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Government-politics

Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Federal disaster assistance has been approved for four central Iowa counties that experienced severe storms and flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.

Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently was presented with Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, the Iowa National Guard and governor’s office announced Wednesday.

Disappearing federal funding threatens immigration services

Disappearing federal funding threatens immigration services

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa immigration advocates warn that shrinking federal support is threatening legal services for immigrants and refugees, including Afghans awaiting green cards.

Iowa Democratic candidates make cases at Polk County Steak Fry fundraiser

Iowa Democratic candidates make cases at Polk County Steak Fry fundraiser

  • HAILEY PECK Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Democratic candidates discussed constituent access, government accountability and water quality concerns while criticizing Republican opponents’ records and priorities.

Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes Democrats as ‘Marxists and Islamists’ at Iowa event

Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes Democrats as ‘Marxists and Islamists’ at Iowa event

  • Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said Saturday Iowans couuld play an important role in keeping “Marxists and Islamists” who he said have taken over the Democratic Party.

Ag Secretary Brook Rollins talks Donald Trump beef import taxes in Iowa

Ag Secretary Brook Rollins talks Donald Trump beef import taxes in Iowa

  • Erin Murphy Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday in Iowa said she advocated “vigorously” for what she thought was the right thing to do when President Trump lifted tariffs on beef imports.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins unveils project to improve farmer data reporting

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins unveils project to improve farmer data reporting

  • Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced plans to “modernize” agricultural data reporting with the goal of making it more accurate and less burdensome for farmers. 

US House passes Hinson bill targeting international trade crimes

US House passes Hinson bill targeting international trade crimes

    The U.S. House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation Monday led by U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, aimed at strengthening federal investigations and prosecutions of international trade crimes.

    Iowa’s Chuck Grassley and his vacuum, ‘Beth,’ now a bobblehead

    Iowa’s Chuck Grassley and his vacuum, ‘Beth,’ now a bobblehead

      The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Friday announced a limited-edition bobblehead featuring Grassley, the longtime Republican U.S. Senator from Iowa, with Beth, his Hoover vacuum cleaner.

      New legislation redistributes school funding for 2026-27 school year

      New legislation redistributes school funding for 2026-27 school year

        A law that Gov. Kim Reynolds signed in May is ringing in significant changes for Iowa's public charter school system, including a change to the way their teachers get paid.

        Josh Turek emphasizes bipartisan record in Council Bluffs campaign stop

        Josh Turek emphasizes bipartisan record in Council Bluffs campaign stop

          U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek returned to his hometown of Council Bluffs on Monday, using a campaign appearance to highlight his record of working with Republicans.

          Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urges caution around schools as classes resume

          Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urges caution around schools as classes resume

            Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding drivers to obey school bus and school-zone traffic laws as students return to classrooms across Iowa.

            Mariannette Miller-Meeks talks cancer research, care with Iowa advocates

            Mariannette Miller-Meeks talks cancer research, care with Iowa advocates

              Iowa has the second-highest rate of new cancer cases in the nation. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks sat down with cancer survivors and researchers Monday to discuss what can be done.

              Iowa Republican touring to criticize Josh Turek's voting record

              Iowa Republican touring to criticize Josh Turek's voting record

                The Republican Party of Iowa chair is going on a tour around the state to criticize Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek's missed votes as a state lawmaker. 

                Local News

                Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

                Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

                Shenandoah High School has been named one of the best high schools in Iowa

                James Uhlenkamp announces campaign for Iowa Senate District 9 seat

                James Uhlenkamp announces campaign for Iowa Senate District 9 seat

                James Uhlenkamp is running for the open seat representing District 9 in the Iowa Senate.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree coming up Oct. 3

                71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree coming up Oct. 3

                The 71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Clarinda.

                State & Regional

                Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

                Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

                Federal disaster assistance has been approved for four central Iowa counties that experienced severe storms and flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.

                Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

                Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

                Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently was presented with Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, the Iowa National Guard and governor’s office announced Wednesday.

                Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

                Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

                More than $5,000 in improper spending and another $117,000 in unsupported spending at an Eastern Iowa chamber of commerce was reported by the state auditor’s office Wednesday.

                Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

                Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

                Iowa will pay a former Division of Criminal Investigations Director $287,500 to settle a lawsuit in which she claimed she faced gender-based discrimination on the job.

                Nation & World

                US envoys hope for new Ukraine-Russia talks soon after visits to both capitals

                US envoys hope for new Ukraine-Russia talks soon after visits to both capitals

                U.S. peace envoys herald new momentum in peace talks after meeting the Ukrainian president in Kyiv on Sunday as the Trump administration pushes to end the war in Ukraine.

                Tech travelers flock to China as global innovation race heats up

                Tech travelers flock to China as global innovation race heats up

                Investors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row seat to what many believe could be the next technological revolution.

                This everyday job has gotten deadlier over the past decade, data shows

                This everyday job has gotten deadlier over the past decade, data shows

                A job that might seem routine compared with logging or mining became considerably more dangerous and deadlier over the past decade.

                The 9/11 attacks hit 25 years ago. They're still shaping our lives

                The 9/11 attacks hit 25 years ago. They're still shaping our lives

                A quarter-century later, 9/11 still echoes.

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                A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms

                A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms

                Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

                Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

                Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

                Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

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