Republicans point to recent election successes as proof that they are following the will of Iowa voters. But Democrats say this new law, which bans abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, and the next election will be different.
Erin Murphy, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau Campaigns & Elections Jul. 17, 2023 5:00 am958d ago
Republicans point to recent election successes as proof that they are following the will of Iowa voters. But Democrats say this new law, which bans abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, and the next election will be different.
Erin Jordan State Government Jul. 18, 2023 11:13 am957d ago
Iowa is holding more than $4 million in child support payments — many of those more than five years old — because the parent or caregiver receiving the payments has died and there’s no court order for how to disburse the money.
Campaigns & Elections Jul. 14, 2023 7:01 pm961d ago
Front-runner and former President Donald Trump was not there, but six other candidates spoke at The Family Leader’s event
Campaigns & Elections Jul. 17, 2023 11:26 am958d ago
Six Republican presidential candidates spoke at Friday event hosted by the Christian conservative group
State Government Jul. 14, 2023 8:27 pm961d ago
While Reynolds signed the bill at the Christian conservative The Family Leader’s annual conference, a Polk County District Court Judge listened to a request to halt enforcement of the new abortion restrictions until its constitutionality can be considered by the courts.
Photos and Videos Jul. 14, 2023 5:51 pm961d ago
See photos from the 12th annual summit hosted by the Family Leader Foundation in Des Moines attended by six Republican Presidential hopefuls.
Jami Martin-Trainor News Jul. 14, 2023 8:06 am961d ago
Melissa Peterson, the legislative and policy director of the Iowa State Education Association — which is the largest teachers union in Iowa — speaks on the impact these government decisions could have on the field of education in Iowa.
Erin Murphy State Government Jul. 14, 2023 8:02 am961d ago
A hearing will be held in district court today, mere moments before Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is scheduled to sign the abortion restrictions into law
Local Government Jul. 14, 2023 8:00 am961d ago
Responding to challenges brought against the registrations of hundreds of Linn County voters’, the county auditor’s office removed 506 voters from the voter rolls who were determined to no longer reside in Linn County.
Local Government Jul. 14, 2023 7:58 am961d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids will soon launch its process of refreshing the master plan guiding development of the approximately 130-acre greenway along the west side of the Cedar River. The City Council has signed off on a $262,800 contract with a consultant to help.
By Jared Strong - Iowa Capital Dispatch
Local Government Jul. 13, 2023 1:34 pm962d ago
An ordinance adopted by Western Iowa’s Shelby County that would severely restrict the placement of a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline conflicts with state and federal regulations, judge rules.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Jul. 13, 2023 9:35 am962d ago
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