Erin Murphy

Franken, a U.S. Navy veteran from Sioux City, decisively defeated former Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer

Tuesday’s primary election features competitive campaigns for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Iowa Secretary of State

From “stand your ground” to permit-less carry, Iowa’s gun regulations have been significantly relaxed over the past decade-plus.

The state party is proposing a simpler, streamlined process that essentially would be a straw poll

Mary Ann Hanusa and Todd Halbur vie in June 7 primary

A comprehensive look at what did and did not make the legislative cut during the recently concluded session.

Justice Brent Appel’s replacement will be the 5th appointee out of 7 Supreme Court justices appointed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds

Even Republicans, with strong majorities in both chambers, could not always agree on policies or the budget.

Proposed changes to K-12 education, including private school tuition assistance and enhanced transparency requirements, did not pass the Iowa Legislature

The state’s judicial nominating process was debated on multiple fronts as legislators pushed toward adjournment for the year

Cedar Rapids leaders were preparing to applying to the state for a new casino in their third such effort since 2014.

The Republican House Speaker said there is not enough votes among House Republicans to pass one of Reynolds’ top legislative priorities

Statehouse Democratic leaders posted better fundraising numbers than Republicans

Liz Mathis, a Democratic congressional candidate from Hiawatha, previously described herself as co-owner of a marketing business, but the company says she was never was.

Lawmakers are expected to return next week and undergo the final legislative push to adjournment