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This week, we discuss Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks' fiery return to in-person town halls, Randy Feenstra's campaign launch for governor, how Iowa Democrats messaged on health care access in the final days of the shutdown, a recount in Davenport under Iowa's new recount laws, and a ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court in the Davenport building collapse case.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Deputy Des Moines Bureau Chief Tom Barton. 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 columnist Todd Dorman.Read stories featured in this episode:Booing, heckling and walkouts mark Miller-Meeks' town hall in Keosauqua: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/booing-heckling-and-walkouts-mark-miller-meeks-town-hall-in-keosauqua/Feenstra sets sights on Rob Sand at Sioux Center tour launch for governor: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/feenstra-sets-sights-on-rob-sand-at-sioux-center-tour-launch-for-governor/Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate candidates urge party to hold the line on health care subsidies: https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/iowa-democratic-u-s-senate-candidates-urge-party-to-hold-the-line-on-health-care-subsidies/Scott County to recount Davenport City Council 7th Ward race:https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_939af492-dca0-4291-b326-590b42fe81ff.htmlIowa Supreme Court rules Davenport employees can be sued after 2023 building collapse: https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/iowa-supreme-court-rules-davenport-employees-can-be-sued-after-2023-building-collapse/This 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.Comments: tom.barton@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 on Hawkeyes/USC!
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 podcast, we'll follow up on what happened in Iowa's local elections, there's a new Republican candidate for governor, and we'll analyze this week's national off-year election results and what they mean for 2026 in Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features 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:Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP: https://apnews.com/article/virginia-new-jersey-trump-election-democrat-republican-fad109893cfd4be5b49a5bb1b0138d8dZach Lahn joins crowded Republican field for governor with ‘Iowa First' message: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/zach-lahn-joins-crowded-republican-field-for-governor-with-iowa-first-message/Here's all of our Davenport, Bettendorf city election preview coverage: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/collection_f77e4ae0-1a6a-4fa1-8448-07940483354e.htmlThe Sioux City Journal's Election Day 2025 Blog: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_ae320ab0-b305-4d5b-bfab-7d70e4f5b533.htmlThis 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 Petrick from Quad City Times on Coach McCollum's debut at Iowa!
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
This week on the podcast, we discuss Randy Feenstra finally making his gubernatorial campaign official; we explore readers' questions about how elections officials catch fraudulent voting; and we look ahead to next week's local elections. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, 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: Rep. Randy Feenstra formally launches bid for governor: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_b22a8bb3-96d1-4c55-956f-117c97d02694.htmlFeenstra launches campaign for Iowa governor, pledging to ‘take Iowa to new heights': https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/feenstra-launches-campaign-for-iowa-governor-pledging-to-take-iowa-to-new-heights/ Quad City Elections: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/ Western Iowa Elections: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/Curious Iowa: What do election officials do to prevent or catch fraudulent votes?: https://www.thegazette.com/curious-iowa/curious-iowa-what-do-election-officials-do-to-prevent-or-catch-fraudulent-votes/Marion man charged with election misconduct: https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/marion-man-charged-with-election-misconduct/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 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
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
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
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 Petrick 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 podcast, we'll discuss the Des Moines Superintendent situation, the federal government shutdown, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks talking town halls. And stick with us to the bitter end, folks, because we have a big programming announcement to share.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the stories talked about in this episode:First From the Jail: Former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts no longer being held in Woodbury County JailOpinion: Ian Roberts destroyed more than his careerIowa state Sen. Claire Celsi of West Des Moines dies at 59In Davenport, protesters, physicians urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits, reverse Medicaid cutsMiller-Meeks defends skipping town halls, says Democrats want dramaThis 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 on Hawks!
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 the clock, Ben Hutchens from the Quad City Times talks Cyclones, and we faceoff.
Nathan Fischer and Tyler Allen! Ben Hutchens from Quad City Times!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Ferentz presser! Ask 5-0 Anything!
We go on the clock sponsored by Fiscus Jewelers, Ben Hutchens from the Quad City Times talks Iowa State and we Face Off.
This week on the podcast, Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver's resignation in the Iowa Legislature, Iowa DOGE's final public meeting, and much more Iowa news in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.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, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, 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.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com
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.Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy hosted this episode. 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.Gazette Digital Content Manager Becky Lutgen Gardner produced this episode.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, becky.gardner@thegazette.com
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, just how special were those special election results, the Quad Cities felt the Bern, Ashley Hinson's fundraiser, and Iowa Democrats going rogue.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the stories we talked about in this episode:Drey flips Republican district, breaks supermajority in Iowa Senate: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_5d1aeff7-63b3-4cca-a194-d283c911b742.htmlHow much went into Catelin Drey's Senate District 1 win?: https://siouxcityjournal.com/article_b1a3d0e0-23e7-4184-8c3b-3b9dc57bb088.htmlFormer Iowa State Rep. Dave Dawson running for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ccbb4ad3-532e-4497-a94b-b1584ed17975.htmlBernie Sanders to stop in Davenport as part of 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_6d9ab8b6-e308-436f-8ecd-a6df6d26863e.htmlTrumps agenda front and center at Ashley Hinson rally in Cedar Rapids: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/trumps-agenda-front-and-center-at-ashley-hinson-rally-in-cedar-rapids/Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses even if it means going rogue in 2028: https://www.thegazette.com/national-politics/iowa-democrats-consider-bringing-back-lead-off-caucuses-even-if-it-means-going-rogue-in-2028/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com
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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, potential changes to IPERS is once again in the news, two more Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, and how Democratic candidates are talking to voters thus far this cycle.On Iowa Politics is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids.With him this week are Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Althea Cole.Gazette Digital Content Manager Becky Lutgen Gardner produced this episode. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, becky.gardner@thegazette.com
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, Chuck Grassley catches bipartisan heat on judicial nominations, Iowa Republicans take on Rob Sand, and the messaging battle over the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” continues.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.