Elections

Each year for over four decades, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has held a question-and-answer session in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. He began his 2026 tour on Feb. 17 in Page County with a visit to the Clarinda Regional Health Center.

Former state Sen. Bill Eigel has been criticized for receiving automatic contributions when he ran for governor and again when he launched his current bid for St. Charles County executive.

Local lawmakers and county officials are weighing in on a provision in Governor Kim Reynolds' property tax reform bill that removes election requirements for certain county offices.

John Josendale and Larry Miller will compete to be the next mayor of St. Joseph in the April 7 general election.

The City of St. Joseph is holding its mayoral primary election on Feb. 3, with four candidates seeking to advance to the April 7 general election or win the position outright should they receive more than 50% of the primary vote.

After providing more than $100 million in free plays to lure customers, FanDuel and DraftKings, the sports books dominating the state market, paid no taxes.

The bill contains many provisions, including expanding the no-excuse absentee voting period.