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FRAUD ALERT: Workers’ Compensation Claimants Targeted with Fake Hearing Notices and Fee Demands

DIAL warns about an active scheme targeting individuals receiving or seeking workers’ comp benefits. Scammers have impersonated State regulatory authorities.

Gov. Reynolds Honors Westview Care Center with 2026 Governor’s Award for Quality Care

DIAL Interim Director Aaron Baack presented Westview Care Center in Britt with the Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities.

Gov. Reynolds Proclaims Safe + Sound Week in Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has officially proclaimed the week of Aug. 10-14, 2026, as Safe + Sound Week in Iowa.

Citizenship and Immigration Status Verification for Professional Licenses

Verification of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence is required for Iowa professional licensure and is completed through the federal SAVE system.

Scam Alert - Scammers Are Posing as Iowa Licensing Board Investigators

Spoofed Iowa licensing board calls threaten licensees with fake investigations. Protect your data—verify calls by contacting DIAL directly.

State Warns Food Vendors About Extortion Scams

DIAL is issuing an urgent statewide warning to food license holders following a recent wave of targeted extortion scams. Vendors in Dubuque Area Targeted.

Iowa Architectural Examining Board Modernizes Licensure, Expands Professional Pathways

Under new rules Iowa now permits individuals who don't hold an NAAB accredited degree to pursue initial licensure, expanding professional pathways.

State Recognizes "Stand Up for Grain Safety" Week

Iowa proclaims Stand Up for Grain Safety Week to raise awareness of grain‑bin hazards and promote training, prevention, and worker safety statewide.

Nominations Sought for 2026 Governor's Award for Quality Care

The award recognizes Iowa health care facilities offering unique or innovative activities to enhance the quality of care or life for their residents.

My Encounter With a Sophisticated Impersonation Scam: A Physician's Personal Account and Lessons Learned

A physician was targeted by a sophisticated impersonation scam, receiving threats, fake documents, and urgent demands before confirming it was all fraud.