Nation Nov 19 Tyson suspends managers at Iowa plant who allegedly bet on COVID-19 outbreaks Tyson Foods has suspended top officials at its largest pork plant and launched an investigation into allegations that they bet on how many workers would get infected during a widespread coronavirus outbreak.
Politics Nov 12 Democrat to seek full recount in tight U.S. House race in Iowa A Democrat trailing by 47 votes in the nation’s tightest congressional race announced Thursday that her campaign would request a full recount in the southeastern Iowa district.
Health Sep 24 Iowa fines beef plant $957 after huge coronavirus outbreak Inspection records show the outbreak at the Iowa Premium Beef Plant in Tama in April resulted in 338 of the plant's 850 workers testing positive for the virus.
Nation Aug 14 WATCH: Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle Reynolds says that 100 members of the Iowa National Guard arrived in hard-hit Cedar Rapids on Friday to help clear tree debris that's blocking downed power lines.
Nation Aug 11 Powerful derecho leaves path of devastation across Midwest A rare storm packing 100 mph winds and with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across the Midwest.
Economy Apr 03 Government’s relief program for small businesses off to a slow start The federal government’s relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start, with few businesses able to apply and some big banks saying they’re not ready to process applications.
Economy Apr 02 Stimulus aid for small businesses will go to some big chains The program was billed as a way to help local businesses retain workers and pay bills. But an expansive definition of "small business" in the law means that it will be open to much more than just Main Street shops.
Nation Aug 24 ‘Red flag laws’ offer tool for preventing some gun violence With bipartisan support in many cases, 17 states and Washington D.C. have now passed “red flag laws” that allow the court-ordered removal of guns from people who are considered to be dangerous.
Politics Jul 05 Beto O’Rourke’s rich father-in-law has both helped and complicated his career The 2020 presidential candidate might never have made it on the national stage without the help of William Sanders, the intensely private tycoon who is also O'Rourke's father-in-law.
Politics Apr 24 Booker releases tax returns showing high charitable giving Sen. Cory Booker donated $24,000 to charity in 2018 — or more than 15 percent of his income. That contrasts with other Democratic presidential candidates who have reported giving much smaller percentages to charity in their tax returns, often 2…