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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. In June, Zach Lahn announced state Rep. Derek Wulf as his running mate. The selection of Rep. Wulf makes one thing…
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly talks about Republicans Sam Brownback and Donald Trump's names and how Kansas voters will hear them this election season. * Donald Trump's endorsement is a central issue in the 2026 Kansas…
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One of America's most competitive gubernatorial races could settle a heated argument over whether private insurance…
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) -- Nitrate pollution is emerging as a prominent issue in Iowa's midterm elections, with candidates in major races facing questions about water quality and…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tied distrust in the nation's healthcare system on the Left to the Make America Healthy Again movement in an interview on Thursday, saying she doesn't think the MAHA movement is…
Today is the 61 birthday of the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs. While a free forum Wednesday celebrated the occasion with cupcakes and ice cream, several speakers not only highlighted their benefits and…
This article was originally published by Iowa Capital Dispatch on July 29, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect those of…
A state panel removed Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Nicholas Gluba and lieutenant governor candidate Jules Cutler from the ballot on June 15. Iowa Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Nicholas Gluba said…
How Big Oil Seduced American Farming and Left Taxpayers With the Bill Earlier last week in Washington, administration officials appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee to defend an extraordinary spending…
Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses the state's low Medicaid error rate after the first Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force meeting. One of America's most competitive gubernatorial races could settle a heated…
