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Tom Barton
I am The Gazette’s deputy Des Moines bureau chief covering Iowa politics, including the Iowa Legislature and campaigns. I was born and raised in Davenport and have previously worked for papers covering local and state government and politics in Iowa and South Carolina, including Dubuque and the Quad-Cities. I’m an Iowa State graduate and a die-hard Cyclone fan. When not reporting, you can likely find me on the golf course, burning something in the kitchen and nerding out about Star Wars with Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy.
Latest Articles by Tom Barton
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 10, 2024 3:14 pm706d ago
Personal gatherings with presidential hopefuls increasingly transform into big events.
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 5, 2024 3:38 pm711d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds, Ron DeSantis allies say remarks insult Iowans
State Government Jan. 4, 2024 2:37 pm712d ago
The warnings came during a public hearing in advance of a state board meeting Jan. 12 to review feedback and further consider rules for the implementation of a law - currently blocked by the courts -- that would ban most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
State Government Jan. 3, 2024 5:50 pm712d ago
The governor heard from groups requesting additional tax cuts, as well as support for child care, apprenticeships and mental health services during a public hearing Wednesday.
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 3, 2024 4:50 pm713d ago
Also, Nikki Haley’s campaign says it raised in $24 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
State Government Jan. 2, 2024 5:30 am714d ago
Both play big roles as Iowa’s workforce continues to be limited across all industry sectors.
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 31, 2023 9:39 am716d ago
In campaign stop, she touts foreign policy experience and economic plan.
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 29, 2023 7:36 am718d ago
Florida governor says he delivered on conservative agenda
Crime & Courts Dec. 28, 2023 12:53 pm719d ago
Delaware County Attorney says deputy’s actions “reasonable under the circumstances of the moment, to not only protect his own life, but also the lives of nearby citizens.”
Crime & Courts Dec. 27, 2023 2:00 pm720d ago
Excessive speed, distracted driving, impaired driving and not wearing seat belts are some of the motorist behaviors that pushed fatalities to 372 in 2023 so far -- up 10 percent from last year and well over five-year average.
News Dec. 25, 2023 7:58 am722d ago
Iowa City’s South District has a new name, re-branding last spring as the South of 6 Business District.
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 21, 2023 8:10 pm725d ago
Haley says DeSantis, Trump attacks are proof ‘we’re surging’
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 17, 2023 3:56 pm730d ago
Conservative firebrand Matt Gaetz, the Florida Republican congressman and Donald Trump ally, stopped in Cedar Rapids Friday to campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former president.
State Government Dec. 15, 2023 2:30 pm732d ago
Iowa Senate president: Investigation would 'distract’ state regulators from monitoring facilities
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 14, 2023 1:54 pm733d ago
Former President Donald Trump continued his swipes at Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and urged his supporters to show up in force to caucus for him on Jan. 15 and not take his commanding lead in the polls for granted when he spoke in Coralville Wednesday night.

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