This Week in Iowa

This Week in Iowa

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This Week in Iowa episodes

  • November 21, 2021: State audit report on Iowa's CARES Act funds, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Joni Ernst

    A state audit report claims Gov. Kim Reynolds used federal CARES Act funds for staff salaries.

    U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks about President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan and how much money Iowa will see for roads and bridges.

    Sen. Joni Ernst discusses where the Build Back Better bill stands in Congress, plus inflation amid the COVID pandemic.


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    23 min
  • Nov. 14, 2021: Rep. Steve King tell-all, infrastructure in Iowa, Justyn Lewis

    Sabrina Ahmed reflects on Steve King's final years in congress, the impact of the infrastructure bill in Iowa and Justyn Lewis' plans after his election loss.


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    23 min
  • Nov. 7, 2021: Central Iowa election recap

    Sabrina Ahmed and analysts from both sides of the aisle break down the outcomes of central Iowa city council and school board races.


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    23 min
  • October 31, 2021: Gov. Kim Reynolds talks Iowa's economy, US-Mexico border

    Local 5's Sabrina Ahmed discusses the redistricting maps approved by state lawmakers and sits down with Gov. Kim Reynolds to discuss economic and border policy.

    Watch full interviews with Des Moines City Council candidates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfN4Ak9rw2nnm9qcvgrN0L_Afl0oqOJ9Z

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    23 min
  • October 24, 2021: What you need to know before Election Day and the revitalization of the 6th Avenue Corridor

    First, Sabrina Ahmed breaks down Iowa's voting law changes. Then, the developer of "Center @ 6th" tells us his vision for the revitalization of the 6th Avenue corridor.


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    22 min
  • October 17, 2021

    Des Moines City Council elections are fast approaching, and Local 5 is sitting down with different candidates each week. In the race for the at-large seat, incumbent Connie Boesen faces small business owner and community activist Justyn Lewis in the race for the at-large seat.

    The city council elections are Nov. 2, 2021.

    Watch full interviews with Des Moines City Council candidates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfN4Ak9rw2nnm9qcvgrN0L_Afl0oqOJ9Z

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    21 min
  • October 10, 2021

    Des Moines City Council elections are fast approaching, and Local 5 is beginning by talking to the candidates for Ward 3.

    The incumbent, Josh Mandelbaum, was first elected in 2017.

    He has two challengers in the race: Brandi Webber and Cory McAnelly.

    The city council elections are Nov. 2, 2021.

    Watch full interviews with Des Moines City Council candidates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfN4Ak9rw2nnm9qcvgrN0L_Afl0oqOJ9Z


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    23 min
  • October 3, 2021

    Today on "This Week in Iowa": Des Moines City Council elections are fast approaching, and we begin by exploring candidates for Ward 1.

    The Des Moines City Council election is Nov. 2, 2021.

    Watch full interviews with Des Moines City Council candidates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfN4Ak9rw2nnm9qcvgrN0L_Afl0oqOJ9Z

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    21 min

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"This Week in Iowa" is an Emmy Award-winning production of WOI-TV that focuses on the political scene of the Hawkeye State. From the statehouse to the White House, we've got you covered.