KHOI's Capitol Week

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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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New ads; lawmakers work on budget, taxes, nominees, cancer

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with ad buys and air time reservations in Iowa's U.S. House races, new ads for Republican candidates Adam Steen and Zach Lahn, Stev...

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Governor's race news, 1Q fundraising, abortion bill returns

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with news from the Republican primary for governor: Randy Feenstra's latest ad and internal poll; a recycled endorsement; Feenstra ...

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New poll, candidates spar in governor & Senate races

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks spent most of the show on news from Iowa's 2026 campaigns: a poll shows Iowa as "competitive terrain," a forecaster calls the governor's ...

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Battleground race updates, green light for school book ban

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with a big GOP investment in Iowa's U.S. Senate race, a look at other battleground races, worrying poll numbers for one Congression...

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Iowa GOP drama, No Kings, 2026 campaign news

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks dug into last week's drama in the Republican primary for governor: Eddie Andrews surviving a challenge to his nominating papers and point...

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