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Grant Gerlock

Des Moines

Reporter at Iowa Public Radio

Des Moines reporter for Iowa Public Radio covering central Iowa.

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  • Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn calls to reestablish SNAP reimbursement program for victims of fraud

    1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Grant Gerlock

    Out-of-date payment systems are leaving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal food assistance program for low-income households, vulnerable to theft. An Iowa member of the U.S. House is sponsoring legislation he says would strengthen investigations into SNAP fraud and restore payments to people whose benefits are stolen. Iowa's 3rd District Rep. Zach Nunn met with a recent victim of SNAP theft to introduce his proposal.

  • Democrat Rob Sand jumps into the race for Iowa governor

    3 weeks ago | iowapublicradio.org | Katarina Sostaric |Grant Gerlock

    State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, announced Monday he is running for governor of Iowa in 2026. Sand was first elected as state auditor in 2018 and was reelected to a second term in 2022. He was the only Democrat to win a statewide office in Iowa that year. Sand, 42, is originally from Decorah and now lives in Des Moines.

  • Democrat Nathan Sage announces run for Republican Sen. Joni Ernst’s seat

    1 month ago | holaamericanews.com | Hola Iowa |Grant Gerlock

    EspañolBy Grant Gerlock, Iowa Public Radio Iowa-Nathan Sage is running to be the Democrat who challenges Republican Sen. Joni Ernst as she seeks a third term in the U.S. Senate. Sage is the first Democrat to officially declare his candidacy in the 2026 Senate race. It is the first time he has run for elected office. He said his campaign will be about repairing the party’s connection to working class voters. “From a Democratic side of things, I think that’s what we need.

  • What's moving forward and what's not after the legislature's second deadline

    2 months ago | iowapublicradio.org | Grant Gerlock |Katarina Sostaric |Caitlin Troutman

    The second deadline of the 2025 legislative session has passed. Iowa Statehouse reporters talk about which bills are alive or dead after last week’s funnel week at the Statehouse. There are proposals targeting diversity programs at government agencies and in university classes, possible changes to those who can access Medicaid and ongoing debates over carbon pipelines and eminent domain. Guests:Erin Murphy, Des Moines Bureau Chief  Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register Statehouse reporter

  • Republican lawmakers target DEI at Iowa's public universities through House Higher Education Committee | Iowa Public Radio

    Feb 6, 2025 | iowapublicradio.org | Grant Gerlock |Isabella Luu

    An Iowa House committee has honed in on standardizing general education requirements and banning schools from requiring diversity, equity and inclusion courses.

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Grant Gerlock
Grant Gerlock @ggerlock
16 Jun 23

The Iowa Supreme Court will not reinstate a ban on abortions after 6 weeks that was passed and blocked four years ago, before Dobbs. The justices split 3-3 on whether the court or the legislature should make the next move. @IowaPublicRadio https://t.co/hC9s4xuz3o

Grant Gerlock
Grant Gerlock @ggerlock
24 Jan 23

Here's the roll call vote tally for Gov. Kim Reynolds' school choice bill... after five hours of debate in the Iowa House. Passed 54-45 with nine Rs joining all Ds against it. @IowaPublicRadio Debate shifts to the Iowa Senate. https://t.co/NOqXuty1IS

Grant Gerlock
Grant Gerlock @ggerlock
23 Jan 23

RT @josie__fischels: Police say two injured students have died since a shooting occurred at an alternative education program in Des Moines…