Marissa Payne is a Statehouse reporter at the Des Moines Register. She covers Iowa politics and government, focusing on elections, public policy, and health-related issues. Marissa's work has been featured in various publications, including the La Crosse Tribune, Sioux City Journal, and USA TODAY.
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Marissa Payne's coverage focuses on local government announcements, economic development, real estate industry updates primarily in Cedar Rapids and Iowa. She is likely to be interested in pitches related to significant business developments, local government policies, and community initiatives within these areas.
Pitches offering insights into economic trends impacting Cedar Rapids or Iowa or experts discussing the implications of new regulations would likely resonate well with Marissa. Additionally, stories about new business ventures or infrastructure projects can also capture her interest.
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Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott is calling to eliminate the cap on Social Security taxes to extend the solvency of the program.
Two political newcomers will face off for an open seat representing northeast Des Moines in the November midterms.
By: Marissa Payne
Des Moines Register Oct. 22, 2026, 7:31 a.m. CT Candidates running in competitive races to represent parts of Urbandale in the Iowa
Two candidates are running for an Iowa House seat representing Ankeny in a rematch of one of the state's narrowest 2024 matchups
By: Marissa Payne
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn has won twice in Iowa's battleground 3rd District. Can his bipartisan brand withstand new political pressures in 2026?
By: Marissa Payne
A minister and three-time winner in tough metro races, Sarah Trone Garriott is testing whether her coalition can scale districtwide to oust Rep. Nunn.
By: Marissa Payne
Deep dives into GOP Rep. Zach Nunn and Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott, and more on Trump's return
By: Marissa Payne
Rep. Ross Wilburn, D-Ames, is running unopposed for another term serving Iowa House District 50. Meet the candidate.
By: Marissa Payne, Maya Marchel Hoff
Outside groups have spent more than $39 million in Iowa's battleground congressional races this election cycle. Which groups dominated spending?
By: Stephen Gruber-Miller, Maya Marchel Hoff, Brianne Pfannenstiel, Marissa Payne
Stephen Gruber-Miller Marissa Payne Brianne Pfannenstiel Maya Marchel Hoff Oct. 27, 2026, 12:45 p.m. CT
