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GOP rivals exchange heated ads in suburban Senate race

Tue, 29 May 2012 23:28:00 CDT

A Senate race centered in Clive is one of the state's most contentious battles to win a Republican legislative nomination. The District 22 race is between Jeff Mullen, a pastor at Point of Grace Church in Waukee who is challenging Sen. Pat Ward of Clive.

Schools a priority for Democrats seeking House District 36 seat

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:52:00 CDT

The June 5 primary between three northwest Des Moines Democrats could be decisive in the race for the Iowa House's new 36th District.

GOP rivals in District 36 seek greater control for Iowans

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:51:00 CDT

Three Republicans are vying for an Iowa House seat covering the Democrat-friendly northwest corner of Des Moines.

Majority whip Helland faces primary challenger in Highfill

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:49:00 CDT

Jake Highfill, 22, is challenging Iowa House Majority Whip Erik Helland, 32, in the June 5 primary to be the Republican candidate for Iowa House District 39 in November's election. The winner of the primary will run against Democrat Kelsey Clark.

Two seek GOP bid in Iowa House District 30

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:59:00 CDT

Two people are vying for the Republican nod to seek the new District 30 seat in the Iowa House. Jim Carley is running against former House District 69 candidate Carol Miller to represent the eastern Polk County region.

Polk jail crowding thins a bit

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:55:00 CDT

The Polk County Jail has become a bit less crowded in recent weeks, easing concerns that the cash-strapped county would need to find money to open a vacant wing.

2nd District Democrats: Two compete for redrawn district

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:26:00 CDT

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack faces a substantially new district and, for the first time, a primary challenger in 2012 as he seeks a fourth term in Congress.

1st District Republicans: Blum, Lange put focus on fiscal issues

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:18:00 CDT

Two fiscal conservatives aim to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley on government debt, deficits and spending this November, but only one can emerge from June's Republican primary.

Congressional primary races heat up in eastern Iowa

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:17:00 CDT

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2nd District Republicans: 'Rising stars' go head to head

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:10:00 CDT

You'll have to look closely to see the distinguishing features between the two Republicans seeking to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack.

Fact check: Obama off on thrifty spending claims made in Iowa

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:54:00 CDT

The problem with a rosy claim Obama made Thursday in Des Moines: The Wall Street bailout ballooned the 2009 budget just before Obama took office, making Obama's 2010 results look smaller in comparison.

New problems surface at Des Moines charter school

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:43:00 CDT

At least $700 worth of Des Moines Public Charter School uniforms cannot be accounted for and staff used school funds for personal purchases on more than one occasion, according to a district report released Friday.

Vilsack pushes to speed up veterans' benefits, services

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:37:00 CDT

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said Friday that paperwork in place to prevent people from �gaming the system� has instead delayed benefits and services for military veterans.

Branstad signs education reform, shakes finger for use of �one-time money'

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:22:00 CDT

Gov. Terry Branstad today signed into law 16 bills, including one that deals with Iowa's education reform.

Obama pokes fun at Romney in Iowa

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:05:00 CDT

Mitt Romney gave Iowans a 'cowpie of distortion' when he said he knows how to douse the nation's 'prairie fire of debt,' President Barack Obama said in his first campaign event in Iowa of this election cycle.

Iowans get up close and presidential

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:04:00 CDT

After Air Force One touched down at the Iowa Air National Guard base in Des Moines, President Barack Obama greeted families of service members.

In Newton, Obama calls for extending wind energy tax breaks

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:58:00 CDT

President Barack Obama, in Newton for an extension for wind energy tax breaks, hammered Thursday on congressional Republicans as stumbling blocks to economic progress.

Obradovich: Obama fires back at Romney's barbs

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:21:00 CDT

President Barack Obama, in Des Moines Thursday, portrayed Mitt Romney's �prairie fire of debt� as mostly smoke - the kind that comes from the marble fireplaces within the mansions of the super-rich.

Bolton: Voters must shake any doubts about Romney

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:14:00 CDT

Republicans and independents must shake any doubts they have about presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, the keynote speaker at a party fundraiser said in Des Moines Thursday night.

Lehman won't seek second term on Republican National Committee

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:52:00 CDT

Kim Lehman, a Christian conservative activist, won't seek a second term as Iowa's committeewoman on the Republican National Committee.