Thank you Dave Price, Mary Swander, Rick Morain, John Goerdt, Barb Sands Royal, and many others for tuning into my live video with Lyle Muller and Julie Gammack!
Although Iowa didn’t have any of the marquee 2025 elections, we still had plenty to talk about this morning. Leave a comment about any notable results from the city or school elections in your area.
Reminder for anyone within striking distance of Cedar Rapids: Marcia Rogers is hosting an event for me this coming Sunday, November 9, from 4 to 6 pm. This is a fundraiser to support my work, but no donations are required to attend. All are welcome to come hear me talk about my reporting journey, Iowa’s 2026 election landscape, and the upcoming legislative session. RSVP for location details: laurabelin@substack.com.
If you can’t be there on Sunday, but would like to help cover my reporting expenses, all of the options for one-time or recurring donations are listed here.










