Zach Goodrich, executive director of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, says stronger tools are needed to properly enforce state campaign finance laws.
Erin Murphy State Government Oct. 8, 2023 10:07 am711d ago
Zach Goodrich, executive director of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, says stronger tools are needed to properly enforce state campaign finance laws.
Tom Barton Campaigns & Elections Oct. 7, 2023 7:41 pm712d ago
Donald Trump campaigned Saturday before a crowd of more than 2,000 in downtown Cedar Rapids, touting his trade and farm policies, protecting American jobs and undoing Democratic President Joe Biden’s immigration policies and electric vehicle incentives.
Photos and Videos Oct. 7, 2023 6:44 pm712d ago
Thousands of people gathered at the DoubleTree in downtown Cedar Rapids to hear former President Donald Trump speak about his campaign for office in 2024.
Local Government Oct. 6, 2023 5:20 pm713d ago
A massive new mixed-use development called Rookwood Estates will add about 1,000 housing units to Marion over several phases in the coming years. It’s being planned by by Chad Pelley of Twenty40 Building Concepts.
Local Government Oct. 6, 2023 1:41 pm713d ago
Marion City Council advanced a one-year pause on new development along Tower Terrace Road, Highway 13 and Uptown Marion, allowing time for the city’s comprehensive plan update.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 6, 2023 3:59 pm713d ago
Iowa Democrats will wait until Super Tuesday in early March to release the results of its planned mail-in caucus presidential preference contest.
Podcasts Oct. 6, 2023 6:00 am714d ago
On the podcast this week, we discuss a leadership change in the U.S. House of Representatives, and take stock in the state of the Republican Iowa caucus campaign.
Emily Andersen Local Government Oct. 19, 2023 1:26 pm700d ago
A proposed ordinance intended to control the population of free-roaming cats in Cedar Rapids is causing concern among animal welfare activists over provisions that include setting a threshold for ceasing to feed to animals.
Iowa Ideas Oct. 6, 2023 5:30 am714d ago
Roughly 1 in 7 Iowa families with at least one worker in the home cannot meet basic family budget needs, according to a state advocacy group’s annual report.
Government & Politics Oct. 5, 2023 6:24 pm714d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. House Reps. Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks publicly declared their support for Steve Scalise as the next House Speaker.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 5, 2023 4:26 pm714d ago
DeSantis’ campaign announces a $15 million fundraising haul
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State Government Oct. 5, 2023 6:42 am715d ago
Also, Iowa Utilities Board cancels monthly public meetings
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