Democrat Mike Zimmer wins Iowa Senate special election • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Democratic leaders said that Mike Zimmer's victory in the special election shows a path forward for Democrats after the 2024 election.
on Jan 29
Fort Dodge couple sues city alleging misconduct by a police officer • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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A Fort Dodge couple is suing the city, alleging a police officer improperly entered their home and violated their civil rights.
on Jan 24
Second lawsuit filed against Des Moines Register, Selzer over Iowa Poll • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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The suit comes less than a month after Trump's lawsuit, also suing the Des Moines Register and J. Ann Selzer over the November Iowa Poll.
on Jan 9
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Iowa has reinstated the license of a doctor previously sanctioned for alleged “gross malpractice” in causing patient deaths.
on Jan 2
Iowa DNR reports a resurgence of avian flu in wild birds • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Iowa DNR has seen a “sharp jump” in cases of HPAI in wild birds this month after “nearly a year” with no detections.
on Dec 14
Rep. Monica Kurth stays ahead after House District 98 recount finishes • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Incumbent Rep. Monica Kurth, D-Davenport, maintained her election night lead as the recount concluded for her race Tuesday.
on Nov 30
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“Government officials sometimes forget that government belongs to the people, not to the officials.”
on Nov 30
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A public-hospital employee from central Iowa has been fired for allegedly flipping off and "deadnaming" a transgender patient.
on Nov 29
Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott widens lead slightly in recount • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Republican Mark Hanson conceded the race as the recount showed incumbent Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott still leading.
on Nov 26
Iowa strengthens relationships with Taiwan and Japan with trade mission • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Taiwan and Japan are “critical” trading partners for grain, meat and manufactured goods companies in Iowa.
on Nov 26
Huge organic farm in Iowa thrives without chemicals • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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WEST BEND, Iowa – People who think seriously about how to limit the toll industrialized American agriculture takes on communities, land, and water may want to visit the Fehr family’s organic Clear Creek Acres in northern Iowa. With just shy of 800 residents, West Bend is barely a blip on a...
on Nov 23
Harris takes slim lead over Trump in final Iowa Poll before 2024 election • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the lead from former President Donald Trump in the final Iowa Poll before of Election Day.
on Nov 3
Iowa's six-week abortion ban is now in effect • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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A district court judge has lifted the injunction on Iowa's six-week abortion ban Monday, allowing enforcement to begin.
on Nov 3
Iowa company recycles rare earth materials from wind turbines, electronics • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Critical Materials Recycling was selected by the DOE as one of six companies to receive a prize to develop wind turbine recycling.
on Oct 25
Democrat Lanon Baccam challenges U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn for 3rd District seat • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District has long been targeted as a potential pick-up for Democrats in the 2024 election.
on Oct 24
USDA sued for licensing Iowa puppy mill with a history of violations • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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The animal-welfare organization is suing the federal government over its alleged lax oversight of a major Iowa puppy-mill operator.
on Sep 27
Where Kamala Harris stands on Big Ag is anybody’s guess • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Up to now agricultural issues have not been in Kamala Harris’ wheelhouse. You can expect Big Ag to work to pin her down.
on Aug 26
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends his presidential bid, backs Trump • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he is suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
on Aug 23
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Former President Donald Trump has called for mass deportation of thousands of undocumented people. Experts doubt it could happen.
on Aug 23
‘Let’s fight for it’: Harris vows to chart a new way forward, defeat Trump • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination for president Thursday, pitching her candidacy as a chance for the nation to move forward.
on Aug 23
Democrats stress gun violence prevention on convention’s final night • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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The final night of the Democratic National Convention Thursday included a lineup of advocates for gun safety.
on Aug 23
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Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride is expected to become the first openly transgender person elected to Congress.
on Aug 23
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Democratic and left-leaning youth organizing groups have seized on a new opportunity to rally younger voters.
on Aug 23
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The GOP House lawmakers spoke witnesses at a hearing hosted at the Iowa State Fair Friday about the impacts of 2017 tax cuts.
on Aug 23
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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris released her first detailed economic policy proposal Friday.
on Aug 16
‘I’m entitled to personal attacks’ against Harris, Trump asserts • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Donald Trump says he sees no need to switch the tone of his bid for the White House now that Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee.
on Aug 16
Trump asks New York judge to delay felony sentencing past Election Day • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay until after November’s presidential election his sentencing for 34 state felonies.
on Aug 16
Mark your calendar: VP candidates Walz and Vance to debate Oct. 1 • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance Thursday agreed to an Oct. 1 vice presidential debate against Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz on CBS News.
on Aug 15
Walz agrees to Oct. 1 vice presidential debate on CBS • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has agreed to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News.
on Aug 15
Right-wing obsession with book bans has nothing to do with sex or religion • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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The right-wing obsession with banning school books has nothing to do with religion. It's all about the money.
on Aug 15
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz made his first solo campaign appearance Tuesday, promoting worker-friendly policies.
on Aug 14
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Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver said he opposed Democrats' "rhetoric" regardless of who is at the top of the ticket.
on Aug 11
Added delays in store for Trump in 2020 election interference case • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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The judge in Donald Trump's election interference case has granted a two-week delay in pretrial proceedings.
on Aug 9
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Iowa is among 15 states suing to stop the Biden administration from extending health care benefits to DACA recipients.
on Aug 9
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A new report warns using captured carbon dioxide to extract oil won’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions and could create new health hazards.
on Aug 7
Data privacy after Dobbs: Is period tracking safe? • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Information logged into menstrual cycle tracking apps could to be used in prosecuting those who seek abortions in states that criminalize it.
on Jul 29
Northeast Iowa creek has second mystery fish kill • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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For the second time in a little more than a year, something has killed thousands of fish in Crane creek without leaving obvious clues.
on Jul 26
ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Iowa State University researchers have identified receptors for the avian influenza on dairy cattle mammary glands.
on Jul 23
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"When society cannot tell fact from factoid, the end of information is near, ensuring that we get the governments that we deserve."
on Jul 21
Heat was likely a factor in 5 human bird flu infections in Colorado • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Hot temperatures made it difficult for workers to protect themselves while culling an infected flock of about 1.8 million chickens.
on Jul 17
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The bill passed Wednesday would require individuals registering to vote to provide proof of citizenship to participate in federal elections.
on Jul 11
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Some elections professionals say federal law enforcement still isn’t doing enough to deter threats and attacks on election workers.
on Jun 25
Bird flu found in two more Iowa dairy herds • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Avian flu was recently detected in cattle of two dairy herds in northwest Iowa, which increases the total number of affected herds to five.
on Jun 25
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Facebook text messages show how a fired Iowa police chief illegally acquired machine guns for himself and his for-profit business.
on Jun 25
Cattle farmer who faces prison time is fined by DNR • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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A financially troubled cattle farmer who is awaiting sentencing in federal court was recently fined for endangering a creek and groundwater.
on Jun 24
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Donald Trump said that if reelected, he plans to work “side by side” with a group that says abortion should be “eradicated entirely.”
on Jun 24
Drake University expands DEIJ programs as public universities shrink theirs • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Drake University is continuing its commitment to fostering equity and inclusion on campus with new programs to support students.
on Jun 23
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One-third of Grinnell College's energy needs will come from a new solar array, providing four megawatts of power to campus.
on May 29
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New "Freedom to Flourish" welcome signs are another way Gov. Kim Reynolds is imposing her agenda on Iowans.
on May 26
Some Iowa farmers were interrupted by solar storm • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Some farmers who rely on satellite data to plant their fields were delayed in recent days by a geomagnetic storm.
on May 13