Joni Ernst confirms she will seek re-election
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa confirmed with the Des Moines Register Friday that she’ll be seeking re-election in 2020.
Linn-Mar student chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Linn-Mar senior Kevin Drahos will be one in the 104-member delegation that will converge in the nation’s capital March 2-9, 2019.
My time with President George H.W. Bush
My day with the 41st President of the United States began as a day of great anticipation and even greater uncertainty. I would be traveling
Grassley issues statement on Trump’s US Attorney General nomination
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley issued the following statement on the President’s intent to nominate William Barr to be the next United States Attorney General.
President Trump announces nominees for attorney general and US ambassador to the United Nations
He also announced he’s nominating State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to be US ambassador to the United Nations.
Iowa sees high voter turnout in midterm election
Secretary of State Paul Pate released election details Monday showing a voter turnout of 61.55 percent. That’s the highest for a midterm election since 1994.
State Auditor-elect Rob Sand weighs in on Mosiman’s Medicaid report
A report released by current State Auditor Mary Mosiman on Monday says the state has saved about $141-million dollars through the privatization of Medicaid. But State Auditor-elect, Rob Sand, says he’s not so sure.
Lawsuit claims uncounted votes could change election outcome
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) – The race for the Iowa House of Representatives District 55 is close and now one candidate has filed a lawsuit claiming not all ballots were counted.
House Democratic candidate sues to count absentee ballots
Kayla Koether filed a motion Thursday seeking a temporary injunction in Polk County District Court to stop Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate from certifying incumbent Republican Michael Bergan as the House District 55 winner on Monday.
Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce inaugural ceremony, ball
Governor Kim Reynolds will be sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Iowa on Friday, January 18, 2019. Following the swearing in, the Governor will host her Inaugural Ball at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.
Recount issued for Iowa House District 55
(WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa) — A recount has been issued in Iowa’s 55th District House race. According to the Winneshiek County Auditor, Kayla Koether has filed
Joni Ernst elected to Senate GOP leadership
For the first time in a decade, a woman was elected to a GOP leadership role in the Senate.
Grassley nominated as Senate Pro Tempore for 116th Congress
The Senate Republican majority of the upcoming 116th Congress unanimously nominated Senator Chuck Grassley to be Senate pro tempore, a position that has historically been bestowed upon the most senior member of the majority party in the upper chamber of Congress.
Sen. Grassley’s statement on Presidential Proclamation regarding asylum process
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley issued the following statement regarding today’s Presidential Proclamation regarding the asylum process and a safe third country agreement with Mexico.
TRACKING: Dry start to the work week
Temperatures will be seasonable in the upper 20s to middle 30s for much of the week. There is a chance for a wintry mix Wednesday. Stay with KWWL for updates.
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Presidential hopefuls pushed to go big on climate change
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of young environmental activists are planning to demonstrate on Capitol Hill to drum up Democratic support for a sweeping agenda to
Ex-VP Biden vows to stay involved, but no talk of presidency
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden says he is going to stay engaged for the rest of his life, but he
Evers not optimistic Wisconsin Gov. Walker will veto bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he’s not optimistic that outgoing governor Scott Walker will veto bills approved by the Republican-dominated Legislature
Gray Milan has ambitious plans to be cleaner, greener
MILAN (AP) — If Italy’s fashion capital has a predominant color, it is gray — not only because of the blocks of neoclassical stone buildings
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Chris Murphy, D-Conn. ___ NBC’s
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow; Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.,
Democrats rev up plans for 2020 campaign launches
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are hitting fast forward. The first major presidential campaign announcements could come before year’s end. The Democratic National Committee plans
North Carolina Republican leader says he’s open to a new election if fraud is proven in the 9th Congressional District
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican leader says he’s open to a new election if fraud is proven in the 9th Congressional District.
Pelosi: House could take ‘extraordinary step’ on NC election
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says the chamber could take the “extraordinary step” of calling for a new election in a North
