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Government-politics

Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for Iowans to donate blood amid national shortage

Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for Iowans to donate blood amid national shortage

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for Iowans to donate blood amid a national shortage this summer — and said she would “lead by example” with a donation Wednesday.

Political Soapbox to host 21 candidates at 2026 Iowa State Fair

Political Soapbox to host 21 candidates at 2026 Iowa State Fair

  • HAILEY PECK Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

So far, 21 candidates have secured their slot to talk at The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. 

Iowa Republican candidates' tax tour collides with manufacturing job losses

Iowa Republican candidates' tax tour collides with manufacturing job losses

  • Liam Halawith and Marissa Payne Des Moines Register

Two Iowa Republicans up for reelection in Congress touted the One Big, Beautiful Bill as a boon for U.S. manufacturers during a pair of visits to large manufacturers in their home districts.

Iowa secretary of state recognized for voter education, election security efforts

Iowa secretary of state recognized for voter education, election security efforts

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has received national recognition from two leading election administration organizations for the office's voter education and election security initiatives.

Rob Sand talks data centers, eminent domain, stakes of Iowa governor's race

Rob Sand talks data centers, eminent domain, stakes of Iowa governor's race

  • Jared McNett Sioux City Journal

Rob Sand, the 2026 Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, had just one word when asked about the news that President Donald Trump had endorsed Sand's opponent, Republican Zach Lahn.

Dave Muhlbauer calls to restore local control as officials criticize property tax law

Dave Muhlbauer calls to restore local control as officials criticize property tax law

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Dave Muhlbauer met with Linn County officials who said state policies are straining local budgets and services.

Homeless Iowans, providers brace for impact of federal funding changes

Homeless Iowans, providers brace for impact of federal funding changes

  • Isabelle Foland Des Moines Register

More than 700 Iowans could lose housing because of changes to a homelessness assistance program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Rep. Zach Nunn, US abor secretary say 2025 tax cuts help Iowa businesses expand

Rep. Zach Nunn, US abor secretary say 2025 tax cuts help Iowa businesses expand

    Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn played a key role in a law helping to support and expand Iowa manufacturing sector.

    Rob Sands says Iowa nursing home inspections improve, but staffing is low

    Rob Sands says Iowa nursing home inspections improve, but staffing is low

      State Auditor Rob Sand says Iowa has significantly improved nursing home inspections, but ranks 47th nationally in staffing as worker shortages continue.

      Rob Sand calls to end Iowa data center tax breaks, make companies cover costs

      Rob Sand calls to end Iowa data center tax breaks, make companies cover costs

        Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand proposed ending Iowa data center tax incentives, requiring companies to cover utility costs and boosting oversight.

        Gov. Kim Reynolds seeks disaster declaration for 4 counties after July flooding

        Gov. Kim Reynolds seeks disaster declaration for 4 counties after July flooding

          Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has asked President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for four central Iowa counties following severe storms, heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

          US House Libertarian candidate in Iowa ends campaign after medical emergency

          US House Libertarian candidate in Iowa ends campaign after medical emergency

            The Libertarian Party of Iowa announced Marco Battaglia has experienced a medical emergency.

            Iowa voters, including Republicans, responding to Rob Sand's campaign

            Iowa voters, including Republicans, responding to Rob Sand's campaign

              During three campaign events on one day last week, Democratic Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand made impressions on hundreds of Iowans, including some Republicans

              Upcoming trade trips to benefit Iowa, US trade official says

              Upcoming trade trips to benefit Iowa, US trade official says

                Upcoming trade missions to Australia and Vietnam will help diversify the country’s exports markets — especially for pork, corn and ethanol — and thus benefit Iowa producers, an official said.

                Local News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 13

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 13

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 10

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 10

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for Iowans to donate blood amid national shortage

                Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for Iowans to donate blood amid national shortage

                Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for Iowans to donate blood amid a national shortage this summer — and said she would “lead by example” with a donation Wednesday.

                Iowa sets new transmission standards for noise, guy wires, field strength

                Iowa sets new transmission standards for noise, guy wires, field strength

                Newly adopted rules from the Iowa Utilities Commission aim to “mitigate potential impacts” of proposed large-scale transmission projects. 

                Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

                Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

                The Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to have a “1776 Pork Chop Salute” at the Iowa State Fair this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

                Environmental groups sue Iowa DNR over Ottumwa coal plant discharge permits

                Environmental groups sue Iowa DNR over Ottumwa coal plant discharge permits

                A group of environmental organizations allege in a lawsuit that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources granted illegal discharge permits to a coal plant and its landfill in Ottumwa. 

                Nation & World

                Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes

                Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes

                As law enforcement agencies across the nation continue to use controversial license plate readers, a leading company behind the tech says a new update aims to crack down on police officers who misuse

                Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

                Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

                The move could set up a clash with a federal judge who previously ordered his name removed from the facade.

                5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

                5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

                NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.

                Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist

                Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist

                Katharine Hayhoe, global chief scientist with Nature Conservancy, says that while powerful storms and disastrous wildfires have always happened, global climate change has created conditions that make them more likely to occur.

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