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Laura Belin, author of the blog Bleeding Heartland, updates you on developments in Iowa government, hosted by Spencer Dirks. An in-depth look at each week’s legislative actions, the governor, public agencies, and important events, as lawmakers act on matters that affect you and your family. 

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More Ian Roberts news, state revenue shortfall, access to COVID boosters

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks spent the first half of the show on news related to former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts: his resignation, deficie...

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Fallout from ICE detention of Des Moines superintendent

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks devoted about half of this show to a local story that has gained national attention: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Dr...

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Iowa Senate leadership change, 2026 campaign polls, lawsuit over Charlie Kirk fallout

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks cover news from the week in Iowa politics, starting with the sad news that Democratic State Senator Claire Celsi has entered hospice care...

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Iowa angles on Kirk assassination; Polk County Steak Fry highlights; DOGE recommendations

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with Iowa news related to Charlie Kirk's assassination: controversy over social media posts by some educators, a Johnson County off...

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Ernst out, Hinson in; new Congressional candidates; Democratic town halls

Laura Belin and George A. Clark (filling in for Spencer Dirks) dug into Iowa's latest political reshuffle: Joni Ernst's exit and Ashley Hinson's Senate campaign launch...

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