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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
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'll discuss Iowa Farm Bureau's endorsements – and lack thereof – and talk about our team's bountiful coverage from the campaign trail.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Hailey Peck, 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 the episode:(1:59) Iowa Farm Bureau endorsements skip governor's race(10:17) Bird, McGowan cautious but optimistic during Sioux City GOP fundraiser(15:34) Democrat running for Iowa Treasurer wants to bolster IPERS, push for financial policies(22:28) Joe Mitchell warns of threat from left at Cedar Rapids rally(31:39) Iowa Democratic candidates make their cases at Polk County Steak Fry fundraiser
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
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 discuss Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the $17.1 billion-dollar multistage settlement with Meta over child safety. Plus, data centers are back in the news yet again.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Hailey Peck, 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 discussed in this episode:(2:24) Salix City Council denies one-year data center moratoriumSioux City Council broaches data center discussion Tuesday(7:52) Iowa Attorney General: Meta settlement 'a massive win for keeping kids safe'(14:19) Opinion: ‘Save Our Bacon Act' won't save rural Iowa(22:27) Opinion: As election approaches, Republicans looking for points from less than ideal hand(33:37) Hailey Peck: Five things I learned from my first Iowa State Fair
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
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.With various meats on a stick and butter-drenched ice creams now clogging our arteries, this week we're going to talk about candidates at the State Fair, the entire Trump administration in Iowa, another community talking data centers, and the world's most famous vacuum.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. Read the articles featured in this episode:(2:59) Chuck Grassley receives 'replacement vacuum' for 'Beth' from Sioux City staffer(9:03) In Rock Island, environmental, consumer groups advocate for state data center regulations(14:33) Salix City Council data center meeting delayed due to 'threats'(17:06) State Fair and Trump administration coverage
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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.With the annual Iowa State Fair underway, this week we're going to talk about Josh Turek's campaign, the latest from Libertarians, and Todd Dorman's latest love letter to the DNC.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles featured in this episode:(2:00) NATO Ambassador: Europe's military spending 'biggest foreign policy victory' of Trump's second term https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_24af6d07-8c4e-4404-95ba-80d2c10412a2.html(7:38) Busch Light, NASCAR and politics: Turek takes Senate campaign to Iowa Speedwayhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/josh-turek-takes-us-senate-campaign-to-nascar-race-in-iowa/article_4d57204a-d3f3-4193-9245-08e6509320fe.html(24:16) The Democratic National Committee is drunk with powerhttps://www.thegazette.com/opinion/the-democratic-national-committee-is-drunk-with-power/article_ddf5775a-d9cc-4949-8238-e25a776118fc.html(33:09) Libertarians' ‘Hail Mary' ballot move likely another fumblehttps://www.thegazette.com/opinion/libertarians-hail-mary-ballot-move-likely-another-fumble/article_1c228221-5f74-4cf9-bfdc-b43a8849536a.html
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
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
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 discuss the Iowa Libertarians fighting for their name on the ballot, National group spending on the Iowa gubernatorial candidates and continued debate on data centers.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Southeast Iowa Union producer Peter Kamp. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Hailey Peck, 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 featured in this episode:2:45 - Iowa Libertarian candidates go to court over ballot access5:46 - National parties pour millions into Iowa governor campaign13:46 - Sand derides 'broke' two-party system, calls out opponent for being an 'operative'18:37 - I don't like data centers either, but …
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.As we welcome a new podcaster this week, we'll also be discussing the latest hearing in President Trump's lawsuit against the Iowa Poll and Des Moines Register, recent state party fundraising events, and the federal housing bill.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Hailey Peck, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Read the articles featured in this episode:(2:12) Iowa lawmaker praises federal housing bill after it becomes law without Trump's signaturehttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_f409716b-deb2-4efa-9896-43ccc2489d50.html(5:27) Buttigieg in Iowa: Democrats ‘in this moment' can do ithttps://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/state/buttigieg-in-iowa-democrats-in-this-moment-can-do-it/article_9a11f663-4363-4f2a-8a91-6e0ccb5eb790.html(10:00) Republican Party of Iowa hosts Lincoln Dinner, honors Kim Reynoldshttps://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_6b8154a4-9040-494a-90a4-420fbf498477.html(12:10) Attorneys argue for, against dismissing Trump's lawsuit against Iowa pollsterhttps://qctimes.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_ba9e0a78-997c-4b65-95b5-d508de592cf1.html
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, a federal judge halts Iowa's SNAP food restrictions on soda, candy and more, Rob Sand unveils his "Rob-Publicans," Gov. Kim Reynolds reshuffles Iowa HHS leadership after the Senate rejected her director nominee, and Iowa Democrats make another case for restoring the state's lead-off status in vetting presidential hopefuls.This episode was hosted by Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. 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 week's episode: Federal judge blocks Iowa SNAP restrictions on soda, candyhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/state/federal-judge-blocks-iowa-snap-restrictions-on-soda-candy/article_b1a2121c-24e2-4f13-9314-3b8487734355.htmlEx-Council Bluffs mayor among 'Rob-Publicans' for Rob Sand (10:45)https://www.thegazette.com/news/politics/ex-council-bluffs-mayor-among-rob-publicans-for-rob-sand/article_d191e0c8-3c04-4f19-9ba2-8a9547a7cc3f.htmlReynolds taps Kraig Paulsen to lead Iowa HHS after Democrats block director's confirmation (22:23)https://www.thegazette.com/news/state/reynolds-taps-kraig-paulsen-to-lead-iowa-hhs-after-democrats-block-directors-confirmation/article_a00c7c90-c946-46ff-977f-f7c50371b4f0.htmlFor more than 50 years, Iowa has tested future presidents (29:33)https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_5b2ce740-598a-4f51-a443-f45d80da4a62.html
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 start with what is becoming an almost recurring Iowa election tradition: Libertarian ballot access litigation. Plus, gubernatorial tickets are set, Republicans have some family squabbles and another Iowa data center project sparks a political fight in Clinton.This episode was hosted by Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and features Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon.State panel rejects 2 Iowa Libertarians' spots on ballot https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/state/state-panel-rejects-2-iowa-libertarians-spots-on-ballot/article_b7e1c1f1-2c14-4a4b-9703-5a108db5fcb9.htmlRepublican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn picks state lawmaker as running mate https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/state/republican-gubernatorial-candidate-zach-lahn-picks-state-lawmaker-as-running-mate/article_b5e45cbc-8d6b-438b-88f6-962e4539fea8.htmlJim Carlin urges supporters not to vote for Ashley Hinson https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_d22241a5-168e-47f7-85bb-199388fb2a53.htmlClinton residents organize against proposed QTS data center https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_5827c520-3b42-407e-9610-c8a6421385e5.html
On August 12, 1984, 13-year-old Eugene Wade Martin vanished while delivering newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa. Just two years earlier, another paperboy, Johnny Gosch, disappeared under eerily similar circumstances only miles away. Despite extensive investigations, countless theories, and decades of speculation, neither boy has ever been found. In Part One of The Paper Boy Abductions, I walk you through the mysterious disappearance of Eugene Martin, the haunting parallels to Johnny Gosch's case, and the questions that continue to surround two of Iowa's most infamous unsolved child disappearances.Anyone with information about Eugene Martin is asked to call Det. Jeff Shannon at the Des Moines Police Department at (515) 283-4864. You may also call Det. Larry Penland at (515) 237-1550.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comAlex, T. (1984, August 16). Branstad gives moral support to Martin family. The Des Moines Register, 15A.Alex, T. (2001, September 3). Officer who investigated missing carrier retires. The Des Moines Register, 2B.Beedle, D. (2020, September 15). Eugene Wade Martin. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215645180/martinCOLD CASE SPOTLIGHT: Johnny Gosch. (2015, June 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/cold-case-spotlight-johnny-gosch-n234291D.M. police don't know where to search. (1984, August 19). The Des Moines Register, 1B-3B.EUGENE WADE MARTIN | Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. (n.d.). https://missingpersons.iowa.gov/divisions/criminal-investigation/missing-persons/eugene-wade-martinGene didn't run away. . .his birthday was coming. (1984, September 2). The Des Moines Register, 1A-7A.Iowa Cold Cases, Inc. (2026, March 28). Eugene Martin | Iowa Cold cases. Iowa Cold Cases. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/eugene-martin/Krenz, A. (2015, November 6). Eugene Martin case remains open after 31 years. weareiowa.com. https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/eugene-martin-case-remains-open-after-31-years/524-02cb76a5-43bd-4297-af0d-5275df5aee9eMokrzycki, P. (2015). Lost in the Heartland: Childhood, Region, and Iowa's Missing Paperboys. Annals of Iowa, 74(1), 29–69. https://doi.org/10.17077/0003-4827.12170Santiago, F. (1997, August 27). Gosch lives, mom is told. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Santiago, F., & Alex, T. (1994, August 22). Private eye believes Martin disappearance was planned. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Sederstrom, J. (2024, August 22). Why don't missing kids appear on milk cartons anymore? Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/the-girl-on-the-milk-carton/crime-news/why-dont-missing-kids-appear-on-milk-cartons-anymoreShort, M. (2025, June 7). Eugene Martin: 1984 Disappearance of Iowa Paperboy Still Unsolved. Medium. https://medium.com/bizarre-unsolved-cases/eugene-martin-1984-disappearance-of-iowa-paperboy-still-unsolved-27d88991a6c1Smith, G. (1985, August 10). Eugene Martin case no closer to solution. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 5A.Suk, T. (1990, March 27). D.M. officers follow Martin case to Mexico. The Des Moines Register, 9.Tauscheck, M. (2017, October 9). Eugene Martin's brother talks about hope case will be solved. KCCI. https://www.kcci.com/article/eugene-martin-s-brother-talks-about-hope-case-will-be-solved/6923136The Associated Press. (1985, February 10). Parents heat up search. Quad City Times, 8A.The disappearance of Eugene Martin. (2025, April 14). Crime and Coffee Couple. https://crimeandcoffeecouple.wordpress.com/2024/07/11/the-disappearance-of-eugene-martin/The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS). (n.d.). NamUs.gov. https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/6348?navVanBaale, K. W. (2025, September 22). The Legacy of the Paperboy Abductions | A&E. AETV. https://www.aetv.com/articles/paperboy-abductions-milk-cartonIf you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.
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 review the 2026 Primary Election.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Des Moines 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.Read the articles mentioned in this episode:Lahn tops Feenstra for GOP nominationHow did Zach Lahn win Iowa's GOP gubernatorial primary?Iowa primary takeaways: Democrats see opening, economy dominates and Lahn reshapes governor's raceTurek wins Democratic nomination for Iowa U.S. Senate seat, setting up showdown with HinsonMiller-Meeks, Bohannan advance to rematch in Iowa's 1st District raceAdam Peters defeats incumbent Ken Croken in Iowa House District 97 raceKing counties from 2020 Fourth District primary stayed with Lahn in gubernatorial primaryDave Rowley survives primary challenge from human trafficking lecturer Stacy BeschChris Cournoyer advances in tight Iowa auditor primary
This week, there's a lot going on in Democratic primaries for Iowa's 2nd District and the U.S. Senate.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 Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon.Read the stories talked about in this episode:(2:00) Tom Harkin endorses Josh Turek in Democratic Senate primaryPete Buttigieg endorses Turek in Iowa Dems' Senate primary(8:25) Zach Wahls campaigns in Bettendorf Iowa primaryWarren tells Iowa Democrats: ‘We need you' in fight for Senate control(20:48) Iowa Democrats target affordability, Trump and corporate influence in U.S. House race
This week, we'll talk about primary election debates in Iowa's open-seat elections for governor and the U.S. Senate, and of course we'll revisit the marathon shutdown of the 2026 legislative session.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 Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. It features Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Althea Cole. Read the articles mentioned in this episode:(1:53) Dispatches from Des Moines: A bittersweet reflection and farewell(2:00) Marathon, 2-day session finishes Iowa lawmakers' 2026 work(11:50) What's in Iowa's property tax legislation?(16:15) Abortion policy distinctions drawn in Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary debate(25:46) Zach Wahls, Josh Turek clash on immigration, outside spending
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa Hawkeyes and Ben McCollum!
Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petirk from Quad City Times on Iowa basketball offseason!