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Campaign Almanac: Grassley unveils new ad, criticizes Franken

Campaigns & Elections Sep. 2, 2022 6:46 pm1160d ago

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds announces her annual fall fundraiser

More crops may be needed, but so are buyers, Iowa State ag panel says

Erin Murphy Federal Government Sep. 2, 2022 6:35 pm1160d ago

During the panel discussion, ag scientists highlighted the ways Iowa farmers can diversify their crops to help address food security, but a farmer noted there needs to be a market for any new crop

15K Iowa homes aided by rental assistance program

Erin Murphy

State Government Sep. 2, 2022 5:16 pm1160d ago

But advocates fear as the pandemic program winds down, evictions could start rising again

Judge dismisses official's lawsuit against Iowa governor

State Government Sep. 2, 2022 3:54 pm1160d ago

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former state agency director who claimed Gov. Kim Reynolds fired him after he objected to her diverting federal Medicaid money to pay a member of her staff.

Politics Podcast: Iowa’s Pipeline, Parents First, and Unopposed Candidates

The Gazette

On Iowa Politics Sep. 2, 2022 1:10 pm1161d ago

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: we have a pipeline going through Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, Parents First in the 2nd, we’re having a hard time getting the candidates together in the 4th, and all across the state there are dozens of candidates running unopposed.

Hughes Park opens in C.R., honoring nature and family history

Marissa Payne

Local Government Sep. 2, 2022 1:57 pm1161d ago

Dwight Hughes Jr. dreamed of a city park where Hughes Nursery originally stood for all Cedar Rapids to enjoy. Now, the new park will serve as a conservation area that honors Hughes family history.

Iowa elections officials see surge of challenges to voter registration files

Erin Murphy State Government Sep. 1, 2022 5:24 pm1161d ago

One official said the spike of challenges may have been inspired by a 2020 election results denier who spoke in Iowa recently

Marion to receive $9.8 million in derecho recovery funds

Tom Barton Government & Politics Sep. 1, 2022 2:45 pm1161d ago

The city of Marion will receive $9.8 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid with recovery from the 2020 derecho, Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson announced Thursday.

Cellphone tracking tool offers police ‘mass surveillance on a budget’

Crime & Courts Sep. 1, 2022 9:40 am1162d ago

Records show the FBI asked state intelligence officials in Iowa for help with Fog as it investigated potential participants in the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Even unopposed legislative candidates are campaigning in Iowa

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Campaigns & Elections Aug. 31, 2022 5:46 pm1162d ago

They’re knocking on doors, helping others in competitive districts

Iowa to add another Medicaid insurer

Tom Barton

Government & Politics Dec. 19, 2022 10:30 am1053d ago

Molina’s parent company has faced fines in three states, including in the past couple months, for not paying providers on time and allegations of improperly submitting claims for reimbursement.