Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98.
This week on the podcast, state legislators on the move, some city-level politics, and a Congresswoman on the march against Communism.
Big state surplus has them pushing reform, but others urge caution
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said she’s focusing on "targeted policy solutions and targeted spending opportunities“ to address the price of gas, fix the supply chain and get people back to work.
While declines for the first time since the 2011-12 school year occurred across most grade levels, the largest drops were in preschool and kindergarten enrollment
The $110 million in water quality funding is just a fraction of the $5 billion Iowa is expected to receive through the bipartisan infrastructure package.
Next year will end a chapter in the state's gambling history when an Iowa dog track hosts the last live greyhound race in Dubuque.
While some yard signs are seen in public right of way spaces around Cedar Rapids where they are not supposed to be placed, the city treads carefully on regulating signs to protect citizens’ free speech rights.
When Tiffany O’Donnell’s four-year term as Cedar Rapids mayor starts Jan. 1, she will be the only newcomer on the nine-member City Council, but she sees her fresh perspective as an asset.
Bob Hammond, who succeeds Jen Winter, has worked for cities in Washington state throughout his career.
Council members agreed during the work session Tuesday more time is needed for the commission to complete its work and outlined potential next steps.
Army Guard members have until June 30 to comply
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