Program News and Updates

This page contains program updates and press releases. To subscribe  to these annoucements, please visit the OMC's landing page and enter your email address to subscribe. For information about the public meetings of Medical Cannabidiol Board and the Board's annual reports to the legislature, please visit the "Medical Cannabidiol Board" tab. For monthly updates on  program data, please visit the "Program Data and Statistics" tab.

2022

• July 6, 2022 - "The OMC Launches Digital Registration Card for Improved Security and Operational Efficiency"

2021

• September 15, 2021 - "October 1, 2021: Planned Opening of Council Bluffs and Iowa City Dispensaries"
• March 22, 2021 - "IDPH Provides Accredited Medical Cannabis CMEs for Iowa's Healthcare Practitioners
• February 18, 2021 - "CANNRA Issues Letter to Congress Highlighting Regulatory Issues Which Impact State and Federal Priorities"
• February 15, 2021 - "IDPH Announces Notice to License Dispensaries in Iowa City and Council Bluffs"
  • Notice of license award status for Medical Cannabidiol Dispensary (West) RFP 58821024 
  • Notice of license award status for Medical Cannabidiol Dispensary (East) RFP 58821025

2020

• December 22, 2020 - "IDPH Announces Notice to License a Second Medical Cannabidiol Manufacturer"
• November 12, 2020 - "State Regulators Start “Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA)”"
• June 29, 2020 - "Governor Reynolds Signs HF2589 Into Law, Expanding Iowa's Medical Cannabidiol Program"
• March 30, 2020 - "Permanent Closure of Council Bluffs and Davenport Dispensaries"
• March 24, 2020 - "The OMC Provides COVID-19 Updates, Guidance, Curbside Sales"

2019

• February 20, 2019 - "Vaporizable Medical Cannabidiol Products Added to Iowa's Program"

2018

• November 30, 2018 - "Iowa's Medical Cannabidiol Program Goes Live"