Our state motto has real meaning that conveys Iowans' core principles and transcends politics, writes Noah Gratias.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Iowa State Capitol Bureau) -- Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate does not expect to see significant changes in the 2026 elections, despite an executive order from President ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — In his latest campaign ad, Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen pledges to ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) -- The Repubican-led Iowa Legislature could be working toward a marathon weekend after failing to complete their work for the year by their ...

DES MOINES — Support for tying future property tax revenue caps to inflation, but also concern for another provision’s impact on renters, were heard Monday in a hearing on property tax legislation at ...

Iowa Vietnam veterans recognized at restored memorial ...

JOHNSTON, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau)-Three Republican candidates for Iowa governor debated education policy and abortion at Iowa PBS, their first forum of the campaign. The debate ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

DES MOINES, Iowa — At the Iowa State Capitol, Tuesday marks the 100th day of session, the day lawmakers stop getting their per diem pay, and theoretically, the day that marks the end of the session.

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others are more unique.

Repeat felony offenders in Iowa will face steeper sentences under a pared-down "three strikes" law that passed the Legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds' signature. Lawmakers worked over the ...