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U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, joined by with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers Maria Steele and Clara Cirks, answered questions from reporters July 10, 2026 following a roundtable discussion [...]
Anti-lobbyist Republican benefited from lobbyists for years
Joe Mitchell, a Republican running for Congress in Iowa, has made opposing lobbyists and political insiders a cornerstone of his campaign — despite a history of hiring lobbyists to advance [...]
Iowa will host ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ in October as part of Ame…
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation July 8, 2026 announcing Iowa would host "America's Harvest Festival" Oct. 24, 2026 at the Iowa Capitol Complex as part of national celebrations [...]
Trone Garriott calls for public option, restoring Medicaid funding at…
Iowa Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, the Democratic candidate for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District in 2026, posed with her "cancer promise" pledge signed at a July 7, 2026 event in West [...]
Des Moines University partners with Central College for healthcare ed…
Des Moines University has partnered with Central College to offer guaranteed interviews and more to students. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines University)Two of Iowa’s private higher education institutions are partnering [...]
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: SNAP junk food, USDA staff cuts, Iowa polls
Iowans are no longer restricted on what foods they can buy with federal nutrition assistance. (Stock photo by hapabapa/Getty Images) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 7/4/26 by Iowa Writers [...]
Report: Iowa lost 17% of USDA staff in 2025, impact felt at farmer-fa…
A report shows that the nation lost 8% of Farm Service Agency county staff and 23% of Natural Resources Conservation Service staff in 2025. These staff, pictured here at a [...]
These new laws are taking effect in Iowa July 1
The Iowa Capitol during golden hour on Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Many of the laws advanced during the 2026 legislative session take effect Wednesday, including [...]
AG Brenna Bird, with FBI Director Kash Patel, speaks on collaboration…
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, right, speaks about law enforcement and county attorneys meeting with Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel in Des Moines June 29, 2026. (Photo by [...]
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: RFK Jr. on tape, CARES spending redux, Roun…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort to discourage Libertarian candidates from running in Iowa congressional races drew national attention. (Photo by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 6/27/26 [...]
Libertarian candidates ask court to put them back on 2026 ballot
Jules Cutler, the lieutenant governor candidate for the Iowa Libertarian Party, spoke at a State Objection Panel meeting June 15, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Libertarian candidate for governor [...]
Trump cancels housing bill signing, saying SAVE America Act must pass…
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Iowa Western Community College receives federal funds to expand trade…
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn visited Atlantic June 22 to announce Iowa Western Community College will receive federal funding for renovations and updates. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Zach Nunn's office)Iowa Western [...]
Breaking down Iowa’s five-year highway plan
The Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River, officially named the Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge for an Iowa congressman, is scheduled to be replaced at the end of this decade. [...]
Therapist who admitted stealing drugs from patients’ apartments faces…
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‘Keep it alive and never forget:’ Iowa family looks to preserve meani…
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Board: Respiratory therapist billed for services provided when the pa…
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing administers and oversees many of Iowa's state licensing boards. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images; logo courtesy the State of Iowa)A Des Moines [...]
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Governor’s race running mates
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Dave Muhlbauer accepts Democrats’ lieutenant governor nomination
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Dentist in patient-death case is fined $10,000; license suspended for…
The Iowa Dental Board within the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing oversees the state's dental profession. (Photo by Getty Images; logo courtesy State of Iowa)The Iowa Dental Board [...]
Reynolds: State IT jobs will be filled by Iowans after privatization …
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Train derails outside Petco Park before smashing into bridge
A freight train carrying automobiles partially derailed outside San Diego’s Petco Park Saturday, sending several rail cars tumbling onto their sides and leaving some leaning against a bridge support in [...]
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Lahn upsets Feenstra. What happened?
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Pete Buttigieg, 2020 Democratic caucus winner, to headline Iowa Democ…
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Doctor fights sanctions, saying he’ll be ‘run out of practice’ by Iow…
The Iowa Board of Medicine regulates the state's medical profession as part of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. (Photo by Getty Images, board seal courtesy the State [...]