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Iowa Politics

Iowa Sen. Ernst says she had ‘encouraging’ meeting with controversial Pentagon pick The Gazette01:14Joni Ernst Iowa Senate Iowa

Iowa Republicans rage over Sen. Joni Ernst Iowa Starting Line03:41Joni Ernst Iowa Senate Iowa

Iowa sues Biden administration to verify status of 2,000 registered voters who may be… Fox News13:24Iowa Joe Biden US

Iowa citizenship status information challenge Democracy Docket23:04Iowa Joe Biden US

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82 ABC News09:05Iowa US US Politics

Longtime Iowa Congressman Jim Leach dies at 82 Iowa Starting Line05:40Iowa US US Politics

McGowan, possible Lt. Gov. pick, gets high marks from Northwest Iowa civic leaders Sioux City Journal, Iowa11:56Kim Reynolds Iowa Business Iowa

Who will it be? Some insiders believe Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ lieutenant governor pick will come… The Gazette11:01Kim Reynolds Iowa Business Iowa

Pressure on Iowa senator shows consequences for Republicans who oppose Trump PBS Online16:42US Senate Iowa Republicans

Why is Joni Ernst coming around on Pete Hegseth? Esquire22:51US Senate Iowa Republicans

Democrats will return to Des Moines with legislation to feed Iowa kids during the summer Iowa Starting Line21:31Iowa Republicans US Democratic Party

CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Iowa Taxpayers Association honors Reynolds Globe Gazette, Iowa23:10Iowa Business Iowa Capitol Notebook

Capitol Notebook: Iowa Taxpayers Association honors Gov. Kim Reynolds The Gazette22:25Iowa Business Iowa Capitol Notebook

Sen. Grassley to meet with Pete Hegseth before deciding whether to confirm him as Defense Secretary KCRG TV 9, Iowa18:34Chuck Grassley Iowa Senate Iowa

Trump aides suggest Joni Ernst may try to sink Hegseth nomination The Independent21:30Chuck Grassley Iowa Senate Iowa

CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Advocates launch campaign for hands-free driving law in Iowa Globe Gazette, Iowa12:57Iowa

Iowa City lifts tobacco permit moratorium The Gazette16:51Tobacco Iowa

Iowa City council denies Truth and Reconciliation Commission extension request The Gazette00:21Tobacco Iowa

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In the last 6 hours

Pressure on Iowa senator shows consequences for Republicans who oppose Trump PBS Online16:42

In the last 8 hours

Waterloo man receives Governor’s Lifesaving Award, Oelwein officers receive Sullivan Brothers'… Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa14:09

Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Ship A Chunk Of One Agency's Employees Out Of DC The Daily Caller13:34

Earlier today

NW Iowa Reps. Bossman, Holt, Jones, Wheeler land chair positions in legislature Sioux City Journal, Iowa11:59

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82 ABC News09:05

Longtime Iowa Congressman Jim Leach dies at 82 Iowa Starting Line05:40

The 2024 Iowa Poll for President: A Cautionary Tale Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball05:40

Former Rep. Jim Leach, Iowa Republican, dies at 82 The Washington Times01:18

Iowa City council denies Truth and Reconciliation Commission extension request The Gazette00:21

Yesterday

Capitol Notebook: Iowans honored for heroic acts at Capitol ceremony The Gazette23:44 11-Dec-24

Democrats will return to Des Moines with legislation to feed Iowa kids during the summer Iowa Starting Line21:31 11-Dec-24

Attorney General Bird Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Kash Patel as FBI Director Iowa Attorney General (Press Release)21:14 11-Dec-24

Democrats keep IA-01, IA-03 on top target list for 2026 Bleeding Heartland19:00 11-Dec-24

Sen. Grassley to meet with Pete Hegseth before deciding whether to confirm him as Defense Secretary KCRG TV 9, Iowa18:34 11-Dec-24

Iowa City lifts tobacco permit moratorium The Gazette16:51 11-Dec-24

Capitol notebook: Advocates launch campaign for hands-free driving law in Iowa Globe Gazette, Iowa12:57 11-Dec-24

Ernst Signals Support For Hegseth After ‘Encouraging Conversations’ Tipp Insights09:44 11-Dec-24

Latino vote shifts toward Trump across the country KCRG TV 9, Iowa04:29 11-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

Report details concerning labor practices in Iowa's construction industry The Gazette23:10 10-Dec-24

Why Is Joni Ernst Coming Around on Pete Hegseth? Esquire22:51 10-Dec-24

As Trump supporters pressure her, Sen. Ernst again meets with Pete Hengseth KWQC02:58 10-Dec-24

Iowa Sen. Ernst says she had ‘encouraging’ meeting with controversial Pentagon pick The Gazette01:14 10-Dec-24

Panel: Too soon to recommend changes for Iowa’s new Area Education Agency law The Gazette00:40 10-Dec-24

Sen. Grassley Tells FBI's Wray, Time to 'Move On' NewsMax23:07 9-Dec-24

Cedar Rapids man wins $500K in Iowa Lottery scratch game The Gazette20:31 9-Dec-24

Grassley rips Wray's 'failed' leadership at FBI with 11 pages of examples in blistering 'no… Fox News20:04 9-Dec-24

Government Notes: Iowa City school board to consider cell phone policy The Gazette11:35 9-Dec-24

Here’s what Trump’s deportation plans could mean for Iowans The Gazette11:30 8-Dec-24

Iowa Republicans rage over Sen. Joni Ernst Iowa Starting Line03:41 7-Dec-24

Hinson defends Ernst over senator’s hesitancy to back Trump’s defense secretary pick Daily Nonpareil, Iowa23:59 6-Dec-24

Capitol notebook: Iowa Taxpayers Association honors Reynolds Globe Gazette, Iowa23:10 6-Dec-24

Trump aides suggest Joni Ernst may try to sink Hegseth nomination The Independent21:30 6-Dec-24

D.C. Dispatch: Miller-Meeks calls for PBM reform, Ernst and Grassley prepare for Trump nominees Iowa Capital Dispatch21:26 6-Dec-24

McGowan, possible Lt. Gov. pick, gets high marks from Northwest Iowa civic leaders Sioux City Journal, Iowa11:56 6-Dec-24

Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst noncommittal on Trump's nomination to U.S. Defense Department Quad-City Times, Iowa22:44 5-Dec-24

Capitol Notebook: Iowa Taxpayers Association honors Gov. Kim Reynolds The Gazette22:25 5-Dec-24

Iowa’s Joni Ernst noncommittal on Trump’s nomination to U.S. Defense Department The Gazette21:55 5-Dec-24

Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications Totaling More… National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Press Release)16:40 5-Dec-24

Iowa sues Biden administration to verify status of 2,000 registered voters who may be… Fox News13:24 5-Dec-24

Who will it be? Some insiders believe Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ lieutenant governor pick will come… The Gazette11:01 5-Dec-24

Hegseth meets with combat veteran and sexual assault survivor Sen. Ernst ABC News02:51 5-Dec-24

Ernst, Grassley hold pivotal roles in confirmation of Defense Secretary nominee KCRG TV 9, Iowa00:34 5-Dec-24

In the last month

Plans withdrawn to build CO2 pipeline through Illinois, Iowa Just The News22:31 4-Dec-24

Iowa sues Biden administration over noncitizen voting debacle Washington Examiner19:20 4-Dec-24

ICYMI: Is Kristi Noem ready to run FEMA? South Dakota flood victims doubt it. Democrats.org15:54 4-Dec-24

Davenport plans to amend traffic camera ordinance to comply with state law Quad-City Times, Iowa12:33 4-Dec-24

State leaders file lawsuit against Biden administration KCRG TV 9, Iowa04:35 4-Dec-24

Iowa’s Bird, Pate sue feds to release citizenship information requested before election The Gazette00:20 4-Dec-24

Iowa Sues Biden Administration Over Noncitizen Voting Data Democracy Docket23:05 3-Dec-24

Iowa Citizenship Status Information Challenge Democracy Docket23:04 3-Dec-24

Iowa Republicans plan property tax reform push in upcoming session KCRG TV 9, Iowa22:49 3-Dec-24

Capitol Notebook: Iowans tell Ernst to vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr. nomination The Gazette22:27 3-Dec-24

State settles in deaths of UIHC patients, Des Moines police dog The Gazette20:25 3-Dec-24

Craig Johnson named vice chair of Iowa House Ethics Committee Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa20:12 3-Dec-24

Attorney General Bird Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General Iowa Attorney General (Press Release)19:49 3-Dec-24

Iowa sues Biden administration seeking citizenship status of over 2,000 registered voters Los Angeles Times19:49 3-Dec-24

Iowa claims Biden administration illegally denied access to citizenship records Courthouse News19:11 3-Dec-24

Iowa sues Biden admin for info on citizenship status of 2,000+ voters CBS Chicago19:10 3-Dec-24

Iowa AG sues Biden admin for withholding noncitizen voter data Just The News18:33 3-Dec-24

Iowa sues Biden administration for citizenship status of over 2,000 registered voters MailOnline17:45 3-Dec-24

Iowa suing Biden-Harris Administration over noncitizen voter data KCRG TV 9, Iowa15:42 3-Dec-24

Attorney General Bird and Secretary Pate Sue the Biden-Harris Administration to Hand Over Election Integrity Data Iowa Attorney General (Press Release)15:24 3-Dec-24

Recount confirms Davenport Democrat Monica Kurth's win in Iowa House District 98 The Dispatch–Argus11:57 3-Dec-24

Iowa is definitely no longer a swing state Bleeding Heartland05:12 3-Dec-24

Iowa immigrant advocacy group urges undocumented people to prepare for 2nd Trump term WOWT23:58 2-Dec-24

Miller-Meeks’ narrow win, rest of Iowa’s election results certified The Gazette22:28 2-Dec-24

Capitol Notebook: Reynolds, GOP governors warn ag economy at risk without new farm bill The Gazette22:08 2-Dec-24

Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find CBS News21:10 2-Dec-24

Reynolds appoints judge she helped oust from Iowa Legislature The Gazette22:59 29-Nov-24

Iowa City looks to finalize tobacco zoning code changes The Gazette21:48 29-Nov-24

House Republicans widen majority with latest Iowa win Fox News - YouTube16:32 29-Nov-24

Rep. Miller-Meeks wins re-election after recount in Iowa, giving GOP 219 House seats Fox News15:25 29-Nov-24

Opinion: Communication wasn’t Democrats’ problem The Gazette13:36 29-Nov-24

Cedar Valley area food-based organizations receive state funding Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa13:11 29-Nov-24

Capitol Notebook: 3 recounts for Iowa legislative seats settled The Gazette18:15 28-Nov-24

Does DOGE Need Congress For Massive Budget Cutting? Tipp Insights12:16 28-Nov-24

Iowa politicians react to Trump's proposed tariffs KCRG TV 9, Iowa23:30 27-Nov-24

California Democrat unseats Michelle Steel while Iowa's Miller-Meeks secures reelection: AP Just The News23:23 27-Nov-24

Key House race is decided after recount while Democrats flip a seat in the battle for the… MailOnline23:20 27-Nov-24

Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race MailOnline21:34 27-Nov-24

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa race The Washington Times21:31 27-Nov-24

Attorney General Bird Announces Top Tips to Shop Smart and Scam-Free on Black Friday Weekend Iowa Attorney General (Press Release)18:17 27-Nov-24

Iowa Gov. Reynolds: Lt. Gov. selection coming 'really soon' Sioux City Journal, Iowa17:30 27-Nov-24

Attorney General Bird Sues Woke Wallstreet to Protect Families and Farmers Iowa Attorney General (Press Release)17:16 27-Nov-24

Iowa’s Ernst to Musk and Ramaswamy: Here’s $1 trillion in spending cuts The Gazette14:41 27-Nov-24

Iowa concludes agriculture mission to Taiwan Taiwan News10:26 27-Nov-24

Iowa farmer reacts to Trump tariff plan KCRG TV 9, Iowa04:29 27-Nov-24

Sen. Ernst Sends Cost Cut Recommendations to DOGE NewsMax23:34 26-Nov-24

Lt. governor selection will be announced ‘really soon,’ Iowa Gov. Reynolds says The Gazette23:23 26-Nov-24

Iowa Taxpayers on Hook for $18K So Far for Dem-Backed Recount NewsMax22:36 26-Nov-24

Family reunites with $317,000 thanks to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Quad-City Times, Iowa21:26 26-Nov-24

Wulf to serve as chair of Iowa House Natural Resources Committee Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa20:44 26-Nov-24

Sen. Grassley: Trump Tariffs 'a Negotiating Tool' NewsMax20:06 26-Nov-24

Iowa leaders optimistic about Trump and nominee for agriculture secretary Quad-City Times, Iowa19:38 26-Nov-24

Iowa leaders optimistic about Trump and ag secretary The Gazette17:12 26-Nov-24

‘Accountability Is Coming’: Iowa’s Ernst Sends Musk’s DOGE $2T Worth of Ways to Gut Government… The Daily Signal17:06 26-Nov-24

How DOGE Could Be Different Than Past Panels to Cut Government Spending The Daily Signal01:16 26-Nov-24

Iowa Republicans form House higher education committee for ‘long overdue’ review Higher Ed Dive00:33 26-Nov-24

Hunger advocates issue recommendations to fight food insecurity in Iowa The Gazette23:55 25-Nov-24

Capitol Notebook: Sen. Janice Weiner selected to lead Iowa Senate Democrats Quad-City Times, Iowa23:27 25-Nov-24

Capitol Notebook: Iowa City Sen. Weiner selected to lead Iowa Senate Democrats The Gazette22:33 25-Nov-24

How redistricting helped Republicans expand Iowa Senate majority Bleeding Heartland22:05 25-Nov-24

8th Circuit hears case on county setback authority for C02 pipelines South Dakota Public Broadcasting21:17 25-Nov-24

Reynolds to pitch barring cellphones in K-12 classrooms Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa11:19 25-Nov-24

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst to chair 'Doge' Caucus Fox News14:20 24-Nov-24

What happened to Northwest Iowa Democrats in 2024 and what comes next? Sioux City Journal, Iowa11:14 24-Nov-24

Funding boost speeds up rehabbing Iowa’s old coal mines The Gazette11:00 24-Nov-24

Iowa Senate Democrats elect Sen. Janice Weiner to be new minority leader Iowa Public Radio23:05 23-Nov-24

Hinson: Illegal immigrants with criminal past should ‘self-deport’ Globe Gazette, Iowa14:09 23-Nov-24

Muscatine City Council hears results of flood study Quad-City Times, Iowa13:14 23-Nov-24

Iowa Gov. Reynolds to pitch barring students from having cell phones in classrooms The Gazette02:00 23-Nov-24

Number of women seeking long-acting birth control, sterilization rises after Trump’s re-election KCRG TV 9, Iowa00:25 23-Nov-24

Iowa Supreme Court upholds land survey abilities of pipeline companies in Summit case Nebraska Examiner23:42 22-Nov-24

USDA denies Iowa plan for delivery of summer food boxes The Gazette23:17 22-Nov-24

Iowa House Republicans form Higher Education reform committee KCRG TV 9, Iowa18:49 22-Nov-24

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In the federal government, Iowa is represented by two U.S. Senators and four U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley and all four House Representatives are Republicans. Iowa also has a Republican governor, Kim Reynolds, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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