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Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times! Heather's Headlines!
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week we're of course going to talk about Funnel Week in the Iowa Legislature, but we also have a few tales to share from the campaign trail in Iowa's GOP gubernatorial primary.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Althea Cole.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Adam Steen hopes to ride momentum of Vander Plaats endorsement in Iowa governor's racehttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ff405dfc-d841-4abd-b057-035fad9144ba.html‘Tough on crime' agenda makes it through first Iowa Legislature deadlinehttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/tough-on-crime-agenda-makes-it-through-first-iowa-legislature-deadline/ Iowa Republicans drop near-total abortion ban proposalshttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-republicans-drop-near-total-abortion-ban-proposals/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa basketball!
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times!
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawkeyes!
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we discuss President Trump's visit to Iowa and so much more: 2026 election shakeups, Republican gubernatorial primary forums, a legislative forum and more. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Iowa Quad-Cities lawmakers look to ramp up energy production in the state: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_9266bc38-061b-4b74-ac9e-0d7f88a97fa2.htmlFour Republican gubernatorial candidates lay out priorities during Eldridge forum: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_0c1232a3-3fd0-41d8-b594-83e8c242eff8.htmlCampaign Almanac: Wettach pivots to auditor race; Lundgren halts U.S. House bid: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/campaign-almanac-iowa-democrat-ending-congressional-bid-to-run-for-state-auditor/Hundreds of Iowans hear Trump's call for midterm election support: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/hundreds-of-iowans-hear-trumps-call-for-midterm-election-support-as-thousands-more-protest-his-appe/Cold weather, hot anger greet Trump in Clive: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/thousands-protest-immigration-enforcement-as-trump-visits-clive/5 takeaways from Trump's Iowa visit: Dems made up 'affordability,' no governor endorsement: https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_1f005c2c-c847-4f9e-83f3-1001a18c1a40.htmlThis episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times!
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we dig deep into recently published state campaign fundraising reports, everybody's property tax flags have now been planted, and we hear from our columnists on the Cedar Rapids Schools budget situation.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Opinion: Past decisions play role in CR schools' current problems: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/past-decisions-play-role-in-cr-schools-current-problems/Opinion: Much is at stake in Cedar Rapids school closure debate: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/much-is-at-stake-in-school-closure-debate/Rob Sand raised $9.5M last year in his campaign for Iowa governor: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/rob-sand-raised-9-5m-last-year-without-help-from-family-in-his-campaign-for-iowa-governor/Eminent domain restrictions on pipeline projects pass Iowa House: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/eminent-domain-restrictions-on-pipeline-projects-pass-iowa-house/Iowa House Republicans add third property tax plan to GOP debate: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/third-gop-property-tax-proposal-emerges-as-iowa-lawmakers-debate-how-to-cut-tax-bills/
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawkeyes!
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week, Gov. Kim Reynolds gives her penultimate — not her last — Condition of the State address, the Iowa Legislature's annual work has begun, and so much more.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: McGowan touts endorsement from former Gov. Branstad, more than $500k in fundraising since June https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_7d7382a0-ba33-4475-a1c2-84b72fc05a5f.htmlQuad-Cities community response session organized after ICE shooting in Minnesota: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_aa0990a9-85b6-41c2-8fa5-19d573c54e0d.htmlIowa Gov. Reynolds, in final policy push, proposes property tax overhaul: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-gov-reynolds-in-final-policy-push-proposes-property-tax-overhaul/Iowa Gov. Reynolds proposes $9.7B budget, again drawing from state reserve funds: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-gov-reynolds-proposes-9-7b-budget-again-drawing-from-state-reserve-funds/Iowa eminent domain, landowner rights bill passes House committee: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-iowa-eminent-domain-landowner-rights-bill-passes-house-committee/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week, the On Iowa Politics podcast team talks about two big topics on the new year's horizon: Iowa's gubernatorial campaign and the upcoming legislative session. Plus, the team does a little real estate-watching in Davenport.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Iowa Republicans will lose with Randy Feenstra: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/iowa-republicans-will-lose-with-randy-feenstra/Legislative Preview Series: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/Former Arizona GOP candidate Kari Lake buys condo in Davenport: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/kari-lake-a-former-candidate-for-governor-and-senate-in-arizona-buys-condo-in-davenport/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawks basketball!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa/Vanderbilt! Tyler's Fun Fact!
This week, we look back at the year that was. And what a year it was.On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: U.S. Army identifies Iowa Guard soldiers killed in Syria: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/u-s-army-identifies-iowa-guard-soldiers-killed-in-syria/Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she will not seek a third term: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-gov-kim-reynolds-announces-she-will-not-seek-a-third-term/Iowa's Ernst makes it official, will not seek re-election to third U.S. Senate term: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/iowas-ernst-makes-it-official-will-not-seek-re-election-to-third-u-s-senate-term/Reynolds declares ‘Lutheran Services in Iowa Day' as layoffs, federal interference imperil organization: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_1287af14-fec6-11ef-9ae9-cb0f2001986f.htmlSioux City refugee family starting over, again, after apartment fire: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_1287af14-fec6-11ef-9ae9-cb0f2001986f.htmlIndictment says Des Moines superintendent falsely claimed to be U.S. citizen: https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/indictment-says-des-moines-superintendent-falsely-claimed-to-be-u-s-citizen/Recount unlikely in C.R. schools' narrowly failed bond referendum: https://www.thegazette.com/k/recount-unlikely-in-c-r-schools-narrowly-failed-bond-referendum/Opinion: Tawana Grover has to go: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/tawana-grover-has-to-go/ This Iowa county made the biggest swing to Republican in the last 12 years.Here's what voters there said is the reason:
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa Hawkeyes!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Iowa State Assistant Coach Eric Crawford! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on CyHawk women tonight!
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, the IPERS CEO talks about those DOGE recommendations, the Satanic Temple's display at the Iowa Capitol is back in the news, and Randy Feenstra addresses his lack of attendance at multi-candidate events.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.1:27 IPERS chief open to review, but urges caution on new retirement option: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/ipers-chief-open-to-review-but-urges-caution-on-new-retirement-option/6:56 Satanic Temple display at Iowa Capitol denied by state officials for second year in a row: https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_789d171a-7efb-4d6e-a27d-c01bf56d4d82.html15:38 Feenstra says he plans to appear with other candidates at future GOP events: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_776156eb-90f5-4da2-8769-b7e837c21aa3.html22:25 Bettendorf parents, educators tell Iowa Democrats of chilling effect of Iowa laws: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_7e0d7fd1-c9dc-40a9-8f40-d634659fa10b.htmlThis episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik form Quad City Times on Hawkeyes/MSU!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawks/Huskers!
This week on the podcast we discuss Gov. Reynolds talking property taxes, THC drink limits in the government funding bill, a potential Democratic candidate for state ag secretary, and the Iowa delegation's votes on the Epstein files.On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read stories featured in this episode:Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to introduce property tax proposal during next legislative session: https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_171e89cc-bae9-43f2-a79a-2efb867e3f16.html'It would all go away': Iowa hemp retailers 'frustrated' by new law restricting products: https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_05f5bf06-f892-41b2-a1ed-325aa7ab7eba.htmlIowa's congressional delegation votes to release Epstein files: https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_1b5368b6-3cab-4190-8f2d-5f063363eb4f.htmlThis episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Get daily Iowa politics updates by signing up for the free On Iowa Politics Newsletter. (https://subscribepage.io/oniowapolitics)Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawks/Spartans!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawkeyes/USC!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrick from Quad City Times on Coach McCollum's debut at Iowa!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawkeyes!