Consumer fireworks could be sold from a permanent structure throughout the entire year and be shot off on Election Day under a House bill.

Voters in three eastern Iowa counties will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them in the state senate.

Iowa City will hold a primary election on Feb. 4 to determine the two candidates that will advance to the March 4 special city council election.

Iowa's first openly transgender state lawmaker discussed with The Gazette the significance of her historic role and the challenges faced by transgender individuals.

Iowa State football picked up a Class of 2026 wide receiver on Sunday when Milan Parris of North Akron, Ohio, announced his commitment to the Cyclones on social media. Parris is a 3-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite.

Iowa's most urban and Democratic-leaning counties would have to change how county supervisors are elected under a bill GOP lawmakers advanced.

Voters may only vote for one candidate in the primary. Only District C voters may vote in the primary. In the March 4 election, all voters in Iowa City will be able to vote. The winner will serve the remainder of the four-year term ending in 2027, that was left vacant when Councilmember Andrew Dunn resigned at the end of 2024.

Voters will head to the polls to elect a new Black Hawk County Supervisor on Jan. 28 following the resignation of Dan Trelka.Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to

Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, SCJ's Jared McNett, and QCT's Sarah Watson talk second week legislative updates, a special senate election, and fundraising numbers.

On Jan. 28, a special election will be held to fill the Iowa Senate District 35 seat left by Chris Cournoyer after she was appointed lieutenant governor. The two candidates running to fill the seat are Mike Zimmer (D) and Katie Whittington (R).

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Chris Cournoyer to serve as lieutenant governor. Cournoyer represented Senate District 35 and has since resigned from that role.

The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 off the Powerball.