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Friday, November 09, 2012  Tuesday night, Iowa voters chose to re-elect State Representative Curt Hanson to the statehouse, but he will be representing a new district this session.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Hundreds of tea party activists vented their anger at government and voiced support for conservative causes at a Statehouse rally.

Monday, April 12, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver has signed a proclamation intended to better the chances that the iconic USS Iowa will be converted into a museum.

Monday, February 22, 2010  Activists held a Statehouse rally to complain about a measure that would ease restrictions on the application of liquid hog manure on frozen grounds.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010  More than 160 faith leaders are weighing in on gay marriage, saying they support such unions and disagree with those who cite the Bible in raising objections.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  Supporters and opponents of Iowa's gay marriage law were gathering at the Statehouse to push their views about voting on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex unions.

Monday, April 13, 2009  About 300 people endured rain and wind outside the Statehouse to show their opposition to gay marriage.