Government & Politics

Iowa voters will not only cast their votes for candidates in the upcoming general election, but also will have the opportunity to decide if two measures are added to the state constitution.It’s one of the few opportunities Iowa voters have to weigh in directly on statewide public policy.

Also, Marion will open its new public works facility Sept. 24

This story looks at the presidential election’s potential impact on immigrant farmworkers and highlights the essential role these workers play in America’s food supply. The policies proposed by candidates could significantly shape their livelihoods and the future of agriculture.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office at the end of October will end a contract with CommUnity Crisis Services, which since 2022 has provided a mental health liaison to the Sheriff’s Office, and two other Johnson County police departments.

Plus, Republican state lawmakers take carbon capture pipelines to court

LeClaire resident seeks ethics probe of Republican rep’s voting address

Also in the Campaign Almanac: Iowa Farm Bureau’s political arm endorses Ashley Hinson.

Also in the Capitol Notebook: The Iowa Department of Transportation appropriated $10 million for various public transit projects across the state,