Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Monday was the opening day to submit nomination papers for the June primary. The filing deadline to qualify for the primary ballot for state and federal offices in Iowa is March 15.

Recap of news from across the state

Iowa House Republicans have introduced two bills designed to spur economic development in rural Iowa.

Also, a proposal dealing with state audits of government agencies passed out of the Iowa Senate.

Also, Christina Bohannan, the Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, is endorsed by abortion-rights group

Also, lawmakers advance traffic camera ban, hands-free driving bill

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Feb. 5

Landowners and environmentalists staged a die-in Thursday at the Iowa Capitol as part of rally urging lawmakers to pass legislation to address growing concerns about safety and the use of eminent domain for proposed carbon capture pipelines.

Also, bill advances to limit ‘obscene performances’

Lawmakers advanced a bill aimed to improve Iowa's ignition interlock law by requiring those convicted of drunken driving to complete the designated time period without violations before the device can be removed and their license reinstated

Also in the Capitol Notebook: Democrats ask for investigation into purchase of Iowa fertilizer plant.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 29

Also, bill would require teaching about patriotic holidays

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources would be prohibited from purchasing any land through a competitive bid process under legislation proposed by Republicans in the Iowa Senate.

Also, lawmakers advance a bill allowing families to monitor nursing home residents.