Gov. Terry Branstad says Iowa is on the right track. And it’s clear after election returns rolled in Tuesday night …
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Gov. Terry Branstad says Iowa is on the right track. And it’s clear after election returns rolled in Tuesday night …
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In the past, our endorsement process has skipped over most so-called ‘down-ballot” statewide races, such as Iowa secretary of state. …
Residents of Senate District 39, which includes all of Keokuk County, most of Washington County and western and southern portions …
The race in Iowa Senate District 33, which includes much of the southeast and northeast sides of Cedar Rapids, pits …
When a gubernatorial race is dominated by two men, Republican Terry Branstad and Democrat Jack Hatch, who have each served …
Two years ago, state Rep. Daniel Lundby, D-Marion, won his House District 68 seat by just 117 votes from a …
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The race in House District 95, which includes much of northern and eastern Linn County and the southeast corner of …
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Three candidates are seeking an open seat on the Linn County Board of Supervisors that represents much of the north …
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