Without Steve King, Iowa’s 4th District Is In For A Shake-Up

In a rare move, King was ousted this year by Republican primary challenger Randy Feenstra.

3rd District Candidates: Police ‘Bad Actors’ Should Be Addressed

Congress needs to continue to address social justice issues, candidates for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat say.

Young, Axne Back Trade, But Have Different Views On Economy

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and her rematch opponent, former Congressman David Young, both see the need for better trade.

Finkenauer, Hinson Spar Over Fundraising, Statehouse Records In Iowa’s 1st Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer enters the final week before Election Day with a lead in recent polls over her Republican challenger.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations In Iowa Hit Another Record High

Iowa has set yet another new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, which are now double the level seen in mid-September.

As Iowa Farmers Struggle, Fighting For Ethanol Industry Becomes A Key Issue In Iowa’s Senate Race

Iowa’s ethanol industry is suffering worse losses than economists originally predicted.

Fitch: Iowa’s Jobless Rate Is 12.7%, Counting All Sidelined Workers

Iowa reported a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.7% for September, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics protocols.

Senate Race Between Joni Ernst, Theresa Greenfield Remains A Dead Heat

It’s a race politicos and analysts are watching nationwide.

State Panel: Lawmakers Should Ban Profiling, Report Data On Race In Police Stops

A governor-appointed criminal justice advisory group will call on Iowa lawmakers to ban police officers from discriminating against people.

Feenstra: Protecting People With Pre-Existing Conditions Is ‘Paramount,’ But Affordable Care Act Has To Go

Republican candidate Randy Feenstra said protecting people with pre-existing conditions is “paramount” in future legislation.

3rd District Candidates Split On Paris Agreement, Other Environmental Issues

The candidates for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat are divided over how to address climate change and other environmental issues.

2nd District Candidates Differ On Future Of ACA, How To Fight COVID

The candidates for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District seat agree that more needs to be done to fight COVID-19 and other health threats.

Barrett Nomination Advances To The U.S. Senate Floor With A GOP-Only Vote

The 12 Republicans on the panel speedily voted on Barrett’s nomination, including Iowa Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley.

Iowa Rape Survivors Can Now Track Their Evidence Kits

Sexual assault victims can now track the location and status of their rape evidence kits as the state works to offer more transparency.

Hart Calls For Anti-Corruption Bill On Campaign Finance, Lobbying, Gerrymandering

Iowa congressional candidate Rita Hart said if she wins the election, she hopes her first vote is to support an anti-corruption bill.

Iowa COVID-19 Hospitalizations Fall Slightly; Deaths Up 46%

The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Iowa fell slightly Thursday, but remained in record territory.

Hydrologist Says Iowa Company’s Water Export Plan Would Set Bad Precedent

The company’s plan to export the water sets a bad precedent, a state hydrologist said Thursday.

Trump In Final Debate Slams Pandemic Aid As A ‘Big Bailout’ For Blue Cities And States

Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, pointed fingers at opposite ends of the U.S. Capitol.

Biden In Final Debate Vows An Immigration Overhaul In His First 100 Days As President

Biden admitted that the Obama administration made a mistake in not reforming immigration policy during eight years in office.

Lawmakers Refused To Fund No-Bid Contracts Before Reynolds Used Federal Virus Aid

Gov. Kim Reynolds decided to use $21 million in federal pandemic relief aid to pay for unrelated no-bid contracts.

RNC Convention Host Committee Doles Out Millions In Leftover Cash With Few Restrictions

A recent filing with the Federal Election Commission shows the committee has handed out less than $400,000 in cash so far.

Tight 2nd District Race Features Two Candidates With State Experience

Iowa state Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks ran and lost three campaigns for a U.S. House seat representing southeastern Iowa.

Debate: Feenstra, Scholten Disagree On COVID-19 Policy, Immigration

The candidates for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District offered divergent views on management of the pandemic and immigration policy.

More Than 800,000 Iowans Request Absentee Ballots As Deadline Approaches

Out of the 807,513 Iowans who requested ballots as of Tuesday, 405,354 of them are Democrats.

Audit: Reynolds Misused $21 Million In Pandemic Aid

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds misused $21 million in CARES Act pandemic-relief aid for a software system that was approved months before COVID.

Greenfield Far Outraises Ernst As Race Draws National Attention

Iowa’s Senate race is drawing in massive amounts of fundraising dollars and it shows in the barrage of political advertisements.

State Suspends License Of Clear Lake Bar Accused Of Selling Cheap Liquor From Refilled Premium Brand Bottles

That is considered a health threat and a violation of state regulations, an administrative law judge ruled Monday.

A Record 501 Patients Are Hospitalized In Iowa Due To COVID-19

Since the end of September, hospitalizations have steadily risen in Iowa, with Gov. Kim Reynolds acknowledging there is community spread.

Witnesses Pro And Con Testify On Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation

WASHINGTON — A family physician and a former law clerk were among those who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday ...

Panel: Lawmakers Should Set Penalties For Police Bias

The FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform plans to meet next week to finish its recommendations.

Senate Debate: Amid Technical Glitches, Candidates Differ On Racial Issues

The last Senate debate between U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield was marred by technical difficulties.

With Business Down, Iowa Breweries Dread Upcoming Winter

In this new world of hand sanitizer and social distancing, getting a pint of craft beer looks different than flagging down a bartender.

Federal Rural Health Panel Offers Little Help For The Public On COVID-19

The pandemic is ripping through rural America, but the website for a federal advisory panel on rural health is silent on COVID-19.

Reynolds Extends COVID-Related Restrictions Another 30 Days

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended restrictions on bars, restaurants and some other businesses another 30 days as the state.

Iowa Still Ranks Among Nation’s COVID-19 Hot Spots With New Cases Up 21% Over Past Two Weeks

Iowa continues to rank among the nation’s hot spots for COVID-19, the virus that has disrupted the economy, schools, and lives.

15 Iowa Companies Get USDA Grants To Expand Ethanol Sales

Fifteen Iowa companies were among those receiving grants Thursday to improve ethanol and biodiesel facilities to handle higher grades of ...

Iowa Hospitalizations At A Record High As White House Points To ‘Preventable’ Deaths

The number of Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit another record high on Thursday while the number of newly reported infections spiked.

Axne: Farmers Need Help With Markets, Derecho Recovery

Axne, D-Iowa, is running for re-election against former GOP Congressman David Young, the man she defeated two years ago.

Iowa’s Drought Could Affect ’21 Planting Season Despite Predictions For A Snowy Winter

Iowa has a good chance of normal to above-normal temperatures through the end of next year after getting nearly 4 inches less precipitat ...

Iowa Scientists: Pandemic, Drought, Derecho Show Need For Science-Based Climate Policies

The coronavirus pandemic and drought that have swept across Iowa this year show the importance of letting science guide public policies.