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Urbandale Democrat Larry McBurney running to replace Rep. John Forbes in Iowa House
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 9 months agoDemocrat and Urbandale City Councilmember Larry McBurney has announced he's running for House...
Iowa Democrats say Polk County is "ground zero" for gains in 2024
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoPolk County is "ground zero" for Iowa Democrats to make gains in 2024, the party's leaders told...
Who is running for local Iowa House and Senate seats in the 2024 primary
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe field of candidates is set for Iowa's June 4 primary elections, where a number of races for the Iowa Legislature are expected to be competitive. Candidates for the Iowa House and Senate ...
IVF fears scuttle Iowa bill raising penalty for ending pregnancy without consent
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 3 months agoA bill raising penalties for ending someone's pregnancy without their consent won't move forward in...
Iowa lawmakers revive social studies curriculum bill, with focus on 'Western civilization'
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 months agoIowa lawmakers approved on Wednesday new social studies requirements that include a focus on "Western civilization," among other themes and topics. Senate Republicans revived the proposal in ...
Fetterman roasts 2024 GOP candidates as Iowa Democrats rally at fundraiser
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 7 months agoALTOONA, Iowa — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman mocked the 2024 Republican presidential field here Saturday...
Two high-profile Iowa Republicans endorse Ron DeSantis in 2024 Iowa caucuses
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTwo high-profile Iowa Republicans — Senate President Amy Sinclair and House Majority Leader Matt...
Is the death penalty returning to Iowa? Senators introduce bill. House leader skeptical
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAn Iowa Senate proposal would introduce the death penalty in Iowa, but opposition from a key House...
Bill shelved that sought changes to Iowa law outlining penalties for terminating a pregnancy
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 3 months agoA bill that would have made changes to Iowa's fetal homicide law has been shelved after a Senate...
Reynolds signs law to require 'Western civilization' be emphasized in social studies class
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoIowa will be required to include specific topics and themes in its social studies curriculum under a new law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds Wednesday. The state's social studies standards would ...