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Shooting survivors call for Iowans to reject pro-gun amendment
Two survivors of shootings encouraged Iowans Wednesday to vote against a proposed constitutional amendment restricting infringement on gun ownership and use. Iowans are now able to vote early or by mail in the Nov. 8 elections. On the ballot is the proposed “Keep and Bear Arms Amendment,” which raises the legal standard to justify restrictions […]
Democratic congressional candidate Christina Bohannan calls for immigration reform, education funding
Solving Iowa’s problems like rural health care accessibility will require federal immigration reform and investment in public education, Democratic congressional candidate Christina Bohannan told business owners and members at the Greater Des Moines Partnership forum Wednesday. Bohannan, a state representative from Iowa City running in Iowa’s reshaped 1st congressional district, said if elected, she would […]
Campaign finance reports reflect competitive federal races
Fundraising totals are ticking up for candidates in the most competitive of Iowa’s congressional races this year as incumbents like Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne seek reelection. Grassley’s challenger Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, has raised more than twice as much money as the senator during the third quarter this […]
Congressional candidates grapple over workforce issues, immigration
As Iowa reckons with recent inflation and lingering impacts of the pandemic, Republican candidates for Congress are asserting they can fix workforce shortages and other economic troubles if they take control in this year’s midterm elections. But Democrats argue that the actions taken by President Joe Biden’s administration to address economic struggles are working, and […]
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson released from hospital following kidney infection
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson was released from a Cedar Rapids hospital Tuesday morning after undergoing treatment for a kidney infection, her office announced Tuesday. The representative was admitted Sunday evening to UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Chief of Staff Jimmy Peacock said in a statement Monday. She remained hospitalized overnight Monday for treatment, […]
Debate: Reynolds highlights tax cuts, DeJear calls for investing in schools
In their only televised debate, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds defended her record of managing the state budget as Democratic challenger Deidre DeJear called for more investments to address Iowa’s problems. The gubernatorial candidates discussed their vision for Iowa ahead of the midterm elections, including the state budget, education system, and health care resources. Reynolds did […]
Mike Franken calls for broadband funding, immigration reform to help rural Iowa
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Franken wants to use his international experiences to help Iowa’s communities and economy, he told the Greater Des Moines Partnership Thursday. The Democrat challenging longtime U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, a retired Navy admiral, said his decades of military service and consulting work will help him better serve Iowans if elected in […]
Trump-backed Harriet Hageman, Larry Elder rally for Zach Nunn
Republicans must work together and avoid infighting on topics like former President Donald Trump in order to bring a “red wave” to fruition this November, GOP candidates and leaders said at a Polk County Republican rally Monday night. Alongside Iowa conservative leaders, Wyoming Republican congressional candidate Harriet Hageman and former California governor candidate Larry Elder […]
Iowa state treasurer candidates debate office’s role in tax cuts, college savings program
In a debate Friday, incumbent Iowa State Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald said that his office’s focus is managing the state’s money, while former Republican state Sen. Roby Smith said he would take a more active role supporting tax cuts passed in the Iowa legislature if elected. Smith, who has served in the Iowa Senate for 12 […]
D.C. Dispatch: Legislators call for improved rural health care options
As Congress prepares to recess until mid-November, Iowa’s federal legislators are calling for more efforts to help rural health care facilities. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said this week they are working to re-establish a Keokuk hospital under pending federal guidelines for Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designations. The Iowa Republicans sent […]
Franken and Grassley spar on women’s rights and drug crisis in debate
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and retired Navy Adm. Mike Franken criticized each other for being too extreme on issues from abortion to immigration at an Iowa Press debate Thursday. The U.S. Senate candidates answered questions from reporters during the Iowa PBS event as Franken challenges the longtime Republican senator, who is seeking his eighth term. […]
31 conservatives endorse state auditor Rob Sand in re-election bid
Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand, a Democrat, has received endorsements from 31 conservative political figures in his bid for re-election, his campaign announced Thursday. Sand’s supporters include Republican, Libertarian and conservative independent elected officials and candidates, as well as former Republican Party of Iowa staffers and private-sector leaders, according to a campaign news release. […]