Ed Tibbetts
@edtibbetts.bsky.social
Longtime Iowa political reporter and editor, writing the Along the Mississippi newsletter.
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Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Trump in the Spotlight, Nunn on the Ropes, Bird Under Scrutiny
...Cullen on Jones, CR Gazette sold, and much more
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November 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Your Iowa Sunday paper!
A four-alarm fire is burning for millions of Americans. But for months, congressional Republicans and Donald Trump have been blind to the flames.
A sensible way to deal with expiring Obamacare subsidies?
Zach Nunn and Chuck Schumer have a solution
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November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A four-alarm fire is burning for millions of Americans. But for months, congressional Republicans and Donald Trump have been blind to the flames.
Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Politics, Turmoil, and standout Storytelling
...Audi Crooks star power, and a feature piece about Dave Busiek
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November 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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This failure is a big problem for Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
'We've got to bring these prices down'
The Republican failure to live up to their promises on the high cost of living is now hurting them.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This failure is a big problem for Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Iowa Election Recaps, Methodist Church Controversies, Shutdown Explained
...and more from your favorites
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November 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Iowa’s governor has a long-running hostility to government programs that feed hungry families.
Kim Reynolds' $4 solution
She could do so much more
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Iowa’s governor has a long-running hostility to government programs that feed hungry families.
Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Politics, Power, and People
...Gerrymandering, Feenstra is in, and a new women's sports bar opens this month
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November 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Iowa's protected class
A challenge to the state's new gerrymandering law
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October 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Shocking Turn of Events for Iowa's Budget, Demolition in D.C., No Kings in Pella, and Sleepless in Des Moines
...your Iowa Writers' Collaborative Sunday Roundup is here
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October 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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This is not part of the plan.
Iowa's ruling party is bluffing its way through a budget mess
It's time we called them on it
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October 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is not part of the plan.
Your Iowa Sunday paper!
No Kings, IKEA Builds Better Cabinets, and other Signs and Songs from a Rally Across Iowa
...welcome to a new member, and much more
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October 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Grassley, NASCAR Icon, DSM School Superintendent, and more
...your Sunday 'paper'
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October 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Happening Now
...in your state and nation
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October 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Chuck Grassley wrote a letter.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Republicans decry White House moves to defund oversight activities
The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency allows whistleblowers to report misconduct.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Chuck Grassley wrote a letter.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Your Iowa Sunday paper.
ICE Hits Home, Raygun, Norris, and 2 Years Without a Farm Bill
...plus, a dash of beauty in our midst
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September 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Your Iowa Sunday paper.
Your Iowa Sunday paper.
Politics, Power, and the Price of Soybeans: What Iowans Are Talking About
...Iowa, we've got you covered
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September 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Your Iowa Sunday paper.
Your Iowa Sunday paper!
Ernst, Bird, Sand, Iowa Caucus Status
…and a hearty welcome to our newest member from Cedar Rapids
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August 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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This week's edition of Along the Mississippi
Field of Dreams game is a good deal for Major League Baseball, even as MLB mistreats Iowa baseball fans
Plus, Iowa Republicans lack confidence in Brenna Bird
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August 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This week's edition of Along the Mississippi
This is amazing. How embarrassing for Pam Bondi. (From the NYT)
August 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is amazing. How embarrassing for Pam Bondi. (From the NYT)
Your Iowa Sunday paper.
Rob Sand, Hope, Tears, Rage, and News You Can Use
....EVs, non-traditional marriage, and a deeper dive into the political news of the day
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August 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Your Iowa Sunday paper.