League of United Latin American Citizens ends battle against 2021 Iowa election law it said violates voters' constitutional rights

An Iowa civil rights group has withdrawn its lawsuit trying to block a voting reform law that went into effect in 2021.

Iowa has already seen snow in 2025, with a snow squall warning taking over the state on just the second day of the year. In fact, according to the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast, the coldest periods of winter in Iowa are expected in January.

At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday

Four years later and the scene in Washington, D.C. looks drastically different with snow flurries, not election fury. On Jan. 6, 2025, the 2024 general election results were certified for the winner President-Elect Donald Trump.

The Des Moines Register and J. Ann Selzer acted with “intentional deceit or reckless disregard" in releasing the Iowa Poll, the lawsuit reads.

Another group is suing the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over the Iowa Poll published days before the 2024 general election on behalf of the paper’s subscribers, saying the Register “delivered the dictionary definition of fake news” by publishing the poll.

The Register spoke to Iowa immigrants, lawmakers and advocacy groups about Trump's second-term promises. Here's what they said.

As the 2025 legislative session begins, new leaders of the Iowa House and Senate will shepherd legislation and handle the behind-the-scenes administrative work in the Iowa Capitol. Iowa Republicans grew its legislative majority with the November election, taking a 67-33 advantage in the Iowa House and a 34-15 lead in the Iowa Senate.

The proposed legislation follows the Iowa Secretary of State’s effort during the 2024 election to identify potential noncitizens attempting to vote.

Hart promised to rebuild the party’s infrastructure and reestablish the Democratic brand in Iowa following years of compounding election losses.

Cody Whittle has secured a victory in the runoff election for the Decorah City Council At-large seat, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night by