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5 takeaways from Donald Trump's speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
President Trump will speak at the Iowa State Fairgrounds tonight. Here's what to know:
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Trump is returning to Iowa. What to know about his visit to Des Moines tonight
Trump shifts battleground in fight against 'brazen election interference' by Iowa pollster
President Donald Trump sued J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register after accusing them of election interference with their final 2024 Iowa presidential poll.
Iowa's new election laws aim to enhance voter roll accuracy and reform recount system
The state now has a new way of verifying its voter rolls and changes to how Iowa's recounts are conducted. Two new election laws went into effect July 1.Despit
Trump celebrates tax bill victory at Iowa fairground rally
Trump takes a megabill victory lap at Iowa rally
The president capped what was arguably the most successful week of his second term with a campaign-style speech in Iowa, where he said the megabill would usher in a period of prosperity. “There could be no better birthday present for America than the phenomenal victory we achieved just hours ago in Congress passing that one big,
Trump admin live updates: Trump takes megabill victory lap during Iowa rally
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Here’s who’s running for re-election on Cedar Rapids, Iowa City school boards
This voter guide includes information about who is running for re-election to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City school boards. The Gazette will be speaking with candidates about their campaigns and priorities in future stories.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird won't run for governor in 2026, plans to seek reelection
It's a decision that surprised some political observers who had expected Bird to jump into the Republican primary to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Bailey Kelley named Iowa’s director of elections
Bailey Kelley has been named Iowa’s director of elections, Paul Pate, Iowa Secretary of State, announced. Kelley has served as deputy director of election for the past two years. Kelley has a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia College Chicago;
Iowa announces new director of elections after nationwide search
The Iowa Secretary of State's Office has announced a new director of elections. Bailey Kelley, who has been on Secretary Paul Pate's staff for two years, will take on the role, according to a Wednesday announcement. She was chosen after a nationwide search was conducted.
Trump drops federal lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, refiles in state court
The president accuses Selzer of fraud after she conducted a poll right before the 2024 election that showed Kamala Harris leading in Iowa. He ended up winning the state.
AG Brenna Bird not running for governor, seeks re-election in 2026
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is not seeking the governor’s seat but is instead running for re-election for Iowa Attorney General in 2026. In a