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Lawmaker aims to unseat longest-tenured state treasurer

By Sarah Watson - Quad City Times Campaigns & Elections Oct. 26, 2022 6:00 am1106d ago

Republican Davenport state lawmaker Roby Smith is aiming to unseat Democrat Michael Fitzgerald as the state’s elected banker.

House District 91 rivals run for equity, against government overreach

Vanessa Miller Campaigns & Elections Nov. 3, 2022 1:50 pm1098d ago

Lawmakers redrew election districts and created a new and open House District 91 seat — covering parts of Johnson County, including Clear Creek up to Swisher, and all of Iowa County, including Williamsburg, Marengo and North English.

Photos: Republican rally at World Class Industries

Savannah Blake

Photos and Videos Oct. 25, 2022 7:03 pm1107d ago

Elected Republican women including Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson traveled to World Class Industries in Cedar Rapids, …

C.R. Council advances rezoning for new Linn County overflow shelter

Marissa Payne

Local Government Oct. 25, 2022 6:12 pm1107d ago

The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday advanced a rezoning request to make way for Linn County’s overflow shelter to serve the homeless population this winter.

New state veterans affairs leader named

Gazette Des Moines Bureau

State Government Oct. 25, 2022 5:12 pm1107d ago

Todd Jacobus, a retired Army colonel, has been appointed to lead the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Attorney General Miller holds lead over challenger Bird

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Campaigns & Elections Oct. 25, 2022 4:38 pm1107d ago

Latest Iowa Poll shows longtime Democratic Attorney General Tom Miller leading Republican challenger Brenna Bird by double digits. And, Liz Mathis goes after Ashley Hinson over abortion ban in new ad.

Powerball jackpot rises to $700M, 8th largest lottery prize

AP News Oct. 25, 2022 10:33 am1107d ago

No one has matched all six numbers and won Powerball's top prize since Aug. 3, allowing Wednesday night's jackpot to slowly grow for a nearly three months.

Lawyers’ review: All 4 appellate judges up for retention should stay

Trish Mehaffey Crime & Courts Oct. 25, 2022 6:00 am1107d ago

The four Iowa appellate judges up for retention Nov. 8 should remain on the bench, according to the performance evaluation by state bar members. The lawyers rated them with “above average” scores.

Johnson County Public Health grant to address health disparities

Izabela Zaluska

Local Government Oct. 25, 2022 12:57 am1108d ago

Johnson County Public Health’s Community Health Division is one of 40 recipients nationwide to receive $125,000 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dueling polls for Grassley, Franken

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Campaigns & Elections Oct. 24, 2022 5:14 pm1108d ago

New ads from Brenna Bird for attorney general, and new ads and ratings change in the 2nd Congressional District.

State establishes food insecurity programs

State Government Oct. 24, 2022 4:36 pm1108d ago

Also, a Davenport man wins $25,000 annually for life in an Iowa Lottery game

New art tour spotlights downtown C.R. public art collection

Marissa Payne

Local Government Oct. 24, 2022 12:20 pm1108d ago

As Cedar Rapids continues to grow its collection of public art, residents and visitors can now pull up their phones and take a virtual tour of a selection of public art pieces located downtown.