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Primary Election Guide: Iowa voters head to the polls Tuesday for closed primaries, with polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. and a 35% threshold to avoid runoffs—Democrats are betting Iowa’s competitive governor and Senate races can help them claw back power. Cedar Rapids Campaign Clash: Hecklers disrupted Ashley Hinson’s get-out-the-vote rally as she pushed a ban on insider trading and prediction-market use by members of Congress and staff. Statewide Civic Push: Local organizers in multiple counties are urging turnout, stressing that every vote matters in crowded primaries. Water Safety: The Iowa DNR is reminding boaters and anglers to watch for debris, wear life jackets, use required safety gear, and be mindful of elevated E. coli levels. Community Reading: Independent bookstores are teaming up for a statewide Bookshop Quest-style push to get readers exploring local shops. Arts & Culture on the Move: Iowa PBS is set to feature Highway 60 on Road Trip Iowa, adding another route to the state’s culture map. Education & Accountability: Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts was sentenced to two years in federal prison for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegal firearm possession, with deportation to Guyana expected after his sentence. Health & Giving: The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent blood donor call as summer demand approaches.

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May 12, 2026

UNE, Des Moines University create new path to podiatric medicine

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Meridian adds Firelei Báez, Jeff Koons and Ilia Malinin to 2026 Culturefix honorees

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May 28, 2026

WPS Charitable Foundation awards 16 scholarships for 2026

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May 28, 2026

A4L names 2026–2027 community leadership groups

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Former leader of Iowa’s largest public school district sentenced to 24 months in jail

Former leader of Iowa’s largest public school district sentenced to 24 months in jail

Under the Radar: Iowa State’s Men’s Rugby Club 

Under the Radar: Iowa State’s Men’s Rugby Club 

What to know about Iowa’s primary elections as Democrats try to mount a comeback

What to know about Iowa’s primary elections as Democrats try to mount a comeback

Iowa Dems have their sights on flipping this red state purple in 2026

Iowa Dems have their sights on flipping this red state purple in 2026

Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa

Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Sentenced to Two Years for Falsely Claiming to be a Citizen and Illegal Firearm Possession, Will be Deported to Guyana After Serving Time

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Sentenced to Two Years for Falsely Claiming to be a Citizen and Illegal Firearm Possession, Will be Deported to Guyana After Serving Time


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May 28, 2026

Advisory Opinion 25AO:0003 - The Relationship Between Iowa Code § 22.7(11)(a)(1)–(5) and Other Confidentiality Exceptions

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May 27, 2026

Three Iowa students named winners of inaugural Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest

Iowa Department Of Education

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May 27, 2026

Aureon awards $12,000 in STEM scholarships to nine Iowa high school students

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Three Iowa students named winners of inaugural Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest

Iowa Department Of Education

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May 20, 2026

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Proxy Advisor Firm for Lying to Iowa Investors and Endangering Retirement Savings Accounts

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