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State Overview
Capital
Des Moines
Population
3,200,000
Electoral Votes
6
Governor
Kim Reynolds (Republican)
House Delegation
4 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Kim Reynolds
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Chuck Grassley
- Joni Ernst
House Delegation
4 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 4
State Legislature
Republicans control both the Senate and the House
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
6
Congressional Districts
4
Latest State Articles
Local News from Iowa
Local Government
Storm Lake Residents Demand Fiscal Discipline on Infrastructure Spend
Storm Lake taxpayers packed City Hall to oppose a proposed property tax hike for a $22 million infrastructure plan, demanding a focus on essential services.
Storm Lake · Jul 20, 2026
Crime & Safety
Former George City Clerk Sentenced for Massive Embezzlement Scheme
Brenda Gerken was sentenced in Lyon County for stealing over $100,000 from the City of George, sparking calls for stricter fiscal oversight.
George · Jul 17, 2026
Business & Economy
Sioux Center Weighs 7% Electric Rate Hike as Wholesale Costs Climb
Rising wholesale power costs are pushing Sioux Center, Iowa, toward back-to-back 7% electric rate increases — with more on the table for later years.
Sioux Center · Jul 14, 2026
Local Government
Mahaska County Supervisors Vote to Oppose State Carbon Pipeline, Cite Property Rights Concerns
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to oppose a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would cross dozens of private properties in the county, citing eminent domain abuse and the rights of landowners to control their own property.
Oskaloosa · Jul 8, 2026
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