Government & Politics

Early voting in Iowa’s city and school elections began last week, ahead of the election on Nov. 7. Here’s the information you need to participate.

On the podcast this week, U.S. House Republicans’ efforts to elect a new Speaker continue to bear no fruit, Donald Trump once again campaigns in Iowa, and one Eastern Iowa Congressional campaign finally gets a Democratic candidate.

Cedar Rapids center sees growing need for support and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth in the wake of new Iowa laws banning gender-affirming care for minors and restricting LGBTQ education in schools.

Also, Iowa AG Brenna Bird joins a letter petitioning the federal government on immigration policy

Iowa’s U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks was among those reporting threats and intimidation.

After state and local public officials in April reported safety and potential child labor violations at the mixed-use “Banjo Block” project downtown, the city this summer implemented new language in its standardized development agreement.

Johnson County Extension will cut ties with Big Brothers Big Sisters — ending decades of sponsorship — after its insurer says it won’t provide coverage because of one-on-one mentoring that is part of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The speakers noted the recent Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, which one Jewish leader said was reminiscent of 1940s Europe.