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Government-politics

Here's a list of the bills Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law so far this year

Here's a list of the bills Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law so far this year

  • Scott Stewart

The Nonpareil has compiled a list of the bills Gov. Reynold has signed into law so far this legislative session.

As 100th day passes, lawmakers’ work on property taxes, eminent domain unfinished

As 100th day passes, lawmakers’ work on property taxes, eminent domain unfinished

  • Erin Murphy, Tom Barton and Maya Marchel Hoff Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

The 100th day of Iowa’s legislative session, a target for finishing the year’s work, passed Tuesday without agreement on top issues like property taxes and eminent domain.

Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird places $2.2 million fall ad buy

Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird places $2.2 million fall ad buy

  • LEE-GAZETTE DES MOINES BUREAU

The reservations were made in the Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Sioux City markets, the Bird campaign said.

Twedt-Ball debuts first TV ad, highlighting flood recovery work

Twedt-Ball debuts first TV ad, highlighting flood recovery work

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Twedt-Ball is running in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary

Democrats focus on affordability, reform in race for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

Democrats focus on affordability, reform in race for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Democrats in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race highlight anti-corruption plans as Lindsay James and Clint Twedt-Ball compete ahead of the June primary.

Iowa House approves pediatric cancer research funding

Iowa House approves pediatric cancer research funding

  • LEE-GAZETTE DES MOINES BUREAU

The Iowa House on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation to create a dedicated state funding stream for pediatric cancer research, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. 

Iowa Senate advances newest version of nuclear energy incentives bill

Iowa Senate advances newest version of nuclear energy incentives bill

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A Senate subcommittee advanced Senate File 2498 Tuesday, which would exempt nuclear energy projects in Iowa from state sales and use tax.

Iowa Senate rejects Health and Human Services leader’s nomination

Iowa Senate rejects Health and Human Services leader’s nomination

    Larry Johnson’s appointment as director of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services was rejected Tuesday by the Iowa Senate.

    Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley's latest comments on property tax legislation negotiations

    Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley's latest comments on property tax legislation negotiations

      Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, talks about the latest on negotiations over property tax legislation on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

      Iowa House Minority Leader Brian Meyer on the winding down of 2026 session of the Iowa Legislature

      Iowa House Minority Leader Brian Meyer on the winding down of 2026 session of the Iowa Legislature

        Iowa House Minority Leader Brian Meyer, D-Des Moines, talks about the winding down of the 2026 session of the Iowa Legislature on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.

        Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh gives latest on negotiations over property tax legislation

        Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh gives latest on negotiations over property tax legislation

          Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh, R-Spillville, talks about the latest on negotiations over property tax legislation on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

          Legalize cannabis, Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand says on 4/20

          Legalize cannabis, Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand says on 4/20

            Cannabis should be legal in Iowa for adult use — and regulated and taxed like alcohol — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said Monday.

            Democratic Iowa U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls unveils economic policy plan

            Democratic Iowa U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls unveils economic policy plan

              Wahls, a Democratic state senator from Coralville, is proposing a wealth tax on billionaires and increasing the federal minimum wage, among other proposals 

              Josh Turek calls service ‘greatest honor of my life’ in Iowa House retirement speech

              Josh Turek calls service ‘greatest honor of my life’ in Iowa House retirement speech

                State Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs delivered his retirement speech in the Iowa House Tuesday as he seeks the Democratic nomination in Iowa's U.S. Senate race. 

                Local News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                Barry Jurgensen share the history of the Underground Railroad in Iowa at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series.

                Disability Awareness Walk to bring Shenandoah community together

                Disability Awareness Walk to bring Shenandoah community together

                Shenandoah's Disability Awareness Walk takes place May 2

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Iowa State University to close, merge or consolidate 23 academic programs

                Iowa State University to close, merge or consolidate 23 academic programs

                Iowa State University on Wednesday shared plans with the Board of Regents to end, consolidate, or merge 23 academic majors — including Women and Gender Studies.

                Iowa public universities facing $15M to $20M deficit in 2027

                Iowa public universities facing $15M to $20M deficit in 2027

                Iowa’s public universities are facing budget deficits for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year totaling $15 million to $20 million thanks to rising expenses and assumed flat state funding.

                Nebraska man accused of attempted murder Wednesday in Council Bluffs

                Nebraska man accused of attempted murder Wednesday in Council Bluffs

                A man from Grand Island was arrested Wednesday in Fremont on suspicion of attempted murder after a cutting incident hours earlier in Council Bluffs.

                Cedar Rapids teen sought in connection with Iowa City Pedestrian Mall shooting

                Cedar Rapids teen sought in connection with Iowa City Pedestrian Mall shooting

                The Iowa City Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old in connection with the Sunday morning shooting on Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall that left five hospitalized.

                Nation & World

                Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                The move removes an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the central bank.

                Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide on election fraud beliefs, with Republicans the most distrustful.

                The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                A total of seven states now have new congressional district maps. Will Florida give the advantage to Republicans?

                Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

                Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

                Trump unveiled a project to restore the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, after hearing complaints about the filthy water and leaking foundation.

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                Cited for sexual abuse and 23 other violations, Iowa nursing home is fined $500

                Cited for sexual abuse and 23 other violations, Iowa nursing home is fined $500

                Iowa Senate rejects Health and Human Services leader’s nomination

                Iowa Senate rejects Health and Human Services leader’s nomination

                Watch as a man drives into the side of the Pottawattamie County Jail on Tuesday

                Watch as a man drives into the side of the Pottawattamie County Jail on Tuesday

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