POLITICS

“Work during Week 3 of the 2026 Iowa legislative session focused on public safety, conservation, and community partnerships. House Republicans introduced a tough-on-crime legislative package aimed at holding repeat offenders accountable,” Rep. Latham said. “The first bill implements a ‘Three-and-Done’ Strike System.”

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation this week to the Iowa House and Senate to align per pupil funding and educational opportunities available for public charter school students with those who attend traditional public schools.

MASON CITY – The 2026 Cerro Gordo County Republican Precinct Caucuses will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 P.M. All Cerro Gordo County precincts will report to Mason City High School, 1700 4th St SE, Mason City, Iowa.

DES MOINES – Today at a press conference in the state capitol building, Democrats proudly introduced the Black and Brown Caucus, comprised of elected officials in the Iowa Legislature who are vowing to advance the interests of persons of color.

“Our vision has expanded and we want to specifically embrace brown Iowans… They have the experience of being seriously discriminated against and they are the largest minority in the state.”

NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 26, 2026:

Iowa House Republicans this week released House Study Bill 596, a property tax proposal. The objective of this bill is to bring simplicity, transparency, and relief to taxpayers. The key difference in this proposal from others is the exemption on the first $25,000 of the assessed value of every residential property…

“Two issues keep coming up in North Iowa: getting real property tax relief and protecting private property rights. Here is where things stand this week,” Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City said.

WASHINGTON — Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform voted on a bipartisan basis to advance two resolutions recommending that the U.S. House of Representatives hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with duly issued subpoenas.

Opening week of the 2026 legislative session began with record attendance at the GOP welcome-back breakfast and continued with speeches, receptions, and numerous discussions on priorities for the year ahead, Rep. Jane Bloomingdale of Northwood said.

NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 19, 2026:

DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a comprehensive property tax reform bill to the Iowa House and Senate that is projected to save Iowans $3 billion over six years.

NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 12, 2026: