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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.

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 Republican state Rep. Eddie Andrews launched his campaign for governor Wednesday outside of the Iowa Capitol with dozens of his supporters.

Iowa political scientists examine local and global politics, including Sen. Joni Ernst's town hall comments coming under fire and the latest 2026 election contenders.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to limit what foods are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Iowa. If approved, SNAP participants would not be able to buy food products subject to sales tax in the state.

State Auditor Rob Sand, the only Democrat in statewide elected office, announced Monday he is running for governor of Iowa in 2026. He was first elected as state auditor in 2018 and was reelected to a second term in 2022.