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Libertarian announces bid for Congress in Southeast Iowa

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau Campaigns & Elections Oct. 8, 2024 1:59 pm344d ago

Lone Tree City Council member Nicholas Gluba plans to run for Congress as a Libertarian in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, he announced.

Chuck Grassley: ‘Justice’ in Hunter Biden conviction

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau Federal Government Jun. 12, 2024 5:49 pm461d ago

But Iowa senator, House members continue defense of Trump

Capitol Notebook: Iowa gets $9.5M from baby powder settlement

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

State Government Jun. 13, 2024 7:55 am461d ago

Also, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints a district judge in Eastern Iowa

Bird flu poses unanswered questions in leap to dairy cows

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Agriculture Jun. 13, 2024 7:58 am461d ago

The USDA sends a team to Iowa to help test for the source of the infections in cows.

C.R.’s school resource officer agreement largely unchanged

Marissa Payne

Local Government Jun. 11, 2024 6:29 pm462d ago

The agreement for school resource officers in Cedar Rapids schools remains largely unchanged after the City Council and school board this week approved keeping an officer stationed at five schools.

Appeals court weighs challenge to Iowa school book ban

Tom Barton

State Government Jun. 12, 2024 7:33 am462d ago

State is asking the federal appeals court to lift an injunction on the 2023 Iowa law.

C.R. Council members could enroll in public insurance benefits under new proposal

Marissa Payne Local Government Jun. 11, 2024 2:36 pm463d ago

Future members of the nine-member Cedar Rapids City Council will likely have the option to opt into health and dental insurance benefits, but will still be paid as part-time officeholders.

Poll finds Americans are split on Biden's student loan work, even those with debt

AP National Politics Jun. 11, 2024 1:33 pm463d ago

As he campaigns for reelection, President Joe Biden frequently touts his work on student debt, pointing to the millions of people who received cancellation under his watch. Yet relatively few Americans say they're fans of his work on the issue, even among those who have student loans.

Federal judge pledges quick ruling on Iowa immigration law

Erin Murphy

State Government Jun. 10, 2024 5:14 pm463d ago

Set to go into effect July 1, the law would allow state and local officials to deport immigrants who previously were deported or entered the country illegally

Linn County supervisors advance changes to utility-scale wind regulations

Marissa Payne

Local Government Jun. 11, 2024 7:58 am463d ago

The three-member Linn County Board of Supervisors on Monday unanimously advanced on first consideration an ordinance adding tighter regulations to utility-scale wind solar projects.

Government Notes: Coralville open house features plans for renovated rec center, pool

Marissa Payne

Local Government Jun. 10, 2024 7:43 am464d ago

Also, Linn County launches healthy home repair program

Iowa Democrats vow to have candidates in almost every state race this fall

By Thomas Geyer - Quad-City Times

Campaigns & Elections Oct. 8, 2024 2:00 pm344d ago

The goal is to have a Democrat facing off against a Republican in almost every election in the state, Democrats said during a fundraising dinner Saturday in Davenport. While the primary has passed, parties can still nominate candidates by convention.