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Surprise open governor’s seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for Democrats
Reynolds was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor on the ticket alongside former Gov. Terry Branstad. Barack Obama ...
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What will Iowa lawmakers do this year to lower property taxes?
The outstanding questions and the complexity involved of trying to change Iowa’s convoluted property tax system — with just ...
Iowa is the only state to see a decline in same-sex marriages. What do advocates say?
Iowa went from being one of the first states to legalize gay marriage to now being the only state with a declining number of ...
Life sentence: What it takes to marry your incarcerated fiancé in Iowa
Getting hitched behind bars can be an important step toward rehabilitation. But inmates should expect long waits, spare ...
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she won't seek reelection in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in ...
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The Iowa State Fair is older than Des Moines' tenure as state capital. Where did it start?
Email your question to the Des Moines Register's Bill Steiden at [email protected]. The Iowa State Fair will mark the 170th year since its inception when it opens this Aug. 8. That's ...
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Iowa State Capitol
The Iowa State Capitol is a favorite of sightseers ... is located in the city's East Village neighborhood across the Des Moines River from downtown. It is accessible via the free D-Line downtown ...
Tariffs hit Des Moines chocolate importer as Easter nears
Central Iowa's Chocolaterie Stam is built on family ties to a Dutch chocolate maker. Now, it faces Easter saddled with ...