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3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (543+ words) Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn, left, and Iowa Republican Congressional candidate Chris McGowan listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican National Committee's Midterm Rally at the Mid-America Center, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. COUNCIL BLUFFS,…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (697+ words) Vice President JD Vance led a rally in Iowa Friday to defend political ground held by Republicans in the runup to the midterms. He promoted the administration’s accomplishments in areas including taxes and trade, and attacked Democrats as too radical…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (236+ words) The Republican Party of Iowa is advocating for Amendment One, a proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot, while criticizing Democratic congressional candidate Josh Turek over his stance on taxes. Amendment One would require a two-thirds supermajority in both the…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (217+ words) by O. Kay Henderson | Sep 17, 2026 A Farm Bill is now eligible for debate in the U.S. Senate, but Iowa’s U.S. Senators objected when two of their own proposals were blocked from consideration yesterday before the Senate Ag Committee voted to advance the…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (787+ words) By MIKE CATALINI and HANNAH FINGERHUT The shift reflects the political pressure on Republicans before the November elections that will decide control of Congress. The war remains unpopular and has led to soaring fuel prices. U.S. Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (315+ words) Two Republicans in closely contested congressional districts in Iowa switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without lawmakers' approval. One of them is Rep. Zach Nunn and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (113+ words) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 9/12/24 by Iowa Writers Collaborative Laura Belin, Kathie Obradovich, and Ed Failor Jr. are here to discuss Trump’s $5k check pitch, Cy-Hawk politics, and the Iowa cau... Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 9/12/24 by Iowa Writers…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (44+ words) Control of Congress could come down to key Iowa contests. FOX's Olivianna Calmes reports on three toss up races ahead of November. Control of Congress could come down to key Iowa contests. FOX's Olivianna Calmes reports on three toss up…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (270+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — Concerns over privacy, oversight and surveillance involving automated license plate readers, also known as ALPR's, are increasingly part of the political debate in Iowa, with the issue now reaching the governor’s race. Some Iowa cities have canceled…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago   (130+ words) DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate released on Monday the results of his annual Iowa State Fair “Straw Poll.” Nearly 3,000 fairgoers participated over 11 days in this year’s unscientific poll to show gubernatorial, senatorial, and…...