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Trump in Iowa: Latest reports of mishandling classified documents are ‘fake news’

Erin Murphy Campaigns & Elections Jun. 1, 2023 5:49 pm887d ago

In an interview with The Gazette, Trump also said, ‘Sometimes you need drama in order to get the job done’

DeSantis: Iowa and Florida are partners in GOP fight to ‘restore sanity’

Tom Barton Campaigns & Elections Jun. 1, 2023 4:18 pm887d ago

In his first visit to Cedar Rapids as a declared presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly framed Iowa and Florida as partners in a Republican battle to “restore sanity.” Be that prohibiting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools, or banning gender-affirming care for minors and abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Photos: DeSantis visits CR during presidential campaign kickoff in Iowa

Savannah Blake

Photos and Videos May. 31, 2023 9:58 pm887d ago

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces $5M in food bank grants

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

State Government May. 31, 2023 6:23 pm888d ago

The federal funds could only be used construction and improvements at Iowa facilities

Iowa’s Grassley wants more cuts, but may vote for debt deal

Tom Barton

Government & Politics May. 31, 2023 4:53 pm888d ago

Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told reporters he is still on the fence over a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling to avoid a destructive default.

Former VP Mike Pence to launch bid for president from Iowa

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Campaigns & Elections May. 31, 2023 4:22 pm888d ago

Also, Iowa’s Hinson announces 3rd annual ‘BBQ Bash’

Iowa tuition assistance applications start today. How to apply

Tom Barton State Government May. 31, 2023 4:02 pm888d ago

Iowa families can begin signing up today, for a new state-funded private school financial assistance program.

In Iowa, DeSantis vows to ‘send Joe Biden back to his basement’

Erin Murphy Campaigns & Elections May. 30, 2023 10:20 pm888d ago

Florida governor’s itinerary includes rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday

Reynolds to send Iowa National Guard soldiers to Texas for border security

Tom Barton, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

State Government May. 30, 2023 7:18 pm889d ago

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that she plans to send about 100 Iowa National Guard soldiers and 30 law enforcement officers to Texas to assist with border security between the United States and Mexico.

Linn County supervisors begin reviewing proposed changes to solar ordinance

Marissa Payne

Local Government May. 30, 2023 6:37 pm889d ago

As the Linn County Board of Supervisors considers changes to county code governing utility-scale solar projects, the board focused on language surrounding the long-term operations of the installation.

DeSantis, Trump return to Iowa as 2024 race ramps up

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Campaigns & Elections May. 30, 2023 5:06 pm889d ago

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the two front-runners for the Republican presidential nomination, both are visiting Iowa this week.

Iowa DOT using drones to help get traffic moving again

Tom Barton

State Government May. 30, 2023 6:00 am889d ago

The Iowa Department of Transportation is working with Autobase in the Iowa City area testing drone use to help monitor and safely and efficiently redirect traffic around wrecks, temporary road closures and construction.