DES MOINES, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced her office has secured a win for Iowans with the Iowa Supreme Court’s seven/zip decision in Gregory v State of Iowa.
DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — The Gluba-Cutler campaign filed a petition for judicial review in Polk County District Court Tuesday, June 23, asking a judge to reverse the State Objection Panel’s decision and restore Nicholas Gluba and Jules Cutler to the November general election ballot. The campaign collected more than 8,000 signatures from Iowans statewide — more than double the 3,500 required by law.
ANKENY, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — The Iowa Democratic Women’s Caucus (IDWC) is hosting “Campaign 101: Run! Join a Team! Make a Difference!,” a day of learning primarily for women of Iowa who are exploring a run for elected or appointed office or assisting with a campaign. The event will take place on May 9, 2026 and all are welcome.
DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2026) — Transparency isn’t just something I apply to my work as the State Auditor — it’s part of my core.
My faith instructs me to live in light; to be honest, to look for the good, to be charitable, to lead with integrity. I teach my children that when they make a mistake — because we all do — own it. Trying to cover it up creates more trouble.
DES MOINES, IOWA (February 24, 2026) — The House Government Oversight Committee voted to approve a Majority Report detailing the investigation into the Iowa Judicial Branch’s misallocation of approximately $25 million in court debt funds. The report, which covers Fiscal Years 2021 through 2024, describes a pattern of financial mismanagement, three years of concealment from the public, and a failure by the State Auditor to conduct necessary oversight.
DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 24, 2026) — Kevin Randle, a Democrat and longtime community advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for the Scott County Board of Supervisors. Randle’s campaign centers on expanding opportunity and strengthening public services to ensure Scott County remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
WASHINGTON DC (February 20, 2026) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that he secured over $200 million in federal funding to support several initiatives at Rock Island Arsenal that will protect jobs, support service-members, and expand the Arsenal’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
WASHINGTON DC (February 17, 2026) — In Iowa, where the First and Third Congressional Districts are among the most vulnerable Republican seats in the US House, a new statewide poll conducted by Global Strategy Group on behalf of Food and Water Action finds that clean water and cancer rates are top priorities for voters.
ROCK ISLAND, ILLiNOIS (February 17, 2026) —On February 5, 2026, ballots were mailed to all voters who requested a ballot for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election in Rock Island County. Due to the recent postmark changes at your local post office, we are encouraging voters that requested a vote by mail ballot to vote your ballot in a timely manner and return it as soon as possible. You have three return options:
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