News
Fool Us Once, Mr. President, Shame On You
Fool Us 13 Times, Shame on UsThere’s an old saying: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Add 11 more...
Before Iowa Bets On a Steel Mill, First Think About Foxconn
The Proposed Iowa Steel Mill: Lessons from Wisconsin’s Foxconn FailureWisconsin's failed $10 billion manufacturing promise...
What Did Iowa Know about Vylor’s PFAS Lawsuits?
Vylor Launches in Iowa Despite $39 Billion PFAS Legal ChallengeThe Corteva spinoff is complete, but a coalition of state...
Proposed Iowa Steel Mill Has Deep Russian Financial Connections
Investigation Probes the Involvement of Prominent Russian Oligarchs in the Financing of the ProjectAn investigation into...
To Iowans, This Doesn’t Feel Like the Golden Age
The Billionaire Economy Has Worked Out Well For the Wealthy, But Not So Well for Most IowansPresident Trump celebrates...
The $1.5 Billion Question: Why the Rush to Subsidize?
Reynolds’ Timing to Dedicate Taxpayer Funds for the Mesabi Steel Mill Is QuestionedTrump's commerce secretary says the deal...
Why Does the Iowa Legislature Need a Special Session Now?
If Iowa's $15 Billion Steel Mill Deal Is Done, Why the Special Session?Trump's commerce secretary says the $15 billion...
Editorial and Opinion
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 Governor Race Could Shape the...
Hinson: Don’t Believe What Trump Said
Iowa411 EditorialHinson Tries to Address Confusion about Trump’s Priorities When politicians begin explaining what another...
Shame on You, GOP Governors: Iowans Deserve Better
Iowa411 EditorialIt is time to call out false and malicious campaign ads There was a time when Iowa politics was known for...
“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...
Timing of Branstad’s Calls for Campaign Civility Raises Questions
Timing of Branstad’s Calls for Campaign Civility Raises QuestionsBranstad Interview Keeps Steen-Andrews Conflict in the...
No-Brainer? Grassley’s $200B War Support Would Hurt Iowans
Iowa411 Op/Ed: A “No-Brainer”? Or No Accountability?Chuck Grassley calls $200 billion Iran war funding plan a 'no-brainer'...
Another Legislative Solution in Search of a Problem
Policy by Assumption, Not EvidenceIowa’s Conscience Bill Rests on Weak Workforce Claims while Overlooking Patient...
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