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Capitol Notebook: 3 recounts for Iowa legislative seats settled

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau State Government Nov. 28, 2024 5:19 pm342d ago

Also, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed district associate judges in Western Iowa

Linn County unlikely to reinstate compensation board

Jared Strong Government & Politics Nov. 27, 2024 4:21 pm343d ago

County supervisors complained that the board did not take budget targets into account when it repeatedly recommended salary increases for elected county officials and their employees that were too high.

Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection to Congress after recount

Campaigns & Elections Nov. 29, 2024 7:23 am342d ago

A recount confirmed her lead Wednesday, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and retain control of all four of Iowa’s congressional seats.

Iowa’s Ernst to Musk and Ramaswamy: Here’s $1 trillion in spending cuts

Erin Murphy

Federal Government Nov. 27, 2024 8:46 am344d ago

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has embraced the goal of cutting $2 trillion in federal spending set forth by President-elect Trump’s advisory board headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Lt. governor selection will be announced ‘really soon,’ Iowa Gov. Reynolds says

Erin Murphy

State Government Nov. 26, 2024 5:33 pm344d ago

Reynolds, who spoke with reporters Tuesday, commented on her timeline for announcing a new lieutenant governor and she elaborated on her proposal for legislation that would govern students’ use of cellphones in classrooms.

Turkeys Caitlin and Clark win pardons from governor

Erin Murphy

News Nov. 26, 2024 11:32 am344d ago

This year’s lucky birds named after Iowa basketball star

Iowa leaders optimistic about Trump and ag secretary

Jared Strong Agriculture Nov. 27, 2024 12:12 pm343d ago

Many of Iowa's top elected officials believe President Donald Trump and his choice for U.S. agriculture secretary will be a boon for farmers and biofuels production when he takes office next year.

Hunger advocates issue recommendations to fight food insecurity in Iowa

Tom Barton State Government Nov. 26, 2024 7:41 am345d ago

Iowa anti-hunger advocates called on state leaders to participate in a summer federal food benefits program and raise income-eligibility requirements to fight hunger in Iowa.

Capitol Notebook: Iowa City Sen. Weiner selected to lead Iowa Senate Democrats

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

State Government Nov. 26, 2024 7:44 am345d ago

Also, Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has created a Republican caucus to assist in federal spending reductions sought by President-elect Trump

Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference and classified documents cases against Trump

National Politics Nov. 25, 2024 5:02 pm345d ago

Federal prosecutors moved Monday to abandon the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution.

Alliant Energy LightLine bridge moves toward construction with public hearing

By Dick Hogan, - correspondent

Local Government Nov. 25, 2024 8:24 am346d ago

The bridge will connect Czech Village and NewBo as part of the $20 million grassroots ConnectCR initiative. Once complete, the bridge will be part of Cedar Rapids’ segment of the American Discovery Trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. It also is part of the Great American Rail-Trail.