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Government-politics

Why Iowa’s new abortion pill law will have limited impact

Why Iowa’s new abortion pill law will have limited impact

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

What will Iowa's new abortion pill law do? Drake Law professor Sally Frank explains how shield laws, telemedicine and Iowa's six-week ban interact.

Democrats impose tougher penalties for defying presidential nominating calendar

Democrats impose tougher penalties for defying presidential nominating calendar

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

DNC proposes tougher penalties for states and candidates that violate the 2028 presidential calendar, raising stakes for Iowa's caucuses.

New DHHS program Thrive Iowa aims to remove barriers to family support

New DHHS program Thrive Iowa aims to remove barriers to family support

  • Isabelle Foland Des Moines Register

Thrive Iowa, a new initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services, has launched in a number of counties with the goal of helping struggling Iowa families

Rob Sand says he won't amend 2020 audit report after Treasury findings

Rob Sand says he won't amend 2020 audit report after Treasury findings

  • Hailey Peck Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

The Iowa Department of Management has asked state auditor Rob Sand to correct 2020 audit report. 

RFK Jr. urges another Iowa Libertarian to leave House race, recording shows

RFK Jr. urges another Iowa Libertarian to leave House race, recording shows

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Audio reveals RFK Jr. urged Iowa Libertarian Rick Stewart to consider withdrawing from a competitive U.S. House race in Iowa.

Libertarian candidates ask judge to restore them to Iowa ballot

Libertarian candidates ask judge to restore them to Iowa ballot

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Libertarian candidates sue to regain Iowa ballot access, challenging the State Objection Panel ruling and ask the court to consider new evidence.

US energy secretary says in Iowa that data centers ‘crucial’ for country’s future

US energy secretary says in Iowa that data centers ‘crucial’ for country’s future

  • Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch

U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly praised the virtues of data centers while calling for a “nuclear renaissance” in relation to the nation’s growing electricity demands.

Robert  F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

    U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

    Greater Des Moines Watershed Program launches with more cover crop incentives

    Greater Des Moines Watershed Program launches with more cover crop incentives

      Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the launch of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a new initiative aimed at expanding conservation practices across 22 counties.

      Josh Turek criticizes Ashley Hinson’s vote for Medicaid cuts at healthcare event

      Josh Turek criticizes Ashley Hinson’s vote for Medicaid cuts at healthcare event

        Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek said Monday he plans to show Iowans how his Republican opponent Ashley Hinson’s vote for the 2025 tax and spending law have hurt people.

        Ashley Hinson wants ‘in-depth briefing’ on any Iran deal

        Ashley Hinson wants ‘in-depth briefing’ on any Iran deal

          Ashley Hinson says sanctions relief should depend on verified Iranian compliance while Congress awaits details on Trump's proposed agreement.

          Candidates for 2028 caucus coming — already — to Iowa

          Candidates for 2028 caucus coming — already — to Iowa

            With many competitive elections on Iowa’s ballot this fall, the state may be visited by potential presidential hopefuls.

            For more than 50 years, Iowa has tested future presidents

            For more than 50 years, Iowa has tested future presidents

              As America marks its 250th anniversary, we look back at the past 50 years of the Iowa caucuses testing the mettle of future presidents. 

              New Iowa law likely won't stop mail order abortion pills, critics say

              New Iowa law likely won't stop mail order abortion pills, critics say

                Starting July 1, Iowans seeking abortion-inducing pills will be legally required to receive them in person from a healthcare provider.

                Local News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 29

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 29

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Why Iowa’s new abortion pill law will have limited impact

                Why Iowa’s new abortion pill law will have limited impact

                What will Iowa's new abortion pill law do? Drake Law professor Sally Frank explains how shield laws, telemedicine and Iowa's six-week ban interact.

                Democrats impose tougher penalties for defying presidential nominating calendar

                Democrats impose tougher penalties for defying presidential nominating calendar

                DNC proposes tougher penalties for states and candidates that violate the 2028 presidential calendar, raising stakes for Iowa's caucuses.

                New DHHS program Thrive Iowa aims to remove barriers to family support

                New DHHS program Thrive Iowa aims to remove barriers to family support

                Thrive Iowa, a new initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services, has launched in a number of counties with the goal of helping struggling Iowa families

                How do you ship a seal from California to Des Moines? FedEx

                How do you ship a seal from California to Des Moines? FedEx

                Blank Park Zoo's newest resident is now in Iowa through some unconventional means: FedEx. Now that's what you call a successful delivery.

                Nation & World

                Terry Savage: What Trump accounts can do for your kids' future

                Terry Savage: What Trump accounts can do for your kids' future

                If you have a child born between Jan 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028, you are eligible for a special $1,000 bonus from the government. The child will need his or her own Social Security number to qualify. Smart money philanthropists, including Michael Dell and Ray Dalio, have set up foundation money to contribute to Trump accounts on behalf of children of low-income...

                NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

                NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

                The joint exercises were conducted at a perilous moment for NATO, with the Trump administration questioning the value of the 77-year-old alliance.

                Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

                Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

                Handing Trump a stinging defeat, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.

                US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

                US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

                The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, in several rulings since 2010 has chipped away at campaign finance laws.

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                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

                Default speed limit to increase on many Iowa rural roads July 1

                Default speed limit to increase on many Iowa rural roads July 1

                Experts see potential for Iowa hydrogen, but need funding and data sharing

                Experts see potential for Iowa hydrogen, but need funding and data sharing

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