DesMoinesRegister.com - Politics

It's all about Bain as battle heats up

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:07:00 CDT

Iowans are getting mixed messages about whether Mitt Romney was a corporate raider who put profits ahead of jobs or a turnaround artist who truly understands the economy.

Grassley: Gay marriage issue may cost Obama

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:04:00 CDT

Same-sex marriage ranks low among issues important to most Iowa voters, says U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, but he believes President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage could cost him the Hawkeye State in November in a tight race against Republican Mitt Romney.

Senate District 10 rivals see need for cooperation

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:51:00 CDT

The battle for a Senate seat in the heart of Dallas County is between a former law enforcement officer and the president of the county's young Republican group. Both say the weeks leading up to the Republican primary have so far been civil.

Accidents involving city-owned vehicles take bite out of Des Moines' budget

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:49:00 CDT

The city of Des Moines will most likely fork over several thousand dollars to pay for repairs to two residents' legally parked vehicles that were damaged this spring in separate incidents when police cars ran into them.

Grassley: Obama's support for same-sex marriage could cost him Hawkeye state

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:19:00 CDT

Same-sex marriage ranks low in importance to most Iowa voters, Grassley said today, but he believes Obama's support could cost him Iowa voters in a tight November race.

Iowa GOP officials say survey shows positive view of caucuses

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:15:00 CDT

State Republican officials say a non-scientific survey shows 79 percent of Republicans thought the accuracy of the presidential vote tabulation process used at the 2012 Iowa caucus was excellent or good.

Local NAACP leader at odds with vote

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:18:00 CDT

The president of the Iowa/Nebraska branch of the NAACP is uncertain about his future with the group after its national board of directors endorsed same-sex marriage.

Environmental council starts hunt for new chief

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:15:00 CDT

The nonprofit Iowa Environmental Council hopes to pick a new executive director by Sept. 1 to replace Marian Riggs Gelb, who resigned last week following a health scare.

Public asked to get aboard DART plan despite concerns

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:04:00 CDT

Dedicated bus riders in the Des Moines area are making their voices heard leading up to one of the largest transit system overhauls in the metro's history - and finding they're too late.

Democratic candidates for Des Moines seat in Iowa House agree on most issues in forum

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:39:00 CDT

You really couldn't call Tuesday night's Iowa House District 36 candidate forum a debate.

Grassley: Disabled Iowan led an inspirational life

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:14:00 CDT

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley today honored Katie Beckett on the Senate floor, calling her "the living embodiment of a person with disabilities participating and contributing in society."

Register editorial: Feds can be a savior, not just a demon; Beckett case shows how meaningful change occurs

Man calls Steve King a �professional liar,' is removed from event

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:51:00 CDT

The man repeated some of the allegations that King recently made and the two got into a bit of a debate about whether or not Medicaid-covered people can be considered as having health care coverage.

Politico: Iowa's Tom Harkin hasn't talked to the president in months

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:55:00 CDT

Harkin (D-Iowa) is in charge of one of Obama's top priorities - preventing a rate increase on student loans - but he hasn't talked to the president in months.

Boehner to appear at Latham fundraiser in Johnston

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:42:00 CDT

The most powerful Republican in Washington, D.C., will be flying to Iowa next week. U.S. House Speaker John Boehner will be the special guest May 29 at a fundraising breakfast for U.S. Rep. Tom Latham, a Republican from Clive.

Look for jobs focus during Obama visit

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:43:00 CDT

President Barack Obama will follow two scripts on his trip to Iowa on Thursday. He will visit a wind turbine blade manufacturer in Newton to warn how the pending loss of two wind energy tax credits will hurt Iowa's economy, White House aides told The Des Moines Register.

King expects tough re-election campaign

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:31:00 CDT

U.S. Rep. Steve King launched a re-election tour here Monday, and was quickly challenged in a race he predicted would get ugly.

Des Moines widens liquor license moratorium

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:47:00 CDT

The city of Des Moines' grip on businesses seeking to sell alcohol tightened Monday night when the City Council extended a temporary ban on new liquor licenses on stores as small as gas stations and as large as supermarkets.

Des Moines expands moratorium, says no to booze at Walgreens

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:50:00 CDT

The city tightens its control over business' ability to sell alcohol, extending a temporary ban on new liquor licenses to include stores as small as a gas station and as large as a grocery store.

King launches tour; predicts a vibrant national battle with Vilsack

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:56:00 CDT

One of the nation's most hotly contested congressional races will play out in Iowa's 4th District, where millions of dollars and unprecedented mudslinging are expected to dominate the social landscape.

Iowa Senate aspirant gets Bachmann boost

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:33:00 CDT

Echoes of last year's Iowa caucuses campaign - with a distinct Minnesota accent - rang out over a heated state Senate race last week. U.S. Rep.