Iowa
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Court to rule next week on GOP challenge to Iowa Libertarian Marco Battaglia’s ballot name
If excluded from the ballot, Marco Battaglia said he might run as a non-party candidate under his legal name using an organization like “America 250 Party,” or turn his focus toward seeking the Libertarian Party’s national presidential nomination. The district judge is expected to issue a decision early next week.
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Community donates enough to let Coralville pantry give free meals to anyone
Once reserved for kids only, the program has now expanded to allow anyone to enjoy free meals, regardless of age.
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This Iowa Rep’s private school is funded by vouchers
Rep. Dean Fisher voted for Iowa school vouchers, then helped found a private school that likely collected $255,616 in taxpayer money its first year.
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Iowa’s rural counties are losing SNAP fastest under new federal work rules
Iowa’s food assistance rolls have shrunk by tens of thousands since Republicans passed their signature tax and spending law — and the state’s own data shows rural, aging counties are being hit hardest.
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Iowa City clinic closure leaves eastern Iowa in reproductive healthcare desert
The state has implemented a new law restricting how Iowans can access abortion medication. The shift lands as Eastern Iowans are losing their premier physical safety net for reproductive care.
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Linn County approves 18-month moratorium on data center applications
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the data center moratorium in front of a crowded room on July 1.
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Hinson took $7K from Kalshi CEO while leading anti-prediction market crusade in Congress
Iowa’s Republican Senate nominee sponsored legislation to crack down on political betting markets. Campaign finance records show she accepted a maximum contribution from the CEO of one of the country’s biggest prediction market companies.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa June 9-14, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from June 9-14.
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Rob Sand picks western Iowa farmer as his lieutenant governor running mate
Democratic governor nominee Rob Sand has chosen Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer, a fifth-generation farmer and cattleman from western Iowa, as his running mate. A pick to bridge the rural divide.
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Zach Lahn just beat Trump’s pick for Iowa governor
Iowa set its November battleground Tuesday night, with voters delivering primary results in races for governor, U.S. Senate, and all four congressional seats—a ballot shaped largely by two retirements that opened the door to the most competitive statewide elections Iowa has seen in years. For the first time since 2006, Iowa’s governor’s race has no…
