WATCH: Rare Iowa Legislature wins
Many things are bad, but at least these aren't!
Many things are bad, but at least these aren't!
This week, Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott of West Des Moines announced her candidacy in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, a key battleground in the upcoming 2026 midterms.
According to a statement released by her campaign, Trone Garriott raised over $230,000 within 24 hours of the announcement, most of which was directly from Iowans.
"This remarkable show of grassroots enthusiasm is a clear sign that Iowa Democrats are energized and ready for a candidate who knows how to win tough elections," she said.
People go where their rights are. Thanks to Iowa Republicans, that’s not here.
State leaders and advocates hosted over 70 school "walk-ins" on May Day, also known as International Workers Day, to show support for Iowa public schools. State Auditor Rob Sand spoke at Callanan Middle School in Des Moines about the importance of funding public education.
The kids are... not alright in Iowa.
But books with LGBTQ+ families aren't age appropriate, riiiiight
A few hundred marched through downtown Waterloo on May 1, or International Workers Day, in support of immigrants in the community—and against state and federal policies deporting and harassing law-abiding residents.
Now that we know Gov Reynolds wont be seeking reelection weve got a second to come together around what we actually want to see in Iowa's gubernatorial candidates. Here's Liz's take.
Trump's first 100 days, as seen from Iowa.
Labor organizations across the state, including in Waterloo, held Workers Memorial Day events on April 28, remembering those who died on the job for any reason in 2024.