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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
Companies Oct. 26, 2021 4:00 pm1514d ago
A Polk County judge refused to impose limits on picketing outside Ankeny plant, but restrictions remain in Davenport.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 4, 2021 8:40 pm1536d ago
The key takeaway from their meeting with local election officials was the checks and balances in election operations, including the 40-step process of checking each voting machine before it goes into a polling place and in counting ballots.
Government & Politics Sep. 13, 2021 4:56 pm1557d ago
Iowa Democratic Party leader demands apology
Federal Government Aug. 26, 2021 2:04 pm1576d ago
The UI law professor now serves in the Iowa House
State Government Aug. 18, 2021 7:43 am1584d ago
“We have the capacity. We want to work with them to get them here,” Gov. Kim Reynolds said during a WHO-AM radio interview at the Iowa State Fair. “They’ve helped us, helped Americans, and we’re more than willing to help them relocate to Iowa.”
Business News Jul. 7, 2021 7:08 pm1625d ago
E-commerce giant Amazon.com will build a 2.9-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Davenport, city officials said Wednesday.
Government & Politics Jun. 16, 2021 3:00 pm1647d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said he will vote against President Joe Biden’s pick to be an assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over recent actions by the Biden administration related to clean water rules and biofuels.
Government & Politics May. 20, 2021 6:17 pm1673d ago
Only a small group of House Republicans back panel
Government & Politics May. 12, 2021 4:30 pm1681d ago
Republican senator cites ’help wanted’ signs across state in praising Governor Reynolds’ move
Government & Politics Apr. 28, 2021 6:02 pm1695d ago
Both of Iowa’s Republican senators urge president to pursue bipartisanship ahead of his first major address to Congress
Government & Politics Apr. 21, 2021 8:01 pm1702d ago
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, on Wednesday said he is hopeful the Senate can strike a bipartisan deal ending a …
Government & Politics Apr. 14, 2021 5:15 pm1709d ago
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Wednesday he intended to vote to push forward consideration of a bill confronting the …
Government & Politics Apr. 7, 2021 5:47 pm1716d ago
Bobby Schilling, who died at 57, ran in 2020 2nd Congressional District Republican primary after moving from Illinois to Iowa

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