11 Oct 2022

Iowa Restaurant Association Names Senator Chris Cournoyer 2022 Legislator of the Year

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2022) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today announced Iowa Senator Chris Cournoyer as the trade group’s 2022 Legislator of the Year. Sen Cournoyer, who represents Iowa’s 49th Senate District, was a strong voice for the hospitality industry during the 2022 legislative session. Specifically, she shepherded much needed liquor license-reform through the legislative process.

10 Oct 2022

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Helping 47,000 Iowans Register to Vote

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 10, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is helping Iowans register to vote ahead of the 2022 general election. His office mailed a postcard to approximately 47,000 Iowans who are eligible to vote, but not registered. The postcard includes instructions on how to register and a QR code the recipient can use to register online.

07 Oct 2022

Iowa Republican, Libertarian, and Conservative Leaders Endorse Rob Sand for Auditor

By Zachary Meunier

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 7, 2022) — Rob Sand for Iowa announced the endorsement of 31 Republican, Libertarian, and self-described conservative leaders from across the state today. The list includes current and former elected officials and candidates, Republican Party of Iowa staffers, and private sector leaders.

07 Oct 2022

Quad City Now Chapter to Host “Roe Roe Roe Your Vote” Get Out The Vote Rally

By Ben Head

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 7, 2022) — The Roe Roe Roe Your Vote Rally will kick off at Schwiebert Park, 101 17th St, Rock Island, at 12PM this Saturday, October 8. The rally is sponsored by the Quad City Chapter of National Organization of Women (NOW). Voter registration, early voting, and other information will be available.

The program will begin with an original song by local activist and musician, Bethann Heidgerken.

Speakers include:

05 Oct 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Grant Program to Reduce Language Barriers in Workforce

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 5, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a new grant opportunity intended to reduce language barriers in the workforce. The Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program will help employers provide sustained programs for English language instruction to support improved communication in the workplace.

04 Oct 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Declares October as “Co-op Month in Iowa”

By Natalie Mahoney

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 4, 2022) — October has been declared “Co-Op Month in Iowa” by Governor Kim Reynolds. In the proclamation, the Governor mentions:

29 Sep 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Joins Five States in Lawsuit Challenging Pres Biden’s Authority to Cancel Student Loan Debt

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds and five other states have filed a 

28 Sep 2022

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Launches Updated Voter Ready Website Ahead of November 8 General Election

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 28, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate continues his “Voter Ready” outreach initiative by unveiling a fresh, updated website ahead of the November 8 general election. VoterReady.Iowa.gov is a one-stop shop for Iowa voters.

28 Sep 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Iowa Budget Surplus of $1.91B, Significant Drop in Top Corporate-Tax Rate

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 28, 2022) — On September 27, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2022 with a balance of $1.91 billion in the General Fund, $830 million in reserve funds, and $1.06 billion in the Taxpayer Relief Fund.

26 Sep 2022

Candidates Stump at Clinton County Democrats Soapbox Social

By Rita Hart

DeWITT, IOWA (September 26, 2022) — Statewide, congressional, and local Democratic candidates rallied a large crowd of voters at an afternoon soapbox-style event Sunday, September 25, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in DeWitt. Eleven candidates made their case to voters and pointed out the differences between the two parties’ visions for Iowa.

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