Sometimes you hear something so bonkers it just makes you laugh. To wit: Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn’s proposal, in a recent debate, to eliminate property taxes on single-family homes. “I don’t believe you should be renting your home from the government,” Lahn said. more

Oct. 24, 2001: The Scott County Health Department held a press conference regarding the county’s bioterrorism preparedness plan in the wake of an anthrax scare across the country. “Anthrax is the ‘threat du jour,’ but the risk appears to be very small,” said Dr. Louis Katz, county medical director. “I think whatever groups are doing this have recognized the true nature of terrorism. It’s more the perceived threat than the reality.” more

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2201, the school funding bill, into law on Feb. 26. The 2% increase in per-pupil funding for the 2026-27 school year works out to $160 more per student. When the decline in public enrollment is taken into account, it’s a statewide increase of $17 million from last year’s allotment. more

"We are writing to give our vote of confidence and endorse Dr. Nikhil Wagle for the Iowa State Senator District 47 position ..." more

"If elected to serve in the Iowa State Senate, Nikhil Wagle will actively work across the aisle to find common ground on public education ..." more

"Toby Paone is ready to be your next county recorder with a proven record of government experience ..." more

"Amendment 1 does not reduce your taxes. What it does is put a lock on not being able to adjust the tax rate promptly, to avoid deficits for the state ..." more

"Let’s put individuals in office that will work for us, not themselves ..." more

"The proliferation of political ads is both astounding and infuriating. I have worn out the mute button simply because I don't believe a word in any of them and no longer care to listen to such despicable nonsense ..." more

"Republicans haven’t earned the right to be re-elected ..." more

"Vote Blue Scott County ..." more

Wednesday morning I was caught in a shower of walnut leaves: yellow, spotted, starting to curl. A gentle breeze had sent them pirouetting down through the cold morning air. The tree reaches over my garage, dropping pollen, leaves twigs, and fist-sized green walnuts. I had never paid it much attention. more

Oct. 14, 1976: Members of the North Scott Education Association said they were “shocked” and unhappy after their proposal for their 1977-78 contracts was made public at a school board meeting. Board member Ned Mohr made the announcement after the contract negotiator said he felt it would be all right for the public to know what the NSEA was requesting. more

The State of Iowa and our county auditors have a reputation for always holding a professionally conducted election process and I have every confidence that this year’s midterm election will be conducted as honestly, fairly, and efficiently as it has in the past. more

As Iowa heads toward the Nov. 3 general election, our priorities are clear: protect the integrity of our elections and ensure every eligible Iowan has the opportunity to vote. more

"Concerned Citizens of Scott County Iowa want to remind our neighbors that we are still working hard to fight Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) Docket No. GCU-2026-0001, In re: Central Iowa Power Cooperative – Proposed Hickory Grove Generating Station ..." more

"Trump is panicking about losing. He is sending $90 checks, $500 checks, and promising a $15 billion steel plant for SE Iowa. In a one-day session, the legislature rushed through a $1.36 billion tax-incentive package ..." more

"MAGA Republicans don't want to discuss inflation, health care, the economy, or jobs. Why? Because they have a losing record on these issues, they have no policies to address these issues, and it is easier for them to attack others ..." more

"Mariannette Miller-Meeks is a true Iowan whose primary focus is making Iowa stronger and better. I strongly support her reelection ..." more

"The city has had a logical, realistic choice for months. They could have accepted the EVFC proposal which is what the residents wanted. But instead, they chose not and instead they followed the bad advice their attorney has been giving them that a 28E agreement is the only way forward ..." more