Dec 02 WATCH: Biden speaks at campaign event in Emmetsburg, Iowa By Bill Barrow, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Joe Biden spoke at a campaign event today in Emmetsburg, Iowa, as part of his bus tour through the state. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Bernie Sanders holds rally in Iowa with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez By Molly Finnegan Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is campaigning with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Friday in Iowa. Watch live at 7 p.m. ET here. Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 12:34 Can sustainable farming save Iowa's precious soil and water? By Mark Bittman, Melanie Saltzman, Megan Thompson Iowa is a powerhouse producer of corn and soybeans. But all the industrial farming has come at a cost to the environment. Today, there's a growing number of farmers adopting more sustainable practices in a bid to save Iowa's precious… Continue watching
Oct 07 Harris says Iowa's caucuses can prove she's electable By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press "Iowans have the ability to show our country what can be, even if we've never seen it before," Harris said during an event on Iowa State University's campus. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 3:57 What new Iowa poll numbers mean for Warren and other 2020 Democrats Iowa plays an outsized role in presidential politics, and new poll numbers from that state could influence how different Democratic candidates' focus their campaigns. The poll by The Des Moines Register and CNN puts Sen. Elizabeth Warren two points ahead… Continue watching
Sep 05 Black voters will define what 'electable' means for 2020 Democrats By Errin Haines, Associated Press African Americans make up roughly 24 percent of the Democratic primary electorate, and a much higher percent in early primary states like South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Virginia. Continue reading
Aug 30 DNC to recommend scrapping virtual caucus plans in Iowa and Nevada By Michelle L. Price, Alexandra Jaffe, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The state parties had planned to allow some voters to cast caucus votes over the telephone in February 2020 instead of showing up at traditional caucus meetings. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:52 Why Native populations are attracting new attention in 2020 presidential race Native Americans received more attention from presidential candidates this week than in previous years. Nine 2020 Democratic hopefuls attended a forum in Sioux City, Iowa, to discuss U.S. treaty obligations to Native people, the epidemic of violence against Native women,… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 4:56 Balancing leisure and livelihood on Grand Junction's public lands By Josh Buettner, Iowa Public TV In the American West, recreational and tourist activities on public lands can conflict with agriculture, ranching and mining. Despite this potential clash between leisure and livelihood, the people of Grand Junction, Colorado, have found a way to share their state’s… Continue watching
Aug 12 The ABCs of Iowa State Fair politics By Dan Cooney, Magan Crane Among the many must-attend events for presidential candidates, few are as iconic as the Iowa State Fair. Continue reading