Erin Murphy is a Des Moines Bureau Chief at The Gazette. He covers a range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a focus on regional and world news across North America, APAC, and LATAM. Erin's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and The Boston Globe.
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Erin Murphy's coverage predominantly focuses on local government and politics, specifically within Iowa. Her articles reflect a keen interest in legal policy regulation and government announcements related to various topics such as tax cuts, punishments, education, LGBTQ rights, and state laws.
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The former Iowa caucus candidate spoke Sunday at a state party fundraiser Updated ALTOONA — Hope springs eternal in the summer of every election cycle.
By: Erin Murphy
This fall, for the first time in nearly 60 years, Iowa voters will choose a new governor and new U.S. senator through a pair of open-seat elections on the same ballot.
By: Erin Murphy
DES MOINES — Linn County is among roughly a dozen Iowa counties with significantly higher overall cancer rates, and advanced stage lung cancer is particularly problematic statewide, according to preliminary
One characteristic that makes Orlando particularly good for businesses is its accessibility. Strategically located at the heart of Florida, it is served by Orlando International Airport – one of the busiest airports in the nation. Business travelers both from home and abroad find it easy and convenient to
By: Erin Murphy
Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for Iowa governor, accused Democratic candidate Rob Sand of evoking Lahn’s children during campaign events, an assertion that Sand’s campaign denied.
By: Erin Murphy
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Iowa caucus candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty and Justice fundraiser at The Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona.
Web and social media sites, apps and video games would be required to implement heightened security settings for children under federal legislation supported by Republican Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.
By: Erin Murphy
Federal legislation would require myriad safety measures for websites, social media and video games
By: Erin Murphy
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks during a press event April 24 at the QTS Data Center Campus in Cedar Rapids.
