Parental rights and transgender-affirming policies have become a rallying cry with conservatives and among those vying for the Republican presidential nomination in the early nominating state of Iowa. And the Linn-Mar Community School District once again found itself at the forefront of the national gender identity debate.
The labor council also endorsed the Cedar Rapids Community School District bond referendum.
On the podcast this week, we discuss the second Republican presidential primary debate, Chuck Grassley has a hot take on a potential federal government shutdown, and some state boards are spared the review panel’s axe.
Also, Cedar Rapids Democrat announces re-election bid for Iowa House
On the podcast this week, Donald Trump campaigns in Iowa, abortion policy dominates the presidential primary, and whither the Democrats in Iowa’s Congressional races.
Also, tickets on sale for Iowa Democrats’ ‘Liberty and Justice Celebration’
Three of Iowa's four congressional seats — which Democrats held as recently as 2020 — are still winnable, Iowa Democrats say, but the party doesn’t have candidates for two of them thus far.
On the podcast this week, we discuss tailgating at the big game, caucus-style; the feds weigh in on Iowa’s new youth employment laws, and more news from the aftermath of a collapsed residential building in downtown Davenport.
The 2024 Republican presidential candidate stopped Wednesday in Independence as part of a three-day campaign swing through the state.
At least four candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination, including former President Donald Trump, will join tens of thousands of college football fans Saturday in Ames, where Iowa State hosts Iowa in a sold out showdown at Jack Trice Stadium.
On the podcast this week, we discuss tailgating at the big game, caucus-style; the feds weigh in on Iowa’s new youth employment laws, and more news from the aftermath of a collapsed residential building in downtown Davenport.
Also, new CNN poll shows Nikki Haley as GOP candidate with widest lead over Joe Biden
Also, new super PAC ad declares Haley conservative Biden ‘fears most’
On the podcast this week, we discuss Republican Presidential Candidates and Conversion Therapy Bans
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