The Gazette

Capitol Notebook: Iowa lawmakers advance bill targeting public employee pensions after felony convictions

Iowa Senate Republican lawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday that would allow Iowa to revoke public pension benefits from public employees convicted of felonies, while acknowledging the bill's current ...

Immigrant rights advocates oppose Iowa bill banning local ID programs

Immigrant rights groups, activists and faith leaders traveled to the Iowa Capitol to oppose a bill that bans cities and ...
The Daily Iowan

Iowa lawmakers propose requirements for historical research centers amid Centennial Building closure debate

As Iowa lawmakers return to the state capitol this session, two bills targeting the future of the nearly 70-year-old State ...

Iowans protest bill that would remove community IDs

DES MOINES, Iowa — Protesters from all over the state gathered at the state capitol to protest bills they believed were anti-immigrant. Initially, three subcommittees were planned to discuss HSB 2041, ...

Here's how to contact Iowa lawmakers and track bills during session

There are many ways to contact Iowa lawmakers and participate in the legislative process during the legislative session. Here ...
The Daily Iowan

Protesters demand action against ICE from Iowa lawmakers

Ahead of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ last annual address, roughly 200 protesters rallied in the rotunda of the capitol building to call for an end to the presence of the Immigration and Customs ...

ICE protesters line up as at the Iowa State Capitol

Dozens of anti-ICE protesters gathered in the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda Tuesday ahead of Governor Kim Reynolds Condition of the State address.Protesters held s ...

Local Iowa lawmakers return to State Capitol with focus on property taxes and school safety

Iowa lawmakers begin the legislative session Jan. 12, with State Rep. Daniel Gosa prioritizing school safety and property tax concerns alongside bipartisan efforts.
Iowa Public Radio

Gov. Reynolds calls for city and county spending limits as part of her $3B property tax relief plan

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2026 Condition of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. This story was updated Jan. 13, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. to include new comments ...