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Iowa Capital Dispatch is covering the #NoKings rally here in Des Moines and our States Newsroom colleagues are on the ground at protests in 39 states plus Washington, D.C., until 9 p.m. ET. Tune in! www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no...
October 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Iowa Capital Dispatch is covering the #NoKings rally here in Des Moines and our States Newsroom colleagues are on the ground at protests in 39 states plus Washington, D.C., until 9 p.m. ET. Tune in! www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no...
Thousands of Iowans gathered Saturday at the State Capitol for the “No Kings” protest against President Trump’s birthday military parade. This demonstration is one of 1,800 worldwide and one of 35 across the state of Iowa, Tom Foley reports.
June 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thousands of Iowans gathered Saturday at the State Capitol for the “No Kings” protest against President Trump’s birthday military parade. This demonstration is one of 1,800 worldwide and one of 35 across the state of Iowa, Tom Foley reports.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Democrat Nate Willems, a lawyer and former state representative, announced Wednesday he is running for Iowa attorney general, Robin Opsahl reports. iowacapitaldispatch.com/briefs/democ...
May 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Democrat Nate Willems, a lawyer and former state representative, announced Wednesday he is running for Iowa attorney general, Robin Opsahl reports. iowacapitaldispatch.com/briefs/democ...
Long line at 9:30 am at DM 12-13 in Beaverdale. The precinct chair says the ballots were cut about 1.5 mm too wide for the tabulator. People who have voted are waiting a long time to submit.
December 13, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Long line at 9:30 am at DM 12-13 in Beaverdale. The precinct chair says the ballots were cut about 1.5 mm too wide for the tabulator. People who have voted are waiting a long time to submit.
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December 13, 2024 at 3:47 AM
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Reproductive health care providers are preparing for how to help Iowans access abortion following Friday’s Iowa Supreme Court decision that will allow the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect, @robinlopsahl reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Reproductive health care providers are preparing for how to help Iowans access abortion following Friday’s Iowa Supreme Court decision that will allow the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect, @robinlopsahl reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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The end of a tumultuous year for student aid is coming to a close with the July 1 deadlines for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, @BrooklynDraisey reports via @Report4Americavia @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 3:01 AM
The end of a tumultuous year for student aid is coming to a close with the July 1 deadlines for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, @BrooklynDraisey reports via @Report4Americavia @IowaCapDispatch
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A clinic nurse who claims she was marginalized and then fired by MercyOne Health Services after fielding employees’ complaints about a physician is now suing the company, Clark Kauffman reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 3:00 AM
A clinic nurse who claims she was marginalized and then fired by MercyOne Health Services after fielding employees’ complaints about a physician is now suing the company, Clark Kauffman reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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President Joe Biden touched on criticism of his debate performance during a rally Friday, while Democrats interviewed on Capitol Hill said the party must find a way to reassure voters, @JenniferShutt and @ArianaLFigueroa report.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 3:00 AM
President Joe Biden touched on criticism of his debate performance during a rally Friday, while Democrats interviewed on Capitol Hill said the party must find a way to reassure voters, @JenniferShutt and @ArianaLFigueroa report.via @IowaCapDispatch
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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley was among Republicans who voted to advance former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's nomination as Social Security commissioner to the Senate floor, @JenniferShutt reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley was among Republicans who voted to advance former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's nomination as Social Security commissioner to the Senate floor, @JenniferShutt reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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Health care is front and center as DeSantis and Newsom go mano a mano @KFFHealthNews reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Health care is front and center as DeSantis and Newsom go mano a mano @KFFHealthNews reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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GOOD READ: The upcoming demolition of a neighborhood elementary school is like saying goodbye to an old friend, guest columnist @EdTibbetts writes via @WritersIowa.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:38 AM
GOOD READ: The upcoming demolition of a neighborhood elementary school is like saying goodbye to an old friend, guest columnist @EdTibbetts writes via @WritersIowa.
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"Taps," the military tune, "carries on high the character of the common GI: Simple in their daily lives, but profound in their character, strength and dedication to the ideal of freedom," guest columnist Ed Saunders writes.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:38 AM
"Taps," the military tune, "carries on high the character of the common GI: Simple in their daily lives, but profound in their character, strength and dedication to the ideal of freedom," guest columnist Ed Saunders writes.via @IowaCapDispatch
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Des Moines Area Community College is launching its first rebranding initiative in almost 40 years this week, gearing up for a marketing campaign next year, @BrooklynDraisey reports.via @IowaCapDispatch @Report4America
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December 13, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Des Moines Area Community College is launching its first rebranding initiative in almost 40 years this week, gearing up for a marketing campaign next year, @BrooklynDraisey reports.via @IowaCapDispatch @Report4America
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The state Department of Natural Resources recently fined a north-central Iowa man $7,000 for a fire that burned more than 1,000 tires and a building, @jstrong712 reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:26 AM
The state Department of Natural Resources recently fined a north-central Iowa man $7,000 for a fire that burned more than 1,000 tires and a building, @jstrong712 reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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As the U.S. speaker position remains vacant, a push has begun among some in the House GOP to give Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry of North Carolina more legislative authority, @statesnewsroom's D.C. Bureau reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:25 AM
As the U.S. speaker position remains vacant, a push has begun among some in the House GOP to give Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry of North Carolina more legislative authority, @statesnewsroom's D.C. Bureau reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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An Iowa man is suing the City of Newton for arresting him after he attempted to criticize the city’s police at a public meeting of elected officials.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:25 AM
An Iowa man is suing the City of Newton for arresting him after he attempted to criticize the city’s police at a public meeting of elected officials.via @IowaCapDispatch
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Landowners who are subject to eminent domain requests by a carbon dioxide pipeline company have had trouble navigating the state process that allows them to testify against the requests, according to Iowa Utilities Board filings.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Landowners who are subject to eminent domain requests by a carbon dioxide pipeline company have had trouble navigating the state process that allows them to testify against the requests, according to Iowa Utilities Board filings.via @IowaCapDispatch
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More than 600 Democratic legislators from 49 states, including Iowa, are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision restricting access to mifepristone, Kelcie Moseley-Morris reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:25 AM
More than 600 Democratic legislators from 49 states, including Iowa, are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision restricting access to mifepristone, Kelcie Moseley-Morris reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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Crop conditions continue to decline in Iowa due to a lack of rainfall and available soil moisture, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on Monday.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Crop conditions continue to decline in Iowa due to a lack of rainfall and available soil moisture, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on Monday.via @IowaCapDispatch
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the latest round of #COVID19 boosters, @JenniferShutt reports. The CDC's advisory panel is scheduled to vote Tuesday.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:14 AM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the latest round of #COVID19 boosters, @JenniferShutt reports. The CDC's advisory panel is scheduled to vote Tuesday.via @IowaCapDispatch
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More states are considering joining Iowa in declaring emergency medical services (EMS) to be an “essential service,” which makes often-underfunded rural ambulance services eligible for state funds, @stateline_news reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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December 13, 2024 at 1:14 AM
More states are considering joining Iowa in declaring emergency medical services (EMS) to be an “essential service,” which makes often-underfunded rural ambulance services eligible for state funds, @stateline_news reports.via @IowaCapDispatch
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