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Government-politics

3 Iowa House incumbents lose primary against challengers from their party

3 Iowa House incumbents lose primary against challengers from their party

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

Three incumbents in the Iowa House lost in the Tuesday primary election against challengers from within their respective political party.

Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand warns that Iowa faces ‘fiscal time bomb’

Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand warns that Iowa faces ‘fiscal time bomb’

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said Thursday his general election approach will remain focused on bipartisanship and finding “reasonable” solutions for Iowans as he faces off against Zach Lahn.

Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

  • Jared McNett Sioux City Journal

Thursday afternoon, Sand's campaign called for debates with Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn in Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

  • Courtney Crowder and Stephen Gruber-Miller Des Moines Register

Since taking the Iowa Democratic Party helm about three years ago, chair Rita Hart said the group has been instituting a stronger and more orderly ground game.

Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

Libertarians, independents file to appear on Nov. 3 Iowa ballot

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Several Libertarian and independent candidates have submitted nomination petitions to appear on Iowa's Nov. 3 general election ballot, adding options to a number of high-profile statewide and congressional contests.

Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

Defend The Vote endorses Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Defend The Vote, a national organization focused on voting rights and democratic reforms, has endorsed Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race.

End Citizens United endorses Josh Turek in US Senate race

End Citizens United endorses Josh Turek in US Senate race

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

End Citizens United, a national organization focused on campaign finance reform and anti-corruption efforts, has endorsed Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek in Iowa's U.S. Senate race.

Democrats see opening, economy dominates and Lahn reshapes governor’s race

Democrats see opening, economy dominates and Lahn reshapes governor’s race

    Here are five takeaways from Iowa's primary: Turek boosts Democrats, Lahn stuns Feenstra, economy dominates and key House races loom.

    How did Zach Lahn win Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary?

    How did Zach Lahn win Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary?

      Iowa Republican campaign veterans break down how relative newcomer Zach Lahn won the party’s gubernatorial primary over Congressman Randy Feenstra on Tuesday.

      Iowa, Midwest senators sign letter of support for ethanol

      Iowa, Midwest senators sign letter of support for ethanol

        Five Midwest senators defended ethanol production and year-round E15 sales Wednesday in a letter to the Wall Street Journal.

        Iowa Republicans’ tough-on-crime bills signed into law

        Iowa Republicans’ tough-on-crime bills signed into law

          Habitual offenders will face a mandatory, seven-year sentence, and bail and warrant practices would be tightened under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

          Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs limits on public health emergency powers

          Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs limits on public health emergency powers

            Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday took final action on legislation passed in 2026, signing bills that limit a governor's authority during public health emergencies and impose new civic education requirements.

            Unofficial 2026 Iowa primary turnout up from 2022

            Unofficial 2026 Iowa primary turnout up from 2022

              More than 19% of the state’s registered voters participated in the 2026 primary election, up from more than 16% in the 2022 primaries, according to unofficial results.

              Here's how Iowa lawmakers are spending the state's $9.6 billion budget

              Here's how Iowa lawmakers are spending the state's $9.6 billion budget

                Iowa’s state spending will increase slightly in the coming year as revenues remain low because of GOP-backed tax cuts — leaving a $1.2 billion gap.

                Local News

                Kenton Rumery receives Quilt of Valor

                Kenton Rumery receives Quilt of Valor

                Kenton Delane Rumery receives his Quilt of Valor last month

                Bike with Mike fundraiser in Southwest Iowa will include behavioral health village

                Bike with Mike fundraiser in Southwest Iowa will include behavioral health village

                Saturday's Bike with Mike event on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail will feature a behavioral health village featuring eight local behavioral health organizations.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 27

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Red Oak nursing home resident allegedly called 911 after being left ‘gasping for air’

                Red Oak nursing home resident allegedly called 911 after being left ‘gasping for air’

                A Red Oak nursing home where a resident called 911 to receive medical attention while struggling to breathe could be facing fines of more than $27,000.

                State & Regional

                3 Iowa House incumbents lose primary against challengers from their party

                3 Iowa House incumbents lose primary against challengers from their party

                Three incumbents in the Iowa House lost in the Tuesday primary election against challengers from within their respective political party.

                Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand warns that Iowa faces ‘fiscal time bomb’

                Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand warns that Iowa faces ‘fiscal time bomb’

                Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said Thursday his general election approach will remain focused on bipartisanship and finding “reasonable” solutions for Iowans as he faces off against Zach Lahn.

                Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

                Rob Sand challenges Zach Lahn to 4 debates including in Sioux City

                Thursday afternoon, Sand's campaign called for debates with Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn in Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

                Since taking the Iowa Democratic Party helm about three years ago, chair Rita Hart said the group has been instituting a stronger and more orderly ground game.

                Nation & World

                She helped America win WWII. Meet a real-life 'Rosie the Riveter'

                She helped America win WWII. Meet a real-life 'Rosie the Riveter'

                Jennifer McMullen is one of many women who took factory jobs that kept the country running during the war — and changed the role of women in the workforce.

                Trump's low approval rating stays steady, new poll shows. Here's why

                Trump's low approval rating stays steady, new poll shows. Here's why

                President Donald Trump's approval rating remained steady near the lowest levels of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, as the country anticipates continued high gas prices

                More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?

                More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?

                Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washington and Missouri, respectively. 

                Best & Worst States for Working Dads (2026)

                Fatherhood is a responsibility that has evolved significantly over time. In 1972,

                85%

                of American families depended on a single income, typically earned by the father, who spent most of the week at work while mothers stayed home to care for the children. Today,

                72.1%

                of married mothers are part of the workforce. While that figure still trails the

                94.4%

                of married fathers who work, the gap continues to narrow.

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                Trump trashes the NBA. So why will he attend Knicks-Spurs finals game?

                More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?

                More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

                With primary night behind them, Iowa Democrats are 'fired up'

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