Iowa Republican lawmakers have passed a bill to boost K-12 education funding by 2%—not nearly enough to keep pace with what’s needed for a once-thriving public school system. Meanwhile, Governor Kim Reynold’s budget includes a 44% increase for vouchers. “My kids go...
The race for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District is shaping up to be the most competitive in 2026. And US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks' first quarter fundraising gives her plenty to celebrate, thanks largely to PACs and out-of-state money. Less than 8% came from...
The road to 2026 couldn’t have higher stakes. The Democrats considering a run are among Iowa’s heaviest-hitting (pun intended) members of the Iowa Legislature. Here’s a look at what they’re bringing to the table. As Iowa's political landscape takes shape ahead of...
Former US Attorney Kevin Techau is running to represent northeastern Iowa. He will take on incumbent Republican US Rep. Ashley Hinson. Former US Attorney Kevin Techau announced his candidacy for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District on Thursday. As of this week, he is...
Some important names in Iowa Democratic politics are mulling a run against US Sen. Joni Ernst. This week, a newcomer became the first to announce his bid. Iowa Democrats’ race to unseat Republican US Sen. Joni Ernst is taking shape about a year and a half before...
The University of Iowa confirmed that students have had their visa unexpectedly revoked as part of the Trump administration's nationwide crackdown on international students. University officials say they "were not aware of any violation." The graduate student union...
Iowa House Democrats unveiled a series of legislative proposals aimed at supporting working families as the state faces economic headwinds, including recent layoffs of 780 workers in Decorah and Amana. Iowa has seen major layoffs this week that have put at least...
National Democrats see an opportunity to flip Iowa’s 1st Congressional District and take congressional control away from the Trump administration. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently took aim at US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, predicting her...
Watch Rep. Aime Wichtendahl (D-Hiawatha), Iowa's first trans state lawmaker, speak at One Iowa's LGBTQ+ Day on the Hill.
Iowa Republicans want to *checks script* stop chem trails...🤨
Listen here: https://cornholechampions.substack.com/p/usda-cuts-food-iowa-legislature
