Browsing Category

Iowa Politics

3268 posts

Stimulating discussion on Iowa elections, politics & government.

Young Releases Second Ad in Iowa 3rd Congressional District Race

David Young, the Republican nominee in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race, released his second ad targeting U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s health care plan.

Reynolds Announces Ten Additional Counties Will Receive FEMA Individual Assistance

Individuals and business owners in Benton, Boone, Cedar, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Story, and Tama counties may now apply for the FEMA Individual Assistance Program.

Iowa Democrats Sue Pate, Legislative Council Over Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Requests

Iowa Democrats sue Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the Iowa Legislative Council saying his July 17 emergency directive related to absentee ballot request forms violates state law.

Kanye West Remains on Iowa’s November Ballot for President

The State Objection Panel unanimously dismissed two objections to Kanye West’s nomination petitions as a non-affiliated candidate for President in Iowa.

Miller-Meeks Challenges Hart to Disavow ‘Defund Police’ Movement

Mariannette Miller-Meeks called on Rita Hart to disavow the ‘Defund the Police’ movement as a coalition of 30 law enforcement officers endorses her campaign

Ernst Releases New Ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a survivor of sexual assault and domestic abuse, released a new ad focused on the challenges she has faced.

Ashley Hinson Launches Third TV Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released her third television ad titled “Games.”

Ernst: The Iowa Way

Joni Ernst: “In times of need, Iowans will always help out their fellow Iowans. I’m so proud of our state and the way we respond to challenges.”

Reynolds Orders Bars, Clubs Closed in Six Counties Due to COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered bars, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and night clubs in Black Hawk, Dallas, Johnson, Linn, Polk, and Story counties to close.

Ernst Says Biden-Harris Ticket Would Be Hostile to Farmers

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, provided recorded remarks for the third night of the 2020 Republican National Convention.

Des Moines Mayor Issues Face Mask Mandate

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie signed an emergency declaration making face masks mandatory to address the community spread of COVID-19.

Watch: Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Speech to 2020 Republican National Convention

Gov. Kim Reynolds gave a short speech remotely during the second night of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Reynolds Allocates $100 Million In CARES Act Funding to Support Iowa Agriculture

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “COVID-19 and a devastating derecho dealt a major blow to everything from the demand for ethanol to the supply of meat on grocery store shelves.”

Reynolds Seeks USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation for 57 Counties Hit by Derecho

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “The derecho storm dealt another gut punch to Iowa farmers, wiping out whole fields, demolishing grain bins and other farm buildings.”

Trump Approves FEMA Individual Assistance for Iowans in Linn County

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “President Trump’s swift and decisive response will deliver critical assistance for our state as we continue to recover from this devastating storm.”

Hinson Launches Second Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released her second TV ad titled “Grace.”