PEOSTA, Iowa — President Trump on July 26 said the United States is looking for skilled workers to fill open jobs, and he proclaimed his love for Iowa and its farmers during a visit to the state.
“It’s...
Some Iowa lawmakers have expressed their views after the Trump administration announced an emergency relief fund for farmers affected by the trade war with China.
The federal aid was announced by the...
It has been seven years since a woman has served on the Iowa Supreme Court, but that is set to change shortly. The three finalists for the open seat on the Supreme Court have been chosen — and they’re...
Vice President Mike Pence stopped by Cedar Rapids as part of a Midwest trip Wednesday to discuss tax cuts, tariffs, as well as voiced support for state leaders.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell announced on June 16 that state Sen. Rita Hart as his pick for lieutenant governor.
Hart, 62, was first elected in 2012 to represent Clinton County...
Iowa’s fetal-heartbeat law will not take effect July 1 as backers had originally planned.
On June 1, an Iowa district-court judge temporarily blocked the law from taking effect after the American...
The 2018 primary election was certainly one for the books, with record-breaking turnout, a gubernatorial race, and a few interesting outcomes along the way.
Iowa sees record turnout
More Iowans...
Iowa voters surged to a record-setting
day for turnout in the June 5 primary.
Iowans cast nearly 280,000 ballots in
the election, surpassing the previous June primary vote record,
233,090 in 2014....
Abby Finkenauer clinched the Democratic nomination for a U.S. representative seat on June 5.
She’ll run against incumbent Rep. Rod Blum in Iowa’s 1st District, which comprises nearly 600,000...
Zach Wahls secured the Democratic
nomination for Iowa Senate District 37 seat in the June 5 primary.
Wahls will not face a Republican
candidate in the general election in November, although he...
