Iowa's political landscape is heating up as early voting gets underway, with voter mobilization efforts, high-profile political visits, and ongoing candidate debates all shaping the 2026 midterm picture.
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Gas prices, farm futures, and the cost of war — these are the kitchen-table concerns driving one of Iowa's most closely watched congressional races this fall. In Iowa's 4th Congressional District, Republican Chris McGowan and Democrat Dave Dawson squared off in a second debate, and while they agreed on more than you might expect, the differences between them reveal two very different visions for how Washington should handle the pressures hitting American families right now.
The University of Iowa's AI Industry Advisory Board connects academia with industry to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce, first meeting in 2026.
UI Health Care opens a new family medicine clinic at 391 N. Kimberlite St. in Tiffin, addressing growing primary care needs as the community rapidly expands.
Pulitzer winner Yiyun Li discusses her memoir, "Things in Nature Merely Grow," at Iowa Writers' Workshop on Oct. 23, exploring themes of loss and resilience.
Scott Icenogle, CLAS alumnus, transformed his Iowa experiences into "Ode to Voxman," an orchestral piece celebrating the Voxman Music Building's 10th anniversary.
Aislinn Conrad urges AI use in violence prevention to prioritize survivors, cautioning against bias and over-surveillance in social services.
Iowa alumna Tayari Jones wins 2026 Kirkus Prize for "Kin," a tale of diverging paths and friendship, celebrated by Oprah and Obama, illustrating Iowa's literary impact.
Drake University, with bipartisan student support, hosts early voting at Knapp Center, fostering civic engagement and easing access for local voters on Oct. 19, 2026.
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