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John Norwood, a Democrat from West Des Moines, has entered the 2026 race for Iowa state treasurer. He pledges to safeguard Iowa’s financial future as he challenges Republican incumbent Roby Smith, who announced his reelection bid in December.

The City of Ankeny is researching the use of drones as first responders, potentially dispatching them to emergencies ahead of police officers.

Iowa businesses will get an estimated $1.2 billion tax cut over the next five years under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa businesses would pay less in unemployment taxes under a bill that advanced through a Senate committee Tuesday.

Tariffs create uncertainty in a field that loves certainty.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has said Iowa was doing DOGE "before DOGE was a thing," testified at a Congressional hearing on government efficiency.

A letter signed by attorneys general — including Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird — urged Cosco to drop its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy.

While some Iowa business owners relied on the app for sales, others are embracing a shift to other platforms and marketing strategies.

Lee Rood, Des Moines Register watchdog columnist, shares her reporting on the Polk County administrator on administrative leave, the latest in a long period of tensions at the county.

Factors that affect John Deere dealerships also affect manufacturers that provide the parts for tractors. Low crop prices and high borrowing costs contribute to a declining farm economy.