Tag: Politics

Rita Hart Relected as Chair of Iowa Democrats, Leading Party Through 2028Rita Hart has been re-elected to serve as chair of the Iowa Democratic Party for the next four years. Hart took over as...

President Joe Biden made a big splash in Washington, D.C., today by awarding 19 Medals of Freedom to a diverse group of outstanding individuals. From celebrated actors to visionary entrepreneurs, the list of recipients...

Iowa U.S. House Delegation Unanimously Supports Speaker's ReelectionIowa Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) along with his three Republican colleagues representing Iowa in the U.S. House, have publicly voiced their support for the reelection of Mike...

Senate GOP Leader Jack Whitver Shares 2025 PrioritiesIowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, the top Republican in the state Senate, has been making strides in his health journey as he continues treatment for a...

Senator Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican in congressional history, has been re-elected as Senate President Pro Tempore. When the Senate convenes on Friday, Grassley will once again hold this prestigious title, marking his continuous...

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack is poised to step down from his role as U.S. Agriculture Secretary, marking the end of his nearly 12-year tenure as the nation's top ag official. Vilsack, who expressed...

Republican Lawmaker Criticizes University of Iowa ChangesRepresentative Taylor Collins, a Republican from Mediapolis, has raised concerns about the University of Iowa's recent proposal to establish a new School of Social and Cultural Analysis while...

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer both received nudges to run for office, similar to many other female candidates. Reynolds' husband encouraged her to run for Clarke County Treasurer in 1994, while...

Special Election Called by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has set a special election date to fill the Senate seat vacated by Chris Cournoyer, who was appointed as lieutenant governor earlier this...

President Joe Biden signed a critical bill on Saturday, averting a looming government shutdown just in time for the holidays. The legislation, passed after much controversy and negotiation in Congress, ensures that the government...