Elizabeth Warren Draws Huge Iowa Crowd After Momentous Week
Elizabeth Warren in motion stays in motion. The senator hosted a town hall in front of nearly 2,000 on Thursday night at the largest stand-alone... Read more.
Another Round Of Major Flooding Slams Western Iowa
Another round of flooding has hit Western Iowa just as residents started to recover from spring and summer high waters. Current flooding has impacted areas... Read more.
Climate Change Heat Is Killing Midwesterners
Iowans felt near record-breaking heat this summer, raising concerns the high temperatures may be lethal as well as uncomfortable. Reports indicate premature dea... Read more.
Sanders To Unveil Housing Plan, Advocates Push For Debate Questions
Another top-tier Democratic hopeful has released a detailed plan addressing the nation’s shortage of affordable homes as housing advocates push for even more ... Read more.
Iowa’s New Normal: Constant, Worsening Floods
As Cedar Rapids city councilman Dale Todd took a lap around his bustling district on a recent Friday afternoon, he paused before reaching a neighborhood... Read more.
How 2020 Candidates’ Renter Tax Credits Would Work
Cost-burdened Iowans who rent housing may see tax benefits if certain Democratic hopefuls make it to the White House in 2020. Nearly a third of... Read more.
Contentious DSM Council Meeting Discusses Housing Zoning
A new Des Moines zoning code was pushed forward by the city council despite pleas by local developers and housing advocates to make the changes... Read more.
Housing Issues Rise In Importance, Urgency For Iowa Caucus
Photo: Julian Castro touring a trailer park in Waukee where rents spiked with local activists in June. Affordable housing as a political issue is taking... Read more.