Politics Oct 30 As early voting surges, Trump reshuffles his schedule to add back rallies in Iowa and Kansas By Michelle L. Price, Seung Min Kim, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Oct 26 Thune campaigns for Republicans in marquee Senate races in scramble to save majority Republican candidates in marquee Senate races have welcomed Thune's help as he’s traveled around the country in the weeks before the midterm elections, scrambling to save his majority. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Oct 23 Watch 4:22 Surging diesel prices loom over Republicans in Iowa's midterm races It's been more than a decade since Iowa has had a Democratic governor or senator. But this year, with the incumbents retiring, both races are competitive. As Peter Tubbs at Iowa PBS reports, record-high diesel prices have hit the state's… By Peter Tubbs, Iowa Public Television
Politics Oct 22 WATCH: Trump rallies in Iowa with GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson On Thursday, Hinson took the stage before Trump came on, at a rally in Sioux City, which is in Iowa's conservative northwest corner. The visit to safe territory is geared toward boosting turnout even as it ties her more tightly… By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Politics Oct 19 How Iran war votes in Congress became a focal point for campaign ad attacks Democrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate. By Kevin Freking, Aaron Kessler, Associated Press
Oct 19 Iowa is testing whether Democrats can win rural voters By Steven Sloan, Associated Press Economic concerns such as tariffs and rising gas prices may give Democrats an opening in November’s midterms. But rural voters remain skeptical of large-scale support for Democrats. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Candidates in race to replace Iowa Rep. Feenstra meet for debate By Dan Cooney Republican candidate Chris McGowan and Democratic candidate Dave Dawson will meet face-to-face for a debate Wednesday as they seek the U.S. House seat in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Continue reading
Oct 14 Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state’s rivers. That affects Iowa’s more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: U.S. House candidates James, Mitchell debate in Iowa in race to replace Hinson By Dan Cooney Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: U.S. Senate candidates Hinson, Turek debate in Iowa By Dan Cooney In one of the most competitive Senate races this year, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is looking to win out over Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek. Continue reading