Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst issued a more positive assessment on Monday after a second meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
Tom Barton Government & Politics Dec. 10, 2024 7:32 am443d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst issued a more positive assessment on Monday after a second meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
Erin Murphy State Government Dec. 10, 2024 7:36 am443d ago
A task force is charged with making any recommendations for further changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies after a new state law went into effect this year.
State Government Dec. 9, 2024 2:30 pm444d ago
David Smutz was on his way to a birthday party Saturday when he learned he’d won $500,000 in an Iowa Lottery scratch game.
Local Government Dec. 9, 2024 1:55 pm444d ago
Fixmer-Oraiz said they planned to resign by end of month, but decided not to
Local Government Dec. 9, 2024 5:30 am445d ago
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The federal report, issued in November, came days after Donald Trump was re-elected president. During his first term, Trump championed the use of guest visa farmworkers — foreign laborers who work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields — as a legal alternative for farm labor.
Tom Barton, Emily Andersen Government & Politics Dec. 9, 2024 8:02 am444d ago
A mass removal of undocumented workers could lead to a tighter labor market in Iowa, higher wage rates and higher production costs, potentially leading to higher prices for goods and services, according to an Iowa State University economist.
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The town of 1,000 has aging wastewater collection pipes made of clay that have cracked and allowed water to infiltrate it for decades.
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Ernst declined Thursday to commit to supporting Hegseth, who faces allegations of sexual impropriety, financial mismanagement, public drunkenness and other personal misconduct.
Federal Government Dec. 6, 2024 9:49 am447d ago
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the U.S.
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This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, 2024 general election results are certified. Plus, who will Gov. Kim Reynolds choose as the next lieutenant governor?
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Also, an $8.4 million federal grant will help Iowa boost internet availability, digital literacy
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