Oct 19 How Iran war votes in Congress became a focal point for campaign ad attacks By Kevin Freking, Aaron Kessler, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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
Sep 28 WATCH: Trump announces new steel plant project in Iowa By Associated Press President Donald Trump credited his "powerful" steel tariffs for the opening of a future steel plant. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Vance brands Democrats as 'lunatics' at rally in Iowa By Josh Boak, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance on Friday mounted a vigorous defense of the Trump administration's policies and Iowa GOP candidates on the November ballot. Continue reading
Sep 16 Iowa Republicans in battleground House races join vote to halt the Iran war By Mike Catalini, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Two House Republicans in battleground Iowa districts changed their position on an Iran war powers resolution, joining with Democrats and a few other dissident members of their party in an attempt to halt President Donald Trump's ability to continue military… Continue reading
Aug 24 Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal House race in Iowa By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Bohannan is focusing on rural areas she previously lost, hoping to capitalize on Trump's declining popularity and economic issues. Continue reading