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Two GOP presidential debates are set for Iowa and New Hampshire in January before voting begins

CNN will host a Jan. 10 debate at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and a Jan. 21 debate at St. Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire.
Republican presidential candidate former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N....

Iowa

Ron DeSantis - Dave Price
1 on 1: DeSantis says Trump isn’t the same as he was when he became president 7 years ago

Iowa

FILE — In this May 6, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with...
‘It’s not about me. It’s about our country’: Iowa governor responds to Donald Trump’s criticism

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Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley listen to The Family Leader President/CEO Bob...
Three GOP presidential candidates discuss challenging pregnancies and loss while discussing faith at Iowa forum

Iowa

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a campaign stop in Council Bluffs on...
Private meeting at Iowa lawmaker’s home helped lead to 70+ endorsements for Nikki Haley

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds sits down with Political Director Dave Price to discuss her recent...

‘I don’t care what he says,’ Gov. Reynolds says about Trump’s attacks after she endorsed DeSantis instead

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 10:09 AM CST
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By Dave Price
Monday night, Reynolds endorsed DeSantis during his campaign event in Des Moines.

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Kathie Mahoney

Mahoney reelected as Keokuk mayor

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
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By Jayla Louis
Residents in Keokuk elected Kathie Mahoney for her second term as mayor in Tuesday’s city and school election.

Politics

Barry Louderman

Louderman elected Hannibal Mayor

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 9:47 PM CST
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By Jayla Louis
Barry Louderman was elected as the next mayor of Hannibal in Tuesday’s public election.

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Matt Mohrfeld

Mohrfeld to serve third term as Fort Madison mayor

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 8:58 PM CST
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By Jayla Louis
On Tuesday, voters in Fort Madison reelected Mayor Matt Mohrfeld for his third term as mayor.
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Decision 2023

DECISION 2023: Voters in Iowa and Missouri head to the polls

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 4:00 AM CST
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By WGEM Staff
Voters in both states will be voting on local city and school issues.

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The Keokuk mayoral race is coming to a head in anticipation for next week’s election. Mayor...

Keokuk Mayoral race in full swing ahead of election

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By Kyle Eck
The Keokuk mayoral race is coming to a head in anticipation for next week’s election. Incumbent Mayor Kathie Mahoney is rounding out her first term and is being challenged by hopeful mayoral candidate Xai Coffman.

Politics

Decision 2023

Voter Information: Nov. 7 elections in Missouri, Iowa

Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
Election details and sample ballots

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Hoskins, Mohrfeld, Reuther

DECISION 2023: Talking to Fort Madison’s three mayoral candidates

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Dylan Smith
Decision 2023 is one month away, and three candidates are throwing their hat into the ring to become the next mayor of Fort Madison.

Politics

The announcement comes one year after the Supreme Court overturned the abortion rights once...

House Democrats introduce Abortion Justice Act

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 1:32 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Supporters call the bill ‘unapologetically aspirational," as legislators mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs ruling which ended protection for abortion under Roe versus Wade.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce a bill to federally protect contraception

Democrats reintroduce bill to safeguard access to contraception

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
This month marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion

Politics

They plan to utilize discharge petitions

House Democrats deploy rare tactic to force GOP to debate gun reform

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 7:28 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Discharge petitions require 218 signatures

Politics

House lawmakers discuss gas stove bills

House Republicans turn up the heat on two bills to block a nationwide gas stove ban

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives started to debate two bills that would block any attempt to regulate the kitchen appliance.

Politics

SENATE LAWMAKERS OVERNIGHT PASSED A BUDGET.

Illinois State Budget passes senate

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:39 AM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
The budget passed on a vote of 34-22 and is now in the House of Representatives.

Politics

Senators urge the President to use his constitutional powers if no deal is reached

President pressured to invoke 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling if deal isn’t reached

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.

Politics

Sen. Ed Markey stands with activists who want to expand the Supreme Court

Bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court reintroduced in Congress

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.

Politics

Lawmakers say the legislation would save parents significant money

Bill promises to lower childcare costs for families, increase pay for workers

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.

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Todd Eyler

Todd Eyler announces candidacy for Adams County State’s Attorney

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
Adams County First Assistant State’s Attorney, Todd Eyler announced Monday he will run for the office of Adams County State’s Attorney next year.

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Ben Uzelac

Tie broken: Uzelac wins 7th Ward aldermen race

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 2:51 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
After a count of all mail-in-votes on Tuesday, Adams County Clerk Ryan Niekamp announced that Ben Uzelac had won Quincy’s 7th Ward aldermanic race.

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Maple Lawn Nursing

Maple Lawn Nursing Home reevaluates financial position

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By Josef Lawler
Maple Lawn Nursing Home is reevaluating their financial position following the news that Proposition A in Marion County did not pass in the General Municipal Election on April 4.

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Hancock, Adams County EMS to work together after Hancock County Board approved agreement on...

Voters approve tax levy for Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
On Tuesday, voters in Scott County approved a special tax to help support the ambulance service provided by the Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad.
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