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On Iowa Politics: Redistricting moves and infrastructure bill impact

The Gazette On Iowa Politics Nov. 12, 2021 6:07 pm1400d ago

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: 1st District developments, redistricting sends lawmakers on the move, and infrastructure bill impact.

Iowa judge won’t lead selection panel after favoritism claim

AP Crime & Courts Nov. 12, 2021 3:24 pm1400d ago

IOWA CITY (AP) — An Iowa judge accused of

Cindy Axne to seek re-election to U.S. House

Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Campaigns & Elections Nov. 12, 2021 4:36 pm1400d ago

The only Democrat in Iowa’s congressional delegation had considered running for governor

C.R. commission to consider plat for Transamerica site

Marissa Payne

Local Government Nov. 11, 2021 7:53 pm1401d ago

An initial plan for a mixed-use development at the former Transamerica site that sparked widespread concerns among residents is back on the Cedar Rapids City Planning Commission agenda for consideration Nov. 18. Proposed developer Hunter Companies tabled it last month to gather more input before bringing the plan to the panel.

ITC Midwest gives $200,000 to help replant trees in C.R.

Marissa Payne

Local Government Nov. 11, 2021 4:21 pm1401d ago

ITC Midwest has given $200,000 to the ReLeaf Program, a partnership between nonprofit Trees Forever and the city of Cedar Rapids, to support tree replanting in Cedar Rapids after the 2020 derecho.

Miller-Meeks says she’ll run again, but now in 1st District

By Tom Barton - Quad City Times

Government & Politics Nov. 10, 2021 7:13 pm1402d ago

Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks will move and seek re-election in Iowa's newly-drawn 1st Congressional District in 2022, avoiding a potentially competitive and contentious race against Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne.

Iowa gets $5.3 million federal grant to boost tourism

Erin Jordan State Government Nov. 10, 2021 3:14 pm1402d ago

The U.S. Commerce Department has awarded Iowa a $5.3 million grant to pay for tourism and outdoor recreation marketing to encourage out-of-state people to visit Iowa after the pandemic.

Marion Council race heads to recount instead of hat drawing

Gage Miskimen Campaigns & Elections Nov. 11, 2021 7:26 am1402d ago

Linn County supervisors on Wednesday decided to wait for a recount of Nov. 2 ballots

Bettendorf businessman running for Congress as Republican

By Tom Barton, - Quad-City Times

Campaigns & Elections Nov. 10, 2021 8:57 am1402d ago

Kyle Kuehl is first Republican to announce bid in Iowa’s new 1st District

Facing Iowa’s challenges shows strength, DeJear tells farmers

James Q. Lynch

Government & Politics Nov. 9, 2021 5:33 pm1403d ago

It’s neither socialism nor unreasonable for Iowans to seek faster broadband, more access to health care, sustainable wages to support themselves and families, DeJear says.

Alro Steel Corp. pursues $20M regional distribution facility in C.R.

Marissa Payne

Local Government Nov. 9, 2021 4:15 pm1403d ago

The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday agreed to $1.9 million in public incentives for a $20 million Alro Steel Corp. regional distribution facility, which is expected to create 40 jobs. The council also approved development agreements for the nearly $109.5 million FedEx warehouse and for the $32.6 million Terex site redevelopment.