Jody Puffett will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, alongside Republican incumbent Ashley Hinson and Democrat Sarah Corkery
Tom Barton Campaigns & Elections Oct. 21, 2024 7:48 am494d ago
Jody Puffett will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, alongside Republican incumbent Ashley Hinson and Democrat Sarah Corkery
Trish Mehaffey Local Elections Oct. 21, 2024 8:31 am494d ago
Both candidates running for Linn County Auditor will make transparency and financial responsibility top priorities for the office, along with promoting trust with the public and strengthening the voting systems.
State Government Oct. 18, 2024 5:48 pm496d ago
Programming errors popped up after changes to state law, resulting in funding being distributed to incorrect state and local funds, Iowa Judicial Branch officials say.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 31, 2024 12:39 pm483d ago
A political newcomer and a Hiawatha City Council member are running against each other to fill the open Iowa House seat for District 80, which covers Hiawatha, Robins and northeast Cedar Rapids.
On Iowa Politics Oct. 18, 2024 4:00 am497d ago
Plus, Ashley Hinson and Sarah Corkery debate
Local Government Oct. 18, 2024 8:09 am497d ago
A pilot program funded by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust will launch next month with the goal to house 30 “housing-challenged” tenants with private landlords in an effort to reduce homelessness and housing insecurity.
The Gazette State Elections Oct. 30, 2024 1:31 pm484d ago
Iowa voters will have two constitutional amendments on their ballots this fall. A simple majority – 50 percent plus one vote – is needed to adopt the proposed amendments.
Erin Murphy State Government Oct. 18, 2024 8:07 am497d ago
The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference’s latest projections reflect a dip in state revenue primarily driven by reductions in state income tax rates
K-12 Education Oct. 17, 2024 7:57 am498d ago
Center Point-Urbana, Williamsburg, Highland and Decorah propose facility plans to their communities needing financial support
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 17, 2024 8:02 am498d ago
Also, Iowa Democrats and Republicans mark the first day of early voting
Local Elections Nov. 4, 2024 3:45 pm479d ago
Several school districts around Eastern Iowa have school bond votes on their ballots for November 5. School bonds require a 60% majority yes vote to pass.
Local Elections Oct. 17, 2024 3:48 pm497d ago
Nov. 5 ballot measure will fund facility improvements
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