O. Kay Henderson

Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum announced he’s running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. The Republican from Dubuque previously served during President Trump’s first term and said he was “proud to serve with Trump.”

Julie Stauch, a Democrat who has worked behind the scenes on many campaigns, has launched her own campaign for governor.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation to provide paid family leave to new parents who work in state government.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law that establishes new rules for crypto ATMs in Iowa that let people buy or sell digital currency.

Insurance company executives and agents who sell insurance gathered at the Iowa Capitol Tuesday to urge legislators to pass one of the governor’s priorities. The bill is a collection of ideas developed in response to last year’s natural disasters.

A “Freedom to Garden Act” has passed the Iowa Senate unanimously. The bill would forbid state and local governments from regulating vegetable gardens on property the gardener owns or rents.

Republican House Speaker Pat Grassley announced he is establishing a new committee in the 2025 legislative session to perform a "comprehensive review" of Iowa's state colleges and universities.

Both candidates in Iowa’s new third congressional district say they support boosting U.S. energy production, but aired their differences over wind turbines and carbon pipelines.

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says she and her fellow Republicans need to “lead the way” and help unite the country after last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Secretary of State Paul Pate says his survey of county auditors indicates voter turn-out today “is pretty strong,” and he says there’s no doubt Iowa will set a significant record for voter participation this year after the massive number of early ballots that were cast.