Democrat Mike Zimmer has defeated Republican Kate Whittington in the special election for Senate District 35, which was vacated by Chris Cournoyer.

This special election in Iowa's 35th Senate District comes after the state's current governor Kim Reynolds nominated Chris Cournoyer as lieutenant governor.

Immigrant advocacy organizations hosted a rally on the terrace of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines May 1, 2024 in opposition to the Iowa law making illegal immigration a state crime. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) A U.S. federal appeals ...

Tensions are high for immigrants and advocates in Iowa amid rumors of ICE vehicles being spotted at various places across the state Thursday and President Donald Trump's declaration of illegal ...

Thankfully, for now, communities in Iowa don't have to worry about this cruel law, which would have subjected even some people living lawfully in the U.S. to arrest and deportation. Concerningly, states across the country are still working to pass harsh ...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Chris Cournoyer to serve as lieutenant governor. Cournoyer represented Senate District 35 and has since resigned from that role.

When asked what had legislators excited about the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, State Sen. Ken Rozenboom didn't have to ponder the question.

I sent a letter to university presidents reminding them about their obligation to comply with state law and President Trump’s executive order ending illegal DEI,' Reynolds wrote.

Iowa's first openly transgender state lawmaker discussed with The Gazette the significance of her historic role and the challenges faced by transgender individuals.

Voters in three eastern Iowa counties will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them in the state senate.

Don R. Godwin, of Duncombe, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Duncombe Community Center, 510 Folger St., Duncombe. Cards may be sent to him at PO Box 132,

Iowa hosts Penn State amid a three-game losing streak plagued by slow starts. Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery does not think the team's energy is to blame.