Vice President JD Vance Spoke In Des Moines on Tuesday Afternoon
(Des Moines, IA) — Vice President JD Vance spoke in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon during a campaign event for Iowa U.S. Representative Zach Nunn. Vance toured Ex-Guard Industries, a company near the fairgrounds that makes grille guards for pickups and semis. During his speech, Vance said the factory owners reported having more money to create jobs and provide higher salaries and bonuses since the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill.
Iowa Secretary Of State Handing Voter Registration Data Over To DOJ
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is handing over the data of millions of Iowa voters to the Department of Justice. The Justice Department began requesting each state’s voting records last year and has sued 30 states for not providing complete, unredacted records. The Secretary of State’s office says after consulting with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office, they were legally obligated to hand over the data.
Iowa Drivers Change Their Habits With Rising Gas Prices
(Urbandale, IA) — Gas prices in Iowa were an average of $4.14 on Tuesday, with AAA data showing a 20-cent jump from Monday. John Maynes of Fuel Iowa, a non-profit representing at least 500 Iowa fuel retailers, says drivers aren’t completely filling up their gas takes as often since prices started rising. Many fuel retailers also report customers spending less inside of the store. This the first-time gas prices in Iowa have gone above four dollars since 2022 and the start of the war in Ukraine.
Eminent Domain For Pipelines Ban Fails To Make It Out Of Iowa Legislative Session
(Des Moines, IA) — No decision was made about a bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines in Iowa. The bill didn’t make it across the finish line during the Iowa legislative session, which ended on Sunday. The proposal introduced by Representative Steven Holt of Denison passed in the second week of the session, but couldn’t be reconciled with a Senate version that didn’t totally take eminent domain off the table. Summit Carbon Solutions’ Iowa permit for a carbon capture pipeline allows the use of eminent domain, but is stalled due to failed permit applications in other states. Opponents of the pipeline say they’ll target Iowa legislators who opposed the bill in upcoming elections.
100 Day Countdown To The Iowa State Fair Is Underway
(Des Moines, IA) — We are now 100 days out from the 2026 Iowa State Fair. This year’s Grandstand entertainment features Alabama, Rod Stewart, Hardy, BigXThaPlug, and others. The 2026 Fair Theme is “Fair Spirit”, reflecting of the Spirit of Iowa ’76 and the bicentennial, as America celebrates its 250th birthday this summer. This year’s State Fair runs from August 13th to the 23rd.
