Iowa GOP’s Official 2024 Delegate Allocation Announced
2024 Elections
Iowa GOP’s Official 2024 Delegate Allocation Announced
2024-01-28 16:32:02
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Republican Party of Iowa has announced the official allocation of its 40 delegates based on the results of its Jan. 15 caucuses. Former President Donald Trump, who won in 98 of Iowa’s 99 counties, has... Read More

Blizzards During Iowa Caucus Led to Record Wind Power Generation
Renewable Energy
Blizzards During Iowa Caucus Led to Record Wind Power Generation
2024-01-23 02:21:28
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — The successive blizzards that swept over Iowa during the run up to the state’s recent caucuses helped create a new wind power generation record in the state. That’s the word from Geoff Greenwood, spokesman for MidAmerican... Read More

Trump Meme Mastermind Brenden Dilley Talks MAGA, DeSantis
2024 Elections
Trump Meme Mastermind Brenden Dilley Talks MAGA, DeSantis
2024-01-18 19:55:54
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — It may have been 4 below zero outside the glass doors of the Iowa Event Center, but Brenden Dilley wasn’t letting a little thing like potential frostbite diminish his enjoyment of a good cigar. Inside, several... Read More

MidAmerican Tests New Lighting System at Three Iowa Wind Farms
Renewable Energy
MidAmerican Tests New Lighting System at Three Iowa Wind Farms
2023-12-29 22:01:44
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — MidAmerican Energy has begun testing on a new radar-activated aircraft detection lighting system that the company hopes will dramatically reduce the visual impact of flashing lights on turbines during the overnight hours. If the system works... Read More

Trump Gets Support From Nomination Rivals in Wake of Colorado Ruling
2024 Elections
Trump Gets Support From Nomination Rivals in Wake of Colorado Ruling
2023-12-20 15:29:09
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — Though they may have the most to gain in the near term from the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to bar former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary election ballot, Trump’s rivals for the GOP nomination... Read More

Iowa Supreme Court Sides With Reporters in Records Case
Law
Iowa Supreme Court Sides With Reporters in Records Case
2023-04-14 20:26:49
by Dan McCue

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The office of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds deliberately ignored the state’s open records law during the coronavirus pandemic, regularly failing to release requested information about the state’s response, the Iowa Supreme Court said on Friday. With... Read More

Child Labor Violations Receive Heightened Scrutiny
Employment
Child Labor Violations Receive Heightened Scrutiny
2023-03-28 21:49:55
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — With exploitation on the rise and Republican lawmakers in some states rolling back protections, the Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to combat child labor violations. Labor Department officials say there has been a dramatic increase in... Read More

Trump Support in Iowa Eroding as He Stumps in Davenport
Opinion Polls
Trump Support in Iowa Eroding as He Stumps in Davenport
2023-03-13 17:03:32
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear in Davenport, Iowa, Monday night, ostensibly to deliver remarks on an “America First Education Policy.” But as he preps to take the stage at the city's Adler Theatre... Read More

Iowa Ag Chief Touts Success of Farmer Mental Health Program
In The States
Iowa Ag Chief Touts Success of Farmer Mental Health Program
2022-10-10 20:50:40
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa farmers are reaping the benefits of a new mental health and wellness and stress assistance program, according to Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. The program, Farm and Ranch Wellness: Meeting Local Needs, started in... Read More

Local Constraints Causing Headwinds for Wind Energy Sector
Renewable Energy
Local Constraints Causing Headwinds for Wind Energy Sector
2022-08-08 20:37:58
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — No one ever said reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 was going to be easy, but a new report from ClearPath suggests several constraints, including local opposition, regulatory delays and supply chain issues could dramatically limit the nation’s... Read More

Incumbents Under Pressure With Primary Season in Full Swing
Elections
Incumbents Under Pressure With Primary Season in Full Swing
2022-06-07 15:14:28
by Reece Nations

SAN ANTONIO — Election season is heating up as seven states will hold primary elections on Tuesday to determine which candidates will square off in November. By the time polls close throughout the states of California, South Dakota, New Mexico,... Read More

2022 Midterms: What to Watch in Primaries in Seven States
2022 Elections
2022 Midterms: What to Watch in Primaries in Seven States

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall, with many contests shaped by political fissures in both major parties and the lingering shadow of former President Donald Trump.... Read More

Iowa Lawmakers Mandate Sale of E15 Fuel
In The States
Iowa Lawmakers Mandate Sale of E15 Fuel
2022-04-27 16:08:00
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa lawmakers passed legislation on Tuesday that could make the state the first in the nation to require gas stations to have pumps selling fuel blended with at least 15% ethanol. The bill passed the Iowa... Read More

Iowa GOP Open to Non-Trump Prospects as 2024 Gets Underway
Political News
Iowa GOP Open to Non-Trump Prospects as 2024 Gets Underway

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity in Iowa, the state that will formally launch the 2024 nomination process.... Read More

Iowa Supreme Court Restores Finkenauer to Senate Ballot
2022 Elections
Iowa Supreme Court Restores Finkenauer to Senate Ballot
2022-04-15 20:00:15
by Dan McCue

DES MOINES, Iowa — In a unanimous ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court on Friday restored Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer’s name to the Democratic primary ballot, once again making her the presumptive frontrunner to face longtime Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley. "This... Read More

DNC Rules Panel Sets Stage for Changes to 2024 Primary Lineup
Political News
DNC Rules Panel Sets Stage for Changes to 2024 Primary Lineup
2022-04-15 19:00:01
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws panel this week voted to allow for changes to the order of presidential primaries in 2024, and invited states interested in moving up to early-state status to submit a letter of... Read More

Biden Waiving Ethanol Rule in Bid to Lower Gasoline Prices
Renewable Energy
Biden Waiving Ethanol Rule in Bid to Lower Gasoline Prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is visiting corn-rich Iowa on Tuesday to announce he'll suspend a federal rule preventing the sale of higher ethanol blend gasoline this summer, as his administration tries to tamp down prices at the pump... Read More

<strong>Report Says DNC Considering Changes to Presidential Nominating Process</strong>
Political News
Report Says DNC Considering Changes to Presidential Nominating Process
2022-03-11 22:17:34
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee is considering a draft resolution that would dramatically shake up the party’s nominating process and put an end to Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. A copy of the draft resolution was obtained... Read More

Vulnerable Democrats Push for Local Priorities in Budget
Congress
Vulnerable Democrats Push for Local Priorities in Budget

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne of Iowa was slow to get behind a $1 trillion infrastructure bill after the Senate passed it last month. It wasn't the price tag that tripped up the Democrat from a... Read More

‘It Definitely Feels Early’: GOP’s Long Race to 2024 Begins
Political News
'It Definitely Feels Early': GOP's Long Race to 2024 Begins

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In the past week alone, Nikki Haley regaled activists in Iowa, Mike Pence courted donors in California and Donald Trump returned to the rally stage, teasing a third campaign for the White House. The... Read More

Iowa Flap Raises Fears of Politicized Local Election Offices
In The States
Iowa Flap Raises Fears of Politicized Local Election Offices

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It had been eight years since a Republican candidate even stepped forward to challenge Democrat Roxanna Moritz as the top elections official in Scott County, Iowa. Running unopposed in 2016 and 2020, Moritz had become,... Read More

Guess What? The 2020 Election Is Now Officially Over
Political News
Guess What? The 2020 Election Is Now Officially Over
2021-03-31 21:09:11
by Dan McCue

Democrat Rita Hart threw in the towel Wednesday afternoon, giving up her bid to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, and effectively ending the 2020 election cycle. Hart, who had been challenging the outcome of the race before the Committee on... Read More

The Contest Goes On In Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District
Elections
The Contest Goes On In Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
2021-03-10 20:48:27
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - The contest to determine who will ultimately represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District will continue for at least a little while longer. On Wednesday, the Committee on House Administration voted 6-3 to table Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ motion to dismiss Democrat... Read More

Iowa Gov Signs Bill Curbing Voting Rights
In The States
Iowa Gov Signs Bill Curbing Voting Rights
2021-03-09 20:44:21
by TWN Staff

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a Republican-backed bill that makes it harder to vote early, potentially eroding a key aspect of Democratic campaigns. The  Bill was approved in a party-line vote in... Read More

All Eyes on Iowa Governor Over Elections Bill
In The States
All Eyes on Iowa Governor Over Elections Bill
2021-02-26 19:02:22
by TWN Staff

DES MOINES, Iowa - Residents of Iowa will have to wait until next week to learn if dramatic changes are going to be made to how they participate in future elections.  Earlier this week, both houses of the State Legislature... Read More

Iowa District 2 Election Saga Continues
State News
Iowa District 2 Election Saga Continues
2021-01-27 15:00:17
by Sara Wilkerson

In a Monday webinar hosted by Iowa Democrat Rita Hart, Hart’s attorney Marc Elias disputed Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks' recent motion of dismissal for Hart’s contention with the state’s 2nd Congressional District election results.   Hart, who ran for the House of... Read More

Hart Vows to Fight On After Iowa Republican Presses House to Toss Challenge
Elections
Hart Vows to Fight On After Iowa Republican Presses House to Toss Challenge
2021-01-22 16:50:05
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Rita Hart is vowing to continue her fight to have every vote counted in the nail-biter of a race in Iowa's 2nd District in which she trails by just six votes. On Thursday, Hart's opponent, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks,... Read More

Hart Mounts Challenge to Outcome in Iowa’s Second District
State News
Hart Mounts Challenge to Outcome in Iowa's Second District
2020-12-02 19:26:43
by Dan McCue

WHEATLAND, Iowa - Democrat Rita Hart is challenging the vote totals in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, two days after a state board certified Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks the winner in a contest that came down to just six votes. The race... Read More

Iowa Canvassing Board Certifies Republican as Winner of 2nd District Race
State News
Iowa Canvassing Board Certifies Republican as Winner of 2nd District Race
2020-11-30 20:53:57
by Dan McCue

In the end, it came down to a razor thin margin of six votes out of 394,441 cast, but that was margin enough for the Iowa state canvassing board Monday to declare Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks winner of the state's hotly... Read More

GOP Candidate Clings to 8-vote Lead in US House Race in Iowa
State News
GOP Candidate Clings to 8-vote Lead in US House Race in Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Republican candidate saw her vote lead dwindle to single digits Wednesday in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District as a dramatic recount moved toward a conclusion in a race that will help determine the size of... Read More

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