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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

Grassley, Young Advocate for American Corn Exports to Colombia

December 3, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), an Iowa corn farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and bipartisan, bicameral colleagues in urging U.S....

Q&A With Senator Chuck Grassley: Seasonal shopping scams

December 3, 2024

Q: What should online shoppers know to keep their wallets safe this holiday season? A: No matter the time of year, consumers need to take precautions to protect their hard-earned money from scams,...

Recount confirms Republican Miller-Meeks wins 1st Congressional District

Roxy Ekberg, The Daily Iowan December 3, 2024

Incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, wins Iowa’s 1st Congressional District after a recount confirmed her victory. Miller-Meeks secured her third term in the U.S. House with 50.1 percent...

Attorney General Bird demands end to political prosecutions of President Trump

November 20, 2024

DES MOINES —Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a 23-state coalition in demanding that Special Counsel Jack Smith, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Fulton County District Attorney...

Treasurer Smith announces $7 billion asset milestone for Iowa’s 529 Plan

November 20, 2024

DES MOINES — State Treasurer Roby Smith announces ISave 529 and the IAdvisor 529 Plan reached a combined $7 billion in assets. “Being a long-time 529 investor, I always knew the power of saving in...

Q&A: Social Security Benefits Portal

November 20, 2024

Q: How can Iowans check their Social Security benefits online? A: The Social Security Administration offers free and secure online access for workers of all ages and current recipients to check their...

Gov. Reynolds extends Harvest Proclamation

November 20, 2024

DES MOINES — Friday, Nov. 8, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation became...

America goes red, Johnson County stays blue

November 12, 2024

JOHNSON COUNTY — While the 2024 presidential and general election showed a “red wave” with Republicans winning the presidency, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives, Johnson County voters...

Q&A: Lame-duck session U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley

November 12, 2024

Q: What is a lame-duck session of Congress? A: Each congressional term has two, one-year legislative sessions. A lame-duck session refers to a period of time when Congress meets after an election...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

When will we know who’s president?

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor October 23, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of people across the country will travel to polling stations in their state to cast the ballots for the next president. Some have even already taken this step by voting through...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Abortion becomes potent political issue as general election approaches candidates capitalize on the issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 23, 2024

Before receiving abortion care, Allison Bierman, 31, of Iowa City, did not consider herself to be politically active. If someone had asked her if she would be speaking at public forums and appearing...

(left) Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (right) Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Top-of-ticket excitement trickles down to Iowa Congressional, state house races

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 23, 2024

Months ago, voters’ collective outlook on the 2024 election wasn’t optimistic. Not many were excited by the impending presidential race. With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...

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