Iowa Capital Dispatch
April 9, 2026
A West Des Moines woman from Venezuela is asking a federal judge to intervene and prevent the Trump administration from blocking her path to citizenship.
Mirna Elena Marin De Marcano is taking... more
- Respectful or not, America enables criticism and dissent
- No right way or wrong way to think, act or speak in U.S.
- What would my old Cousin Joe say about today’s Uncle Sam?
- Hearing the voices of America
- Iowa State fumbles with public records; five month delay in providing info on overseas football trip
- Listen to Sen. Grassley – third in line for the presidency and chair of the Judiciary Committee – to hear why Congress hasn't taken action against Trump tariffs or ICE enforcement actions
- Who deserves sympathy should not depend on politics
- Police video case wrapped in important legal principles
- Sunshine delayed is sunshine denied; court ruling shows open meetings laws need to be strengthened
- Liberty for one drug lord; a death sentence for some
