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Former Gov. Tom Vilsack says Iowans want unity heading into 2026 governor’s race
With Iowa's 2026 governor’s race wide open, former Gov. Tom Vilsack reflects on political parallels to his 1998 victory and ...
Head Start on chopping block despite being a top priority of Kim Reynolds, Iowa leaders
Advocates say benefits of Head Start for Iowa children and their families are proven. If DOGE cuts it, the effects would, ...
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds sues Des Moines Register to block release of emails
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' office is asserting executive privilege in denying the Des Moines Register's records request.
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Will LSU's Flau'jae Johnson play in Elite Eight? What Kim Mulkey said after NC State win
After her team's win, LSU coach Kim Mulkey was asked about Johnson's status for its ... State Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ...
Blake Lively Honors Her Mother, Who Survived an Attack on Her Life, in Time100 Gala Speech: ‘Never Underestimate a Woman's Ability to Endure Pain'
Blake Lively honored her mother, Willie Elain McAlpin, at the Time100 Gala Thursday evening with a personal five-minute ...
'Nobody's willing to help us': Iowans voice frustration about Medicaid work requirements
Iowans asked questions and raised concerns about whether they could lose health care under a proposed Medicaid work requirements plan.
Will they run for Iowa governor in 2026? Our early handicap of 10 potential GOP candidates
Republicans across the state are debating both whether they have a viable path to the nomination and whether they want to ...