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Can I buy red diesel in Iowa? What to know about the fuel's new rules.Red diesel is typically used by agricultural machinery that isn't driven on the highway. What do the new state and federal executive orders change?

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Polls show Iowa Democrats leading in key midterm election racesTrump carried Iowa by 13 points in 2024, but a new Suffolk University poll gives Democrats a big lead for governor and a narrow one for the Senate.

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When does early voting start in Iowa? Key dates for 2026 elections.Iowans will vote for dozens of federal, state and local offices on the ballot for Election Day 2026. Here’s how to vote early in Iowa.

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Iowa governor candidates weigh in on data centers, water qualityRepublican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand are running in Iowa's open governor's race. Here's where they stand on key issues.

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Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek meet in first US Senate debate. How to watchIowa PBS will host the first debate between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek in Iowa's U.S. Senate race on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Here's how to watch.

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Kim Reynolds, Donald Trump move to lower diesel costs for farm haulersGov. Kim Reynolds followed President Trump by temporarily expanding access to dyed diesel fuel, a move Republicans say will ease costs during harvest.

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When are Rob Sand and Zach Lahn debating in Iowa governor's race?Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand will meet for the first of four gubernatorial debates Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the closely watched contest.

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Rob Sand prosecutes the case for red-state Iowa to elect a DemocratRob Sand is prosecuting the case that red-state Iowa should elect a Democratic governor. Can his argument convince a jury stacked with Republicans?

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