Governor

Republican Adam Steen, former director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, announced his campaign for governor Tuesday, labeling himself as a “faith guy” in the race to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Iowa DOGE Task Force is floating government efficiency ideas that include paying teachers based on their performance and reducing state employee benefits to align with the private sector.

Gov. Kim Reynolds is working out an agreement with the federal departments of Defense and Homeland Security that could involve deploying the Iowa National Guard for immigration enforcement. Although she was short on specifics, Reynolds said she has offered the state’s resources.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird launched an investigation Wednesday into the University of Iowa for allegedly violating a state law that restricts diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The USS Iowa is the first Virginia Class submarine built with accommodations for female crew members.

Rob Sand hosted a town hall Wednesday in Waukee, where he touted his distaste for partisan politics and distanced himself from party labels. The event kicked off his 100 Town Hall Tour as part of his campaign for governor in 2026.

Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, says his background as a veteran, lawyer and economic development expert gives him the experience to serve in Congress.

One year ago, more than a dozen Iowa counties ended up under a Presidential Disaster Declaration after heavy rains pushed raging rivers out of their banks. In two of the hardest-hit areas in northwest Iowa, people reflect on the pain and progress of the past 12 months.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ summer food program for children that is meant to replace Summer EBT got off to a rocky start this month, according to food bank and pantry officials tasked with distributing food for Healthy Kids Iowa.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have made it more difficult for companies to use eminent domain to build carbon capture pipelines and other energy infrastructure.