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Could Democrats Hold Both Iowa Senate Seats by 2027?
Could Democrats Hold Both Iowa Senate Seats by 2027? The Path Is Narrow but Real.How Iowa's...
Zach Lahn Wins Iowa GOP Governor Primary
Outsider to Represent GOP in Gubernatorial Race Businessman and farmer Zach Lahn won the...
Have We Been Misled About Inflation?
Were We Misled About Inflation? For millions of Americans, inflation after Covid was real,...
What Are Tariffs and How Do They Affect Iowans?
What Are Tariffs, and How Do They Affect Iowa? For many Americans, tariffs have become one of the...
State Spending Grows While Revenue Falls Short
Iowa Budget Relies on Reserves as Tax Cuts Continue to Reduce RevenueState Spending Grows as...
The Skinny
“Iran Ceasefire Talks” and the Cost of Pretending
False Claims about Iran Negotiations, Ceasefire, and the Strait of HormuzThe Illusion of “Iran Ceasefire Talks” and the...
Vice President JD Vance to Campaign for Nunn in Iowa
JD Vance to Campaign in Iowa as Key House Race IntensifiesIowa GOP Relies on Trump’s Popularity as Key Races Tighten After...
Eminent Domain Debate Deepens With Legislature at Loggerheads
Lawmakers Struggle to Balance Eminent Domain Property Rights and Pipeline DevelopmentLand Rights vs. Private Interests Iowa...
Iowa’s “MAHA” Legislation: Public Policy or Political Messaging?
Iowa’s “MAHA” Legislation: Public Health Policy or Political Obedience Messaging?New proposals on food dyes, ivermectin,...
Hinson Dodges Iran War Questions as Economic Pressure Builds
Hinson Dodges Iran War Questions as Economic Pressure Builds in Iowa Congresswoman avoids direct response on civilian...
Trump Orders Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Talks Fail
Economic Shockwaves Likely to Reach IowaEscalation in Iran conflict targets global oil corridor, raising stakes for fuel,...
Trump’s “Jesus” Meme Draws Backlash and Questions
Deleted post highlights a disconnect between political messaging and deeply held beliefs A now-deleted social media post by...