Members of the bipartisan Iowa Senate Ethics Committee voted unanimously last week to dismiss a complaint filed against Democratic state …
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Members of the bipartisan Iowa Senate Ethics Committee voted unanimously last week to dismiss a complaint filed against Democratic state …
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Though seemingly hard to fathom back when Iowa’s Constitution was drafted in 1857, voters in 2018 have elected a woman …
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Cedar Rapids City Council members gave preliminary approval this week to rules restricting smoking in city parks and recreation areas. …
Recent arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in an Indiana civil asset forfeiture case are a reminder that Iowa’s work …
Government checks from the Trump administration’s farm bailout are hitting mailboxes, causing frustration both for farmers and taxpayers. President Donald …
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