Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said that her party will stress economic issues as it tries to rebuild support with ...

On this week's Close Up, we take a deeper look at Trump's immigration policies and what's next for Iowa Democrats.

Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said President Donald Trump has expanded Republicans' base in Iowa since his first term in ...

I did an interview recently about President Jimmy Carter and his impact on Iowa. I answered the question and then turned to something the host had not anticipated. I said that one of the things that ...

After decades of public service, Iowa Sen. Janice Weiner is pointing to her past positions as stepping blocks preparing her ...

With the start of a New Year, I want to take the opportunity to reintroduce myself and talk to you about my role as the Iowa Democratic Party state chair. My name is Rita Hart. My husband and I are ...

The Iowa Family and Medical Leave Act would establish an insurance program to provide paid job-protected leave for working families.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart is seeking the role again, which is a two year term, after first winning the internal election in 2023. Iowa Democrats are coming off an ...

Rita Hart will serve another four years as chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, promising to rebuild the party’s infrastructure and reestablish the Democratic brand in Iowa following years of ...

Following Sen. Chris Cournoyer’s elevation to lieutenant governor, there’s a vacancy in the state Senate. Local school board president Mike Zimmer is hoping to flip a seat back for Democrats. There is ...

While they are in the minority party in both Iowa legislative chambers, Democratic leaders made it clear they will be active in the upcoming legislative session, saying they aim to hold ...