by Luke Martz | Sep 14, 2021 | Legislature
Republican Michael Bousselot has won his special election for Iowa House Seat 37. He defeated Democrat Andrea Phillips to represent the North Ankeny district. After all 12 polling sites closed, the final tally was 5,920 to 5,543. Bousselot pulled in 51.58% of the...
by Iowa Field Report | Aug 13, 2021 | Legislature, Opinion
“Hey, John. They are about to vote.” “Alright. I’ll be there in a few minutes,” Rep. Landon said as he drove back from yet another doctor’s appointment. This last session was not ordinary for anyone. With virtual committee meetings,...
by Luke Martz | Aug 3, 2021 | Campaigns, Legislature, State Politics
Just days after her former opponent died, Democrat Andrea Phillips announced Monday she would run for the vacancy his passing created, before the funeral, even before a special election was called. Representative John Landon passed away last Thursday from cancer....
by Luke Martz | Apr 21, 2021 | Legislature
Today the Iowa House passed the Administration and Regulation budget bill containing $100 million for broadband internet expansion. The final vote was 55 to 37. Increasing access to broadband internet, especially in rural parts of Iowa, has long been a top priority...
