May 04 Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost GOP candidate By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Republican Donald Trump may have won the state by double digits in the last presidential election, but growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and rising costs from the Iran war could help set the stage for Democrats to make previously unattainable gains. Continue reading
Apr 19 3 students, 2 others shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, police say By Associated Press Police say one person was in critical condition while four others were stable. Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: Trump gives speech on energy and the economy as Minnesota shooting fallout continues By Seung Min Kim, Hannah Fingerhut, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jan 07 Trump officials give Iowa flexibility on federal education money. More states could follow By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Washington is signing off on a proposal that's expected to be the first of many as conservative states apply for new spending freedom from the federal government. Continue reading
Dec 31 Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1 By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact new waivers prohibiting purchase of certain foods through the SNAP program. Continue reading
Dec 31 Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming supermajority By Hannah Schoenbaum, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 15 U.S. Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria By Ben Finley, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press 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.”… Continue reading
Aug 29 Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month she won't run for reelection in 2026 By Seung Min Kim, Hannah Fingerhut, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press As Senate Republicans work to maintain their majority in the chamber, Ernst is joining a wave of her peers making headaches for the party. Continue reading
Aug 27 Democratic win in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority By Associated Press Democrat Catelin Drey handily defeated Republican Christopher Prosch, adding to the Democratic Party's hope that it can flip more seats during the 2026 midterm elections. Continue reading
Aug 21 Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses in 2028 By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press 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. Continue reading