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Community
Des Moines City Council votes against abortion resolution work session
Local News
Legal expert breaks down claims against Democratic US Senate candidate Mike Franken
A Drake law professor and the chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa weigh in on why claims like these are so hard to prove legally.
Local News
Legal expert breaks down claims against Democratic US Senate candidate Mike Franken
A Drake law professor and chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa weigh in on why claims like these are so hard to prove legally.
Local Politics
Former campaign staffer accuses Democratic US Senate candidate Mike Franken of grabbing, kissing her
The police report redacted the name of the alleged harasser but references a current Mike Franken staffer. A Franken spokesperson said the allegations "are false."
Local Politics
School district awarded for exceptionally high voter registration
Central Community School of Elkader students took home the Carrie Chapman Catt Award, which goes to any school with at least 90% of eligible students registered.
Business
Taiwan agrees to import more than $2.6 billion in US corn, soybeans in coming years
Under the agreement, Taiwan Vegetable Oil Manufacturers Association will buy an estimated $1.9 to $2.1 billion in corn and soybeans from Iowa between 2023 and 2024.
The Big Story
Mike Franken denies assault allegations following Des Moines police report
The police report redacted the name of the alleged harasser but references a current Mike Franken staffer. A Franken spokesperson said the allegations "are false."
Local News
Former campaign staffer alleges Iowa Democratic candidate grabbed, kissed her
The police report redacted the name of the alleged harasser but references a current Mike Franken staffer. A Franken spokesperson said the allegations "are false."
Local Politics
Billboard targeting Rep. Cindy Axne looms over Polk County Democrats Steak Fry
The billboard, paid for by the Republican Party of Iowa, references a recent report by the New York Times showing Axne has 13 possible conflicts of interest.
Local Politics
Iowa abortion providers say no basis to enact near ban
Lawyers for Planned Parenthood argued in court documents Tuesday that there's no precedent or legal support for bringing back a law banning most abortions in Iowa.
Local Politics
Iowa abortion providers say no basis to enact near ban
Lawyers for Planned Parenthood argued in court documents Tuesday that there's no precedent or legal support for bringing back a law banning most abortions in Iowa.
Elections
Osceola voters return to the ballot box to decide town's new mayor
Matthew Stoll, who became mayor after his name was drawn from a bowl due to a tied vote in November, resigned in June.
Local News
Legal expert breaks down claims against Democratic US Senate candidate Mike Franken
A Drake law professor and the chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa weigh in on why claims like these are so hard to prove legally.
Local News
Legal expert breaks down claims against Democratic US Senate candidate Mike Franken
A Drake law professor and chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa weigh in on why claims like these are so hard to prove legally.
Local Politics
Former campaign staffer accuses Democratic US Senate candidate Mike Franken of grabbing, kissing her
The police report redacted the name of the alleged harasser but references a current Mike Franken staffer. A Franken spokesperson said the allegations "are false."
Local Politics
School district awarded for exceptionally high voter registration
Central Community School of Elkader students took home the Carrie Chapman Catt Award, which goes to any school with at least 90% of eligible students registered.
Business
Taiwan agrees to import more than $2.6 billion in US corn, soybeans in coming years
Under the agreement, Taiwan Vegetable Oil Manufacturers Association will buy an estimated $1.9 to $2.1 billion in corn and soybeans from Iowa between 2023 and 2024.
The Big Story
Mike Franken denies assault allegations following Des Moines police report
The police report redacted the name of the alleged harasser but references a current Mike Franken staffer. A Franken spokesperson said the allegations "are false."
Local News
Former campaign staffer alleges Iowa Democratic candidate grabbed, kissed her
The police report redacted the name of the alleged harasser but references a current Mike Franken staffer. A Franken spokesperson said the allegations "are false."
Local Politics
Billboard targeting Rep. Cindy Axne looms over Polk County Democrats Steak Fry
The billboard, paid for by the Republican Party of Iowa, references a recent report by the New York Times showing Axne has 13 possible conflicts of interest.
Local Politics
Iowa abortion providers say no basis to enact near ban
Lawyers for Planned Parenthood argued in court documents Tuesday that there's no precedent or legal support for bringing back a law banning most abortions in Iowa.
Local Politics
Iowa abortion providers say no basis to enact near ban
Lawyers for Planned Parenthood argued in court documents Tuesday that there's no precedent or legal support for bringing back a law banning most abortions in Iowa.
Elections
Osceola voters return to the ballot box to decide town's new mayor
Matthew Stoll, who became mayor after his name was drawn from a bowl due to a tied vote in November, resigned in June.
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