Tag: Iowa politics
Bill repealing civil rights protections for transgender Iowans passes Senate.
Bill to Remove Civil Rights Protections for Transgender Iowans Gains Momentum in SenateIn a controversial move that has sparked heated debate, a bill aiming to strip gender identity protections from the Iowa Civil Rights...
Iowa Republicans Support House GOP Budget Resolution
Iowa Republicans Rally Behind House GOP Budget PlanIowa Republicans in the U.S. House recently threw their support behind the GOP budget resolution, a move that included extending tax cuts originally approved during President Trump’s...
Iowa Civil Rights Act: Gender Identity Removal Bill Protest
In a significant turn of events, the Iowa Civil Rights Act faces a potential amendment that would remove "gender identity" from its protections. The bill successfully passed the House Judiciary Committee with a narrow...
February 11, 2025 Winnebago County Courthouse Supervisor Meeting Minutes
The Winnebago County Courthouse Supervisor Meeting Minutes from February 11, 2025, detail the proceedings of a significant event in the local government. Founded in 2010, the courthouse has been a central hub for administrative...
Iowa Governor Plans to Run on Record in Face of GOP Challenger
Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa has not yet officially declared her candidacy for the upcoming 2026 election, but her recent statements certainly indicate that she is gearing up for a reelection bid. In a...
GOP Pastor Emerges as Strong Contender for Iowa Governor 2026
Former State Representative Brad Sherman, a respected pastor from Williamsburg, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the Republican Party’s nomination for Iowa Governor in 2026. This bold move pits him against...
Iowa House Republicans Approve 3.93% Increase in School Funding
Iowa House Passes Bill with 3.93% Increase in School FundingIn a recent legislative update, Republican State Rep. Shannon Latham shared the exciting news that the Iowa House had passed a bill related to public...
Ames Mayor Running for Third Term
Ames Mayor John Haila, a familiar face in the community, is gearing up for a third term as the city’s top elected official. With a strong track record and ambitious plans, Haila aims to...
Reynolds Calls for Demolition of Wallace State Office Building
Governor Kim Reynolds is advocating for the demolition of the Wallace State Office Building, a 48-year-old structure located near the state capitol in Des Moines. The building has long been plagued by issues, including...
Iowa Republicans Re-elect Kaufman and Upmeyer to Party Leadership
Iowa Republicans Uphold Kaufman and Upmeyer as Party LeadersIowa, a state known for its ruby red political landscape, recently made headlines with the re-election of Jeff Kaufman and Linda Upmeyer as chair and co-chair,...