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Where Iowa’s 1st District could turn: The places that may decide this seat in Congress
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (1566+ words) What areas to watch in Iowa’s 1st District, one of the country’s most competitive US House races Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks won 17 of the 20 counties in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District in 2024. She won the race by 799 votes. That unusually close finish helps explain…...
Reynolds appoints former Rep. Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (152+ words) Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday she was appointing former Iowa Rep. Jon Dunwell, a Republican from Newton, to serve on the Iowa Utilities Commission. River Flood Warning until MON 5:00 PM CDT Teens arrested after Grand Mound home shot up Gov....
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Special legislative session, 4th District debate
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (159+ words) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 10/4/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative A super busy Friday so we recorded Saturday. Get caught up on state lawmakers passing $1.5B in steel plant incentives through a s... - Iowa Legislature passed legislation in a special session on…...
Iowa's governor calls legislature back into session Friday, to approve steel mill project incentives
1+ week, 1+ day ago (167+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | Sep 29, 2026 Governor Reynolds is calling the legislature back to Des Moines for a special session on Friday, to vote on new incentives for a proposed steel mill in southeast Iowa. Reynolds was among a handful of Iowa…...
Iowa’s teen driving laws explained
1+ week, 2+ day ago (26+ words) Iowa is one of just 6 states where 14-year-olds can secure a permit. Iowa is one of just 6 states where 14-year-olds can secure a permit....
Photos: Iowa City celebrates 30th annual Northside Oktoberfest
1+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) Hundreds of Iowa City community members attended the 2026 Northside Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 26 to celebrate the festival’s 30th anniversary. Northside Oktoberfest took place on Market Street and Linn Street, opening at 11 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. During this annual beer festival,…...
Statewide Volunteer Day this Saturday at Iowa state parks and forests
2+ week, 1+ day ago (166+ words) More than 20 Iowa state parks and forests will host clean-up events on Saturday, Sept.26 during Statewide Volunteer Day. Iowans are invited to join park staff to help care for Iowaâs natural areas, freshen up campgrounds and facilities, and spend…...
Iowa City Historical Society closure overturned after yearlong battle
2+ week, 2+ day ago (498+ words) A Johnson County judge recently ordered the State Historical Society of Iowa to reopen its Iowa City branch after a yearlong legal battle. The parties in a lawsuit contesting the closure have 30 days to agree on how to open the…...
125 Iowa schools to receive funds to purchase food grown in state
2+ week, 6+ day ago (14+ words) Iowa Local Food Day is Sept. 23. Iowa Local Food Day is Sept. 23....
OABCIG, Spencer to Boost Local Food Purchases with Choose Iowa Grants
2+ week, 6+ day ago (433+ words) Two area school districts are among 125 statewide selected to receive Choose Iowa grants aimed at expanding local food purchases for students. OABCIG and Spencer will each receive roughly $1,600 through the Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program, announced Wednesday by…...