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Team mix-up drives viral moment at Jack Smith hearing
EducationSen. Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of lying under oath after confusing the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant
Economy and jobsThe new law raises Iowa’s tax incentive ceiling for a steel plant valued at billion, expanding the amount the project may qualify for.
The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 4, 2026
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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant
Economy and jobsThe new law raises the tax-incentive ceiling connected to a steel plant valued at billion.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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Iowa lawmakers weigh MEGA changes for steel plant
Economy and jobsA special session will consider changing Iowa’s large-project incentive program for a proposed billion steel plant in Lee County.
The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 1, 2026
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Right-wing figures object to Indian role in Iowa steel plant
Economy and jobsTrump announced a billion Iowa steel plant as the White House highlighted plans for 1,750 jobs.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
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Iowa steel project faces tests after Foxconn comparison
HousingA Trump aide says demand for steel separates the proposed Lee County complex from Wisconsin’s smaller-than-promised Foxconn development.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Iowa 2026 page pairs races with presidential history
Elections and votingThe Iowa election page combines a broad look at 2026 races with historical presidential results but identifies no specific contest or candidate.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Heartland Republicans break with Trump over Iran war
Energy and environmentRepublicans in Iowa, Michigan and Ohio are calling for a quick end to the Iran war as high fuel prices raise election concerns.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 26, 2026
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Iowa judge dismisses Trump suit against paper, pollster
Elections and votingThe judge cited First Amendment protections in dismissing Trump’s late-2024 lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and J. Ann Selzer.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Over Register Poll
Elections and votingThe case challenged a pre-election poll showing Donald Trump behind Kamala Harris, and the judge warned about effects on news reporting.
The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 25, 2026
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Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over 2024 Iowa poll
Elections and votingThe case followed Trump’s claims that an Iowa poll was inaccurate and deliberately designed to hurt him politically.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
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Iowa income tax amendment draws competing advocacy
Economy and jobsAdvocates on both sides held events Thursday seeking more voter attention for a proposed income tax constitutional amendment.
The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 19, 2026
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Zach Lahn calls for cutting Iowa’s gas tax in half
Economy and jobsLahn says a 50% reduction in Iowa’s gas tax would ease fuel costs, with key implementation and budget details still to be set.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Turek, Hinson outline different responses to fuel costs
Energy and environmentWith Iowa diesel above a gallon, Josh Turek is proposing federal tax and reserve steps while Ashley Hinson emphasizes biofuels and U.S. production.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Iowa City council narrowly approves downtown police unit
Public safetyA closely divided Iowa City council approved a new police unit focused on downtown public safety.
The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 17, 2026
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Distribution of Iowa Meta Settlement Funds Announced
Elections and votingAn announcement addresses the distribution of Iowa funds from a settlement involving Meta, with no election or candidate directly connected.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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Iowa PBS sets debate dates for major Iowa races
Elections and votingThe public broadcaster announced debate dates for Iowa governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate contests.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 13, 2026
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Poll: Sand leads Lahn; Hinson leads Turek in Iowa
Elections and votingA poll puts Sand ahead of Lahn for governor and Hinson ahead of Turek in the Senate contest, offering a snapshot rather than an election result.
The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 3, 2026
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Iowa Democrats weigh a working-class appeal
Elections and votingThe state party can test messages and organizing choices, but a national shift would require clear action and evidence that voters respond.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
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Cook shifts Iowa and Texas governor ratings toward Democrats
Elections and votingThe Cook Political Report moved its assessments of the Iowa and Texas governor’s races in a direction more favorable to Democrats.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskAug 21, 2026
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Report labels two Iowa statewide races differently
Elections and votingAn unidentified organization rates Iowa’s Senate contest a “toss-up” and the governor’s race “leans Democrat,” but has not published polling or explained its methodology.
The Ballot Iowa DeskAug 20, 2026