Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart maintained her leadership position after facing multiple challenges to her seat following a rough election year for Democrats in the state.

Similar to neighboring Midwest states including Illinois and Nebraska, people from other countries moved to Iowa at higher rates than those who came from other places in the United States.

Attorney says denial violates First Amendment

This is the final step in the certification process before the votes are sent to the Office of the Federal Registrar and then Congress.

State officials pointed to a section of the memorandum of understanding that bars displays at the Capitol if they are considered obscene.