Economy

High valuations in recent years have increased the burden of property taxes on homeowners. Still, opponents argue that efforts to reform property taxes could harm services citizens rely on and take away local power.

President Donald Trump's tariffs caused havoc in the stock market, and he later announced a pause on all tariffs, except those against China. Iowa political experts weigh in.

The Iowa GOP held onto a House District seat in a special election Tuesday.

With increased prices for food and housing due to inflation, economic hardship forces some owners to put their animals up for adoption. Some animal rescue groups in Iowa work to try and address the problem.

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 look at the economic impact of universities and how state policies affect them.

Six months after floods in northwest Iowa destroyed hundreds of homes, life remains unsettled for many residents of Rock Valley. Some seek normalcy as city leaders quickly work to keep people from moving away for good.

Tariffs could mean large shakeups all along the supply chain. Small businesses in Des Moines may not be able to eat the cost, instead passing it along to consumers.

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on new tariffs and mass deportations. Iowa economists share what we can expect from the new administration.

IPR held events at Drake and Iowa State University to discuss politics with Gen Z voters.