UI energy expert: Gas prices could stay sky high into December
The words “oil crisis” bring the 1970s to mind for many of us, but a University of Iowa energy historian says America is in another oil crisis right now. UI […]
Turek and Harkin mark anniversary of ADA’s passage
Democrat Josh Turek, who’s running for the U.S. Senate, says passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of how bipartisanship can work. The bill passed congress with […]
Hinson says ‘Big Tech’ failing to address algorithm concerns
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, the Republican Party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate, says it’s time for federal action to address algorithms that expose children to harmful social media content. “It’s very […]
Cruz says Iowa a battleground in high stakes midterms
Texas Senator Ted Cruz says Iowa is a battleground for the entire country and voters here may decide whether Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in 2027. […]
‘Iowa needs to go first again,’ Harkin says
Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin says the Iowa Democratic Party’s Caucuses should be the first event of the 2028 presidential campaign. Iowa lost the lead-off spot in 2024 and, on […]
Startups in Ames, Coralville win Iowa Economic Development loans
The Iowa Economic Development Board recently awarded loans to three startup companies to help move their products forward. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says an Ames tech company received one of […]
Iowa Democratic Party chair says panel’s decision favors ‘coastal elites’
The leaders of both of Iowa’s major parties are criticizing today’s decision that would see Democratic voters in South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia vote first […]
Iowa factories could lose large portion of workforce if Haitians lose legal status
Haitians who resettled in Iowa communities like Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids and Storm Lake on Temporary Protected Status face uncertainty as those protections are set to expire Monday. In June, the […]
Iowa Democrats’ Caucuses not picked to go early in 2028
It appears Iowa Democrats will face sanctions from the national party if they schedule their Caucuses as the first voting event in the 2028 presidential campaign. The Iowa Democratic Party’s […]
Iowa Ag Secretary urges Senators to ‘move’ year-round E15 policy
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is urging the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that would over-rule longstanding EPA guidelines and let E15 be sold nationwide all year long. “Whether it […]