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Who's running for U.S. House in Iowa (2026)
5 U.S. House races are on the ballot in Iowa, with 39 declared candidates tracked so far.
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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant
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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant
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Candidate profile: Chris Mcgowan in Iowa’s 4th District
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The Ballot Iowa News DeskOct 1, 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.
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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