Forest City Summit

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An overview of which issues Iowa state Sen. Dave Sires plans to tackle during the 2026 legislative session.
01/11/2026

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

Democrats warn of overreach as Republicans promise accountability for Iowa’s public campuses.
01/11/2026

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

A round-up of this week's news from across Iowa.
01/10/2026

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

State courts in Iowa cannot bill low-income Iowans for the cost of their court-appointed defense attorney when criminal ...
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

Adam Steen frames Iowa governor’s race as culture fight at Linn GOP stop.
01/10/2026

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

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

As property tax relief is expected to be a top priority for lawmakers in both parties during the 2026 Iowa legislative s...
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

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

Kari Lake grew up in the Quad-Cities and ran twice for statewide office in Arizona. The recent buy has set off speculati...
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.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, who voted for the 2021 infrastructure law, said the grants will improve public safety, support 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.

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

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.

Iowa lawmakers, advocates share agriculture and environmental priorities for the upcoming session.
01/08/2026

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

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