Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird touts her support for law enforcement and former President Trump, while Democrat Nate Willems says the office should focus less on political lawsuits and more on wage theft, consumer protection and ordinary Iowans.
Former teachers, education agency staff and a parent told Rob Sand that Iowa’s new AEA structure has reduced support for classrooms and families, while one district leader said it’s given schools more flexibility.
As the shutdown disrupts food aid and open enrollment begins, Iowa Democrats Zach Wahls and Josh Turek urged Republicans to act on health care and hunger. Hinson’s campaign countered that Democrats are “using vulnerable Iowans as leverage” in the standoff.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, praising her as a “strong advocate” for Iowa and giving her his “Complete and Total Endorsement.” The backing bolsters Miller-Meeks as she faces a potential GOP primary challenge and another tough general election in one of the nation’s most competitive House races.
Feenstra is one of four Republicans seeking their party’s nomination in Iowa’s 2026 open-seat election for governor.
Rep. Randy Feenstra finally makes his gubernatorial campaign official. Plus, we look ahead to next week’s local elections and explore readers’ questions about how elections officials catch fraudulent voting.
Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra of Hull on Monday officially entered the 2026 race for Iowa governor, touting his record on tax cuts and his alliance with President Donald Trump. In his launch video, Feenstra promised to “take Iowa to new heights” and drew sharp contrasts with Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand, whom he labeled a “radical liberal.” His campaign highlights his rural upbringing, family ties to northwest Iowa and experience in local and state government.
As the city and school election on Nov. 4 quickly approaches, Curious Iowa answers readers’ voting-related questions
Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Cedar Rapids school board
At Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, the kitchen is a “maze” said Dana Visek, one of the kitchen managers at the school. More preparation space is needed, and meals are served on single-use plates because the high school does not have a dishwasher. All dishes used for cooking and serving are washed by hand in a three hole sink.
At a campaign tailgate in Iowa City, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and top Republicans blamed Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown and rallied around 2026 races. Democrats argue she’s fundraising while Iowans face rising costs.
Marty Hoeger is running for another term for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 1. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves another term.
Sam Wilson is running for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 1. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves this role.
Incumbent Dale Todd is running unopposed for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 3. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be relected to this role.
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