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Government-politics

State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Health insurance legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Health insurance legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

How Kim Reynolds’ priorities fared in her final year as Iowa governor

How Kim Reynolds’ priorities fared in her final year as Iowa governor

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won on taxes, schools and welfare reform, but proposals on birth control and health care stalled in final Iowa session.

Pete Buttigieg endorses Turek in Iowa Dems’ Senate primary

Pete Buttigieg endorses Turek in Iowa Dems’ Senate primary

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Turek, a state legislator from Council Bluffs, and Zach Wahls, a state legislator from Coralville, seek Iowa Democrats’ nomination in the state’s open-seat U.S. Senate election.

Steen’s latest ad in Iowa governor race calls Feenstra a ‘RINO’

Steen’s latest ad in Iowa governor race calls Feenstra a ‘RINO’

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Adam Steen’s new ad in Iowa’s Republican primary for governor calls perceived front-runner Randy Feenstra a RINO, meaning “Republican in name only.”

US House passes year-round sales of E15, but fate uncertain in Senate

US House passes year-round sales of E15, but fate uncertain in Senate

  • Erin Murphy Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Federal legislation to allow the sale of E15 gasoline year-round passed the U.S. House on Wednesday night.

Here’s what to know as early voting begins for Iowa’s 2026 primaries

Here’s what to know as early voting begins for Iowa’s 2026 primaries

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowans will have the chance to weigh in on contests determining either the Republican and Democratic nominees in several federal and state races.

Iowa Newspaper Association's Political Voices discuss immigration and workforce policy

Iowa Newspaper Association's Political Voices discuss immigration and workforce policy

    The Iowa Newspaper Association's Political Voices program aims to foster thoughtful civic dialogue across communities through meaningful, respectful discussion of important public issues.

    Felony charges for animal torture signed into Iowa law

    Felony charges for animal torture signed into Iowa law

      Severe cases of animal torture are now a felony on first offense in Iowa under legislation signed into law Monday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

      Warren tells Iowa Democrats that ‘we need you’ in fight for Senate control

      Warren tells Iowa Democrats that ‘we need you’ in fight for Senate control

        Elizabeth Warren joined Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls in Des Moines, saying Iowa could decide Senate control in the 2026 election.

        Ashley Hinson unveils her first ad in US Senate campaign

        Ashley Hinson unveils her first ad in US Senate campaign

          Veterans care, healthcare and a ban on stock trading by members of Congress are the topics broached by Republican Ashley Hinson in the first ad of her U.S. Senate campaign.

          Which bills passed the Iowa Legislature this year? Which didn’t?

          Which bills passed the Iowa Legislature this year? Which didn’t?

            A look at which bills were approved by Iowa state lawmakers during this year’s legislative session, and which did not make the cut.

            Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

            Governor’s office says IPERS misconduct allegations not criminal

              Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office says allegations tied to two departing IPERS leaders were not criminal. Former CEO Greg Samorajski resigned May 1.

              Iowa animal torture now a felony on first offense after Gov. Reynolds signs new law

              Iowa animal torture now a felony on first offense after Gov. Reynolds signs new law

                Animal Rescue League of Iowa CEO Tom Colvin and Humane World for Animals Iowa State Director Preston Moore talk about Gov. Kim Reynolds signing into law a measure that will make animal torture a felony on the first offensive in Iowa.

                Local News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Students earn top honors at National History Day state contest, advance to nationals

                Students earn top honors at National History Day state contest, advance to nationals

                This year's national qualifiers include students from 20 different Iowa schools.

                Fremont-Mills biology students spend Earth Day at Blackburn State Park

                Fremont-Mills biology students spend Earth Day at Blackburn State Park

                Guides presented five different sessions throughout the day. to the 19 biology students.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 18

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Council Bluffs Post Office collects about 14,000 pounds of donations for food banks

                Council Bluffs Post Office collects about 14,000 pounds of donations for food banks

                The Council Bluffs Post Office collected more than 14,000 pounds of food donations during Stamp out Hunger food drive.

                Iowa State expert answers hantavirus questions amid cruise ship outbreak

                Iowa State expert answers hantavirus questions amid cruise ship outbreak

                With visions of masked and gloved medical professionals resurrecting worries of COVID and another pandemic, Iowa State’s Molly Lee answered key questions.

                Instructure reaches deal with hackers; Iowa universities resume Canvas use

                Instructure reaches deal with hackers; Iowa universities resume Canvas use

                A week after schools nationwide learned their student data had been breached via cyberattack on Instructure, the tech company Monday said it’s “reached an agreement” with hackers.

                State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

                State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

                Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

                Nation & World

                Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

                Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

                Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

                Senate advances measure limiting Trump's Iran war powers

                Senate advances measure limiting Trump's Iran war powers

                The Senate advanced a war powers resolution Tuesday evening that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorization. 

                Trump posts AI-generated image of himself beside a shackled alien

                Trump posts AI-generated image of himself beside a shackled alien

                In his latest posting spree on social media, Trump uploaded images depicting himself blowing up several spacecraft and walking beside a muscular alien in handcuffs.

                RAW: DC: TRUMP: I THINK IRAN WAR IS POPULAR

                RAW: DC: TRUMP: I THINK IRAN WAR IS POPULAR

                President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn.

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                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

                What's known about the San Diego mosque shooting that left 5 dead

                What's known about the San Diego mosque shooting that left 5 dead

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