Union Workers Try To Stay Safe As They Keep Iowa Running In Pandemic
Critical infrastructure projects, manufacturing and public safety are among the sectors of everyday life in Iowa that largely have stayed on track despite the s... Read more.
Amid Pandemic, Lee County Struggles To Fund Ambulance Service
On March 16, the day before Iowa lawmakers voted to suspend the legislative session, House File 2602 was set for debate in the House Ways... Read more.
Rob Sand Sets Up Donation Accounts For Struggling Iowans
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand took matters into his own hands Monday as he put out a call to action on social media asking for donations... Read more.
IA-Sen: Cook Report Downgrades Ernst’s Reelection Chances
The Cook Political Report today moved Sen. Joni Ernst’s reelection race from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican,” remarking o... Read more.
Iowa Electeds, Candidates Warm To UBI Approach To Coronavirus
Andrew Yang, a former candidate for president, introduced Iowans and the country to Universal Basic Income when he kicked off his campaign here to compete... Read more.
Ernst Looks Ahead To Phase 3 Bill; ‘Will Not Leave’ Until Aid Passes
As U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst spoke with Iowa reporters Wednesday morning, debate on the Senate floor was just beginning as lawmakers quickly work to pass... Read more.
Campaigning Amid Coronavirus: How They’re Staying In Front Of Iowans
Every campaign, from president on down, must adjust to a new normal: the virtual campaign trail. Sunday’s presidential debate was held in a TV studio... Read more.
Iowa Capitol Prepares To Close; Lawmakers To Meet This Afternoon
Iowa will soon join 11 other states in suspending its legislative session amid a mounting number of coronavirus cases here and across the country. Leadership... Read more.
Unlike ’18 Filing Period, Candidates Far Surpass Signature Requirements This Year
Two years ago in March, Iowa’s State Objection Panel met to consider eight challenges to the nominating petitions of several state and federal candidate... Read more.
Steve King Votes Against Coronavirus Relief Bill
Iowa Congressman Steve King was one of 40 House Republicans early Saturday morning to vote against legislation aimed at helping workers, businesses and student... Read more.