association's 18th annual State of Tobacco Control report. Beth Turner, manager of health promotions for the American Lung Association in Iowa, says Iowa got F-grades in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tobacco

Bill would ban vaping under Iowa’s Smoke-free Air Act

January 21, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

Iowa Senators are considering bills to regulate the use and purchase of tobacco products. One bill changes Iowa law to follow the new federal standard that raised the age for buying tobacco products to 21. The other would add electronic cigarettes to Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. It means "vaping" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Legislature, Tobacco

Iowa’s governor unveils anti-vaping ads targeting teens, parents

December 11, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

State officials are launching a digital ad campaign about the dangers of "vaping" with electronic cigarettes, hoping to get the message to both teenagers and their parents. Governor Kim Reynolds today said one out of four high schoolers vapes and the most recent data indicates 29 percent of 11th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News Tagged With: Kim Reynolds, Tobacco

Reynolds decides against executive action on e-cigarette sales

October 28, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

Governor Kim Reynolds says due to legal challenges of executive action in other states, she's ruled out issuing an executive order that would restrict electronic cigarette sales. Reynolds met Friday with key staff to discuss ways to address underage "vaping" and the illness that's been associated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Kim Reynolds, Legislature, Tobacco

Iowa’s governor says e-cigarette use among teens ‘alarming’

October 3, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says there are dangers associated with "vaping" and she's discussing policy options with key advisers. "I think it's alarming what we're continuing to see and the increase in the number of cases and so we continue to work with the Iowa Department of Public Health to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Drugs, Kim Reynolds, Tobacco

More features added to smoke-free rental registry

May 31, 2019 By Matt Kelley

The state's registry of smoke-free rental properties is undating its features to appeal to more users. Emily Vogt, who helps coordinate the Smoke Free Homes Registry for the Iowa Department of Public Health, says the detailed list of more than 1,200 smoke-free properties has been online since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News Tagged With: Tobacco

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