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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.

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.

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.

DIAL Again Meets Federal Requirements for Long-term Care Surveys in 2025

DIAL has once again met federal requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the federal fiscal year from October 2024-September 2025.

DIAL Releases New Podcast Episode to Correct Misinformation

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing released a new “DIALED IN” podcast Friday in an effort to correct some inaccuracies in recent

Ruthven Community Care Center Honored with 2025 Governor’s Award for Quality Care

Officials from DIAL presented final 2025 Governor's Awards for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities in Briarwood on Aug. 20.