Politics
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Iowa’s Dem. Senate candidates talk economic struggles, healthcare at candidate forum
US Senate hopefuls Nathan Sage, Josh Turek, and Zach Wahls each hope to replace Sen. Joni Ernst, who is not running for a third term.
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An immigration success story in the heartland
As ICE raids terrorize communities large and small, Americans should take a lesson from this Iowa town: We’re stronger when everyone is free to participate and contribute.
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Overwhelming yes to $265M Des Moines school bond referendum
The $265 million Des Moines Public Schools bond proposal prevailed in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results, overcoming doubts about the measure’s prospects following the arrest of former district superintendent Ian Roberts.
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Why are there so many school bond referendums in Iowa?
There are 55 bond measures on the ballot for Iowa’s Nov. 4 election. Of those, 41 come from school districts that need improvements and renovations beyond what the state education budget can cover. It’s one of the largest bond cycles in state history—but what’s driving it?
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New report outlines impact of federal policy on rural America, from Iowa to Appalachia
The 2025 Rural Policy Action Report highlights struggles and solutions for small communities in Iowa and nationwide.
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Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Local elections lead to practical solutions in Iowa
My neighbor Tamara is tired of politics; she tells me this all the time. She says she doesn’t watch the news except for the weather, and would rather read a good book instead. I get it, I tell her, as I drop off a paperback I just finished. But Tamara is also pretty fed up…
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Renee Hardman chosen as Iowa Democrats’ nominee to replace Claire Celsi
Iowa Democrats have chosen West Des Moines City Council Member Renee Hardman as the party’s nominee for a coming special election for an Iowa legislative seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Claire Celsi. Hardman defeated four other candidates at an Oct. 21 special nominating convention to win the Democratic nomination. She promised to…
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Clara Reynen wants to AI-proof Iowa City
The Iowa City City Council candidate wants to bring her library background into city government. When Clara Reynen turned 18, she asked her parents if it would be OK for her to skip school that day because she had something important she wanted to do: Register to vote. “So there’s this great picture of me…
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Miller-Meeks campaign says payment was ‘mistakenly’ made to son
A $3,500 payment from US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ campaign to her son was a mistake, her campaign says—money that should have come from her personal account, not from campaign donors. US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks paid her son $3,500 from her campaign account for “consulting,” according to the most recent quarter’s campaign finance report. Twenty-two days…
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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate warns of texts impersonating officials, candidates
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 15, 2025 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate issued a warning for Iowans Wednesday about reported mass texts impersonating elected officials and candidates. The state elections official said fraudulent messages were reported in Franklin, Johnson, and Madison counties. According to a news release, the mass texts from “an…
