Government & Politics

Also, USDA announces $18.4 million for nearly 200 REAP projects in Iowa

Cities are required to tell people if they do or might have lead water pipes going to their homes and businesses. About two-thirds of Vinton’s service lines might have lead, whereas North Liberty has none. Cedar Rapids sent 9,.000 notices to homes and businesses.

Democrat Christina Bohannan said she will ask for a recount in the tight race in Southeastern Iowa's 1st Congressional District against Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

Swisher, population 900, is on the search for a new mayor after Julie Persons resigned from the job following her election to Johnson County Auditor. But so far, the city council hasn’t found anyone willing to take the job.

Brenna Bird leads 23-state coalition demanding end to ‘illegitimate’ cases

Webster City Democrat has sought office twice before

Iowa’s longtime Republican U.S. senator said he has “no reason to expect” that he will be called on to appoint more judges to the U.S. Supreme Court after overseeing the appointment of 3 during Trump’s first term

The North Liberty City Council has decided to use its remaining roughly $300,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for community center projects, to establish an economic development program with Greater Iowa City Inc., and a donation to United Action For Youth.