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The DNC’s abandonment of the Iowa caucuses: ‘It hurt’

By David Nagle - February 6, 2023

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Iowa GOP lawmakers adopt new power-tripping mantra: ‘Because we won.’

By Kathie Obradovich - February 6, 2023

D.C. Dispatch: Iowa lawmakers continue focus on China, immigration

By Luke Clausen - February 5, 2023

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States criticized for spending federal relief funds on tax cuts, prisons

BY Casey Quinlan - February 5, 2023

DNC delivers blow to Iowa, New Hampshire with overhaul of primary calendar

BY Ethan DeWitt and Robin Opsahl - February 4, 2023

Raucous birthday party bonfire leads to $4,500 fine

BY Jared Strong - February 3, 2023

Newton police sued over traffic stop that generated 1.6 million YouTube views

BY Clark Kauffman - February 3, 2023

Man fined for stockpiling 95,000 tires in northern Iowa

BY Jared Strong - February 3, 2023

Feds file lawsuits accusing two Iowa companies of labor violations

BY Clark Kauffman - February 3, 2023

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The sanctity of the word: Are we giving words enough respect?

BY Michael Bugeja - February 5, 2023

Why is rural America red? Coastal liberals should visit a rural diner to ask.

BY Art Cullen - February 4, 2023

Analysis of proposed rail merger confirms noise concerns but says environmental effects are minor

BY Ed Tibbetts - February 3, 2023

Prep moneyball: Vouchers can impact sports

BY John Naughton - February 2, 2023

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Iowa Senate passes 3% funding increase for public schools

BY Robin Opsahl - February 2, 2023

House, Senate panels move ahead with liability limits for truckers

BY Robin Opsahl - February 2, 2023

COVID-19 still dwindling in Iowa despite rise of XBB.1.5

BY Jared Strong - February 1, 2023

Rita Hart elected to lead Iowa Democrats

BY Luke Clausen - January 28, 2023

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Chinese surveillance balloon now drifting across the middle of the U.S., Pentagon confirms

By Ashley Murray - February 3, 2023

State medical cannabis programs failing to make enough progress, advocacy group finds

By Adam Goldstein - February 3, 2023

Gov. Reynolds, Republicans promise action on LGBTQ issues in schools at ‘parental rights’ forum

By Robin Opsahl - February 2, 2023

Governor introduces 1,500-page bill to restructure state government

By Robin Opsahl - February 2, 2023

Congressional Black Caucus meets with Biden to push for police accountability

By Ariana Figueroa - February 2, 2023

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