Politics WATCH: Renee Hardman, West Des Moines city councilwoman, running for Iowa Senate Iowa Production Staff October 30, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Renee Hardman of West Des Moines is a Democrat running in the December special election to fill a state Senate seat. The vacancy was left following the death of Democrat state Sen. Claire Celsi. The special election is December 30. Popular History Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans Labor 2 new Iowa bills to lower grocery prices: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for Feb. 12, 2026 Politics Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Nunn back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote Politics WATCH: Iowan confronts GOP lawmakers for worsening workforce shortages Local Iowa John Deere workers recalled after layoffs Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans 2 new Iowa bills to lower grocery prices: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for Feb. 12, 2026 Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Nunn back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote WATCH: Iowan confronts GOP lawmakers for worsening workforce shortages Iowa John Deere workers recalled after layoffs