Gavin McGough
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Iowa Public Radio
The Mississippi River bridge at Lansing opened on Friday, five months ahead of schedule. It’s steel truss design honors the profile of a historic bridge at the site.
Maura Curran
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Iowa Public Radio
Madeleine C King
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Iowa Public Radio
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Democrats flip 11 Iowa House seats, narrowing GOP control as Gov.-elect Sand prepares to take officeRepublicans will retain control of both legislative chambers, but their margins have shrunk. With a new Democratic governor, Iowa’s election results set up a test of bipartisan governing. -
Three post office employees were injured in a shooting at the main Des Moines post office north of downtown. All victims — two adult women and one adult man — are in stable condition. -
Iowa Democrats had their best election night in years. Chair Rita Hart calls the results a “cry for help” from voters who want both parties to work together.
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Democrat Taylor Wettach has declared victory over Republican Chris Cournoyer in the race for state auditor. -
Democrat Lindsay James has beat Republican challenger Joe Mitchell to serve as Iowa's next 2nd District representative. -
Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott beat Republican incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn to secure the 3rd Congressional District seat.
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Democrat Rob Sand has defeated Republican Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor's race. -
Republican incumbent Mike Naig defeated Democrat Chris Jones to maintain his role as Iowa secretary of agriculture. -
Republican incumbent Paul Pate beat Democratic challenger Ryan Peterman and has been reelected as Iowa secretary of state.
