Forest City Summit

01/11/2026

An overview of which issues Iowa state Sen. Dave Sires plans to tackle during the 2026 legislative session.

01/11/2026

Democrats warn of overreach as Republicans promise accountability for Iowa’s public campuses.

01/10/2026

A round-up of this week's news from across Iowa.

01/10/2026

State courts in Iowa cannot bill low-income Iowans for the cost of their court-appointed defense attorney when criminal charges against the person have been dismissed, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled

01/10/2026

Adam Steen frames Iowa governor’s race as culture fight at Linn GOP stop.

01/09/2026

Iowa has the second-highest rate of new cancer cases in the nation. It’s a figure often cited in research reports, media coverage and statements by politicians.

01/09/2026

As property tax relief is expected to be a top priority for lawmakers in both parties during the 2026 Iowa legislative session, state Democratic leaders are split on how to

01/08/2026

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

01/08/2026

Kari Lake grew up in the Quad-Cities and ran twice for statewide office in Arizona. The recent buy has set off speculation she's considering a run for office in Iowa.

01/08/2026

Sen. Chuck Grassley, who voted for the 2021 infrastructure law, said the grants will improve public safety, support Iowa’s economy and expand workforce training opportunities.

01/08/2026

The jobless rate was 3.5% in November — down from 3.7% in September but up from 3.3% in the same month last year.

01/08/2026

Iowa lawmakers, advocates share agriculture and environmental priorities for the upcoming session.