On Saturday, the Iowa Democratic Party’s State Central Committee elected its new chair, Rita Hart of Clinton, by what one ...

The Iowa Democratic Party’s State Central Committee will meet in Ankeny Saturday morning to choose its new officers to ...

There is a special election looming in eastern Iowa. Senate District 35 was represented by Republican state Sen. Chris Cournoyer of LeClaire before Gov. Kim ...

A California-based animal welfare group is asking Attorney General Brenna Bird to investigate a puppy mill that’s breaking ...

Katie Mills Giorgio is a freelance writer, editor, and nonprofit professional living and working in her hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She’s written for a wide variety of publications, including ...

More tax cuts, investments in improving access to health care, and focusing on tackling bird flu in Iowa livestock are three areas the governor will likely focus on in the 2025 Iowa Legislative ...

Experience holiday views of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar River as you enjoy a holiday meal. The 350 First at Doubletree Hilton will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but don’t forget to make ...

When it comes to book releases, 2025 is pretty stacked (🥁). Whether you’re looking for something BookTok approved or you want to support marginalized authors during a time of increased book bans, ...

When Iowa’s 2024 legislative session ended, several bills restricting reproductive rights were left on the table. But a new session begins on Jan. 13, 2025—and there’s precedent for failed bills to be ...

Twenty undergraduate students in ISU’s “The Science and Practice of Brewing” course competed in teams to develop a new American IPA for commercial production. The winning creation, dubbed “Alien Juice ...

Britteny has worked as a professional writer for more than a decade. She launched her career as a features writer in New York City, covering fashion, food, hospitality, and beauty. She has contributed ...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced state Sen. Chris Cournoyer will be her new lieutenant governor. Cournoyer, a Republican from LeClaire, will complete the term of outgoing Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg—who ...