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desmoinesregister. com > story > news > politics > 04/22/2026 > iowa-senate-democrats-block-kim-reynolds-appointees > 89719689007

Senate Democrats block confirmation of Iowa HHS Director Larry Johnson

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (86+ words) The Des Moines Register Senate Democrats block confirmation of Iowa HHS Director Larry Johnson Iowa Senate Democrats have blocked the confirmation of two of Gov. Kim Reynolds' nominees, including Department of Health and Human Services Director Larry Johnson. Gubernatorial nominees…...

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1+ week, 1+ day ago  (13+ words) GOP governor candidate Steen wants to expand ESAs to homeschoolers'The Des Moines Register...

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desmoinesregister. com > story > news > politics > 04/07/2026 > iowa-mariannette-miller-meeks-iran-war-funding-big-beautiful-bill > 89492909007

Iowa's Miller-Meeks noncommittal on spending cuts to fund Iran war

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (110+ words) US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks says she would "look very carefully" at proposed spending cuts to fund the U. S. war with Iran while touting tax cuts. Iowa's Miller-Meeks noncommittal on spending cuts to fund Iran war BURLINGTON " GOP U. S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks says…...

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desmoinesregister. com > story > news > politics > 03/18/2026 > iowa-legislature-republicans-health-care-tax-hike > 89201084007

Iowa GOP at odds with business groups over health care tax increase

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (733+ words) Iowa Republican lawmakers are finding themselves in an unusual position: at odds with business groups and taxpayer advocates as they seek to raise taxes on some health insurance providers. Republicans have proposed the tax increase on health insurance providers, known…...

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desmoinesregister. com > press-release > story > 47288 > discover-stylish-2-bedroom-living-at-heritage-forest-apartments-in-newport-news

Discover Stylish 2-Bedroom Living at Heritage Forest Apartments in Newport News.

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (802+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, VA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " Heritage Forest Apartments announces the availability of stylish 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Newport News, offering residents a blend of modern comfort, thoughtful design, and everyday convenience. Each apartment is crafted to…...

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desmoinesregister. com > story > news > local > 02/27/2026 > des-moines-airport-vacant-home-fire > 88900292007

Vacant home near Des Moines airport a total loss in early morning fire

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (137+ words) The Des Moines Register Vacant home near Des Moines airport a total loss in early morning fire A house near the Des Moines International Airport that was fully engulfed early Friday morning is a total loss, according to the Des…...

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desmoinesregister. com > press-release > story > 36960 > clearwater-homeowners-face-increased-renovation-costs-due-to-fema-50-rule-compliance-requirements

Clearwater Homeowners Face Increased Renovation Costs Due to FEMA 50% Rule Compliance Requirements

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1139+ words) Clearwater FL homeowners face rising renovation costs as FEMA's 50% Rule increases flood zone compliance requirements across Pinellas County. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " Homeowners in Clearwater and throughout Pinellas County are increasingly encountering higher renovation costs and unexpected…...

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desmoinesregister. com > press-release > story > 36291 > melvin-t-morgan-roofing-relocates-to-serve-lynchburg-better

Melvin T. Morgan Roofing Relocates to Serve Lynchburg Better

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (937+ words) LYNCHBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " Lynchburg's Most Trusted Roofing Company Has a New Home After 38 years of excellence in the roofing industry, Melvin T. Morgan Roofing has announced its relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility designed to better serve…...

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desmoinesregister. com > story > news > politics > 02/13/2026 > iowa-legislature-county-regulation-of-renewable-energy > 88651977007

Iowa bill would standardize county regulation of renewable energy

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (719+ words) A House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday that would create standard language for counties to adopt pertaining to setbacks, moratoriums, property tax and other siting considerations for renewable electric power generation facilities." Rep. Shannon Lundgren, R-Peosta, who chaired the committee,…...

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desmoinesregister. com > story > news > politics > 12/18/2025 > iowa-republicans-vote-for-health-care-bill-without-aca-subsidy > 87812578007

Iowa Republicans vote for health care bill without ACA subsidy renewal

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (116+ words) Iowa Republicans joined with their colleagues in the U. S. House of Representatives in voting to pass legislation that is aimed at making health care more less expensive " but without extending. .. Iowa Republicans vote for health care bill without ACA subsidy renewal…...