Politics Aug 29 Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month she won’t run for reelection in 2026 As Senate Republicans work to maintain their majority in the chamber, Ernst is joining a wave of her peers making headaches for the party.
Politics Aug 21 Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses in 2028 Iowa’s state party officials say it was a mistake that the party’s 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.
Nation Jul 04 Multiple deaths reported in Texas flash floods, about 20 children missing as rescue efforts underway Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp were reported missing after months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours,…
Politics Jul 04 Democrats see Trump’s megabill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy For many Democratic leaders, the tax break and spending cut package passed by Trump's Republican allies in Congress on Thursday represents the key to the Democratic Party's resurgence.
Politics Jul 03 WATCH: Trump speaks at Salute to America event at Iowa State Fairgrounds President Donald Trump turned a heartland festival for the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary into a celebration of himself, basking in a crowd of supporters Thursday night shortly after Congress approved tax cut legislation that he championed.
Nation May 30 WATCH: ‘We are all going to die,’ Sen. Ernst says after addressing Medicaid changes in combative town hall Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying that “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa.
Politics Apr 11 Iowa Republican Gov. Reynolds says she won’t seek reelection in surprise announcement Reynolds, a Republican, has held the position since 2017, when former Gov. Terry Branstad was appointed U.S. ambassador to China.
Politics Feb 27 Iowa approves bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests The Iowa House approved a bill Thursday that would strip the state civil rights code of protections based on gender identity, less than an hour after the state Senate backed the legislation. First introduced last week, the measure raced through the legislative…
Politics Dec 12 Pressure on Iowa senator shows consequences for Republicans who oppose Trump Sen. Joni Ernst is facing an aggressive pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump’s allies, complete with threats of primary challengers.
Arts Dec 08 Stolen and recovered ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ fetch $28 million at auction A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday.