Government & Politics

Rep. Taylor Collins, a Mediapolis Republican, faces Jeff Poulter, of Middletown, in Tuesday's general election. Poulter disagrees with new laws passed by Republicans that restrict abortion and “attack” public education.

The U.S. Department of Justice has contacted an unnamed state official about Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s directive, according to Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird.

Some Iowa voters were improperly removed from registration rolls by county election officials after challenges to their registration status were filed too close to the election, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said Wednesday.

Both Democrats and Republicans are generally supportive of proposed constitutional amendments that would impact voting eligibility and the gubernatorial line of succession

Also, Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment begins Friday

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship lats week announced it had culled over a million birds as a result of Pure Prairie Poultry’s inability to care for the broiler chickens.

Dunn’s resignation is effective Jan. 1. The City Council will work to find replacement.

Democratic incumbent Tracy Ehlert said she is focused on boosting the state’s workforce by investing more in child care and public schools, while Republican challenger Barclay Woerner said he’s focused on further cutting taxes.