Government & Politics

The 1.3-mile extension to the east is not only a “crucial link“ for Coralville and North Liberty, but it’s important for the Johnson County metro area. City leaders are working to secure funding opportunities for the $10 million project.

The historic Guaranty Bank building and Old World Theater property is listed for sale as efforts to pursue a $50 million transformation of the site into two hotels and restaurants in downtown Cedar Rapids have faltered, the potential developer said.

Speaking at the State Fair, the Democrat seeks to unify Iowans around his campaign to unseat Chuck Grassley.

Insulin has become the poster-child drug when it comes to the debate over controlling skyrocketing drug prices and life-or-death stakes.

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Sens. Ernst and Grassley’s insulin votes, Iowa Republicans’ mixed messaging on law enforcement, and Gov. Reynolds puts the so-called fetal heartbeat bill back in the courts.

Iowa’s latest broadband map is its most detailed yet, but officials and broadband experts say Iowans should confirm the speeds reported at their homes and businesses to make sure the map is accurate.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will make a stop in Iowa next week to campaign alongside Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in Clear Lake.

The city of Cedar Rapids late Thursday night dropped the requirement that staff and visitors wear masks inside city buildings and vehicles to curb the spread of COVID-19.