Reynolds signs laws banning ranked voting and tightening voter rules
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 954 and House File 928 on Monday, banning ranked choice voting and expanding rules on voter citizenship. The measures also alter recount procedures and restrict third party party status, with Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate praising the reforms for election integrity.
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Scholten enters 2026 U S Senate race against Ernst
Iowa state representative J D Scholten of Sioux City declared his candidacy for the U S Senate seat held by Republican Joni Ernst. The move follows nationwide backlash over Ernst comments at a Parkersburg town hall about Medicaid and SNAP spending.
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Standh announces campaign for governor and council challenge
Inside Standh launches bid for governor while Wilson lines up to challenge Hoeger for the C.R. city council seat. Page 3A reports the political moves and potential race dynamics shaping local leadership.
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Iowa's first veteran embedded counselor helps ease campus stigma
Chuck Xander, the University of Iowa's dedicated veteran and military-connected student counselor, says he overbooks to fit all clients during peak times. Since Fall 2023 IVETS created the role, he has held 550 plus therapy sessions for about 100 veterans or active service members and their families, spanning ages, branches, and experiences.
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