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Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, a Democratic candidate for governor, answered questions from reporters at his campaign headquarters in Des Moines April 2, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand calls for term, age limits on elected officials

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand told reporters Thursday he believes issues like term limits and age limits for elected officials and mandatory prison sentences for stealing tax dollars ...

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Democracy BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Why the Iowa Senate finally approved enhanced First Amendment protections By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland – 7/22/25

Originally published on July 20 When the Iowa House and Senate approve a bill unanimously, you might assume it was easy to get the measure to the governor’s desk. But appearances can be deceiving. ...

Elections BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Should Democrats hope to face Ernst or Hinson in 2026 Senate race? By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland – 7/15/25

Originally published on July 13 Politico set off another round of speculation about U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s future this week. Jordain Carney and Rachael Bade reported on July 10 that Ernst ...

Democracy BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Grassley using Judiciary Committee to avenge Donald Trump By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland – 7/09/25

Originally posted on July 6 When President Donald Trump gave Senator Chuck Grassley his “complete and total endorsement” during an October 2021 rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, he said one ...

Elections NEW: DNC countering Trump’s Iowa visit with billboards citing Ernst’s ‘we all are going to die’ comment By Austin Linfante – 7/03/25

As President Donald Trump visits the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) purchased billboards nearby slamming him and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) for her “we all are going to die” comment.

Economy Proposed SNAP cuts threaten Iowa families, food banks By MARK MORAN Iowa News Connection – 6/30/25

Congress is debating a budget bill that could result in significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Those reductions would not only fall squarely on Iowa’s most ...

Democracy Heartland congressmen dispute report about veterans possibly being denied health care for being Democrats By Austin Linfante and Richard Eberwein – 6/18/25

Multiple Heartland congressmen on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee weighed in on a recent report from the Guardian, which detailed federal rule changes that could discriminate against veterans based on political affiliation.

Elections Christina Bohannan launches another bid to unseat GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks By Richard Eberwein – 6/17/25

Former Iowa state Rep. Christina Bohannan (D) officially announced her third consecutive bid to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) on Tuesday. Bohannan is a former law ...

Elections Former Iowa Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls joins Senate race against Joni Ernst By Richard Eberwein – 6/11/25

After U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) controversial Medicaid comments, another Democrat has joined the Iowa Senate race with intentions of replacing the Republican incumbent.

Abortion Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill mandating anti-abortion learning materials in schools By Richard Eberwein – 6/09/25

Last Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed Senate File 175, a Republican-written piece of legislation that mandates schools to teach about the “humanity of the unborn child” to grades 5-12.

Iowa Cancer ‘Gag Act’ sputters in Iowa, federal push continues By MARK MORAN Iowa News Connection – 6/05/25

Groups advocating for clean, safe water are pushing back on proposals to revive a pesticide labeling law introduced last year in Congress which would give chemical companies legal immunity from ...

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