Nation Mar 04 U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war remembered for their service and devotion to their families A drone strike at a command center in Kuwait killed 20-year-old Sgt. Declan Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa, and five other members of the U.S. Army Reserve who worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with food and equipment.
Nation Mar 03 Minnesota launches probe that could bring charges against federal immigration officers A Minnesota prosecutor announced an investigation Monday that may lead to charges against federal officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for misconduct during an immigration enforcement crackdown.
Nation Mar 03 Pentagon identifies 4 of 6 U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war by drone strike in Kuwait Four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war were identified Tuesday by the Pentagon as members of the Army Reserve from different states who worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with food and equipment.
Politics Jan 27 WATCH: Trump gives speech on energy and the economy as Minnesota shooting fallout continues President Donald Trump on Tuesday made his first big pitch ahead of this year's midterm elections on his administration's economic performance, even as his White House remains mired in the fallout in Minneapolis over a second fatal shooting by federal…
Politics Dec 31 Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming supermajority Hardman, the CEO of nonprofit Lutheran Services of Iowa and a member of the West Des Moines City Council, becomes the first Black woman elected to the 50-member Senate.
Nation Dec 15 U.S. Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff in their honor, saying that, “We are grateful for their service and deeply mourn their loss.”…
Politics Nov 04 New Jersey bomb threats and Trump's warnings for California mark final day of voting Bomb threats to New Jersey polling stations and warnings by President Trump against California’s mail balloting system is marking the final day of voting in an off-year election with several nationally prominent races.
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,…