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Reynolds orders flag at half-staff to honor deaths in Israel

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau State Government Oct. 9, 2023 6:56 pm758d ago

Reynolds has worked to nurture Iowa’s relationship with Israel dating to before her time as governor.

Iowa City primary will decide November ballot Tuesday

The Gazette Campaigns & Elections Oct. 9, 2023 6:37 pm758d ago

Voters in Iowa City’s Council District A vote today in a primary that will decide which candidates’ names appear on the November ballot.

Government Notes: Iowa City residents invited to join City Park Pool planning process

The Gazette

Local Government Oct. 9, 2023 7:53 am759d ago

Also, Gilbert Street bridge replacement coming to Iowa City next year

DeSantis, Trump blame Biden for Hamas attack on Israel

Tom Barton

Campaigns & Elections Oct. 8, 2023 5:12 pm759d ago

Both in Cedar Rapids campaign stops cite a $6 billion transfer of frozen assets to Iran as part of a prisoner swap deal.

Thousands in Iowa candidates’ unpaid fines a focus of new state oversight board leader

Erin Murphy

State Government Oct. 8, 2023 10:07 am759d 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.

Trump promises to launch ‘revival of economic nationalism’

Tom Barton

Campaigns & Elections Oct. 7, 2023 7:41 pm760d 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: Thousands flock to see Trump in Cedar Rapids

Savannah Blake Photos and Videos Oct. 7, 2023 6:44 pm760d 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.

Marion advances mixed-use project that will add hundreds of new housing units

Marissa Payne Local Government Oct. 6, 2023 5:20 pm761d 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.

Marion advances 1-year pause on new development in growth areas

Marissa Payne

Local Government Oct. 6, 2023 1:41 pm761d 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.

Iowa Democrats release details of mail-in caucus plan

Tom Barton

Campaigns & Elections Oct. 6, 2023 3:59 pm761d ago

Iowa Democrats will wait until Super Tuesday in early March to release the results of its planned mail-in caucus presidential preference contest.

Podcast: McCarthy’s Exit and Iowa’s Republican Caucus Campaigns

Podcasts Oct. 6, 2023 6:00 am762d 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.

C.R. considering rules for controlling feral cat population

Emily Andersen

Local Government Oct. 19, 2023 1:26 pm748d 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.