Jul 18 Trump says McCain was war hero ‘because he was captured’ By Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized Arizona Sen. John McCain's military record Saturday, saying he was a "war hero because he was captured."… Continue reading
Jul 18 Rather than confront Sanders challenge, Clinton focused on GOP By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Ignoring her primary challengers, Hillary Rodham Clinton focused instead on the expanding field of Republican contenders as she and her fellow Democrats tried to impress influential party activists in Iowa. Continue reading
Jun 12 Iowa Republicans ending straw poll, a tradition born in 1979 By Barbara Rodriguez, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa -- Republican leaders in Iowa have agreed to end the state's straw poll because of waning interest from presidential hopefuls and questions about its relevancy. Continue reading
May 29 EPA proposes lowering requirements for ethanol in gas By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The nation's gasoline supply likely will have more ethanol in coming years — but not as much as was required by federal law. Continue reading
May 24 Perry takes hands-on approach in Iowa for 2016 presidential campaign By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Rick Perry is working his way through small-town Iowa one handshake, bear hug and backslap at a time. The early, hands-on approach from the 2016 presidential prospect contrasts with his failed bid four years ago, when he entered the race… Continue reading
May 17 GOP contenders in Iowa call for tougher action against Iran, ISIS By Associated Press Republicans wooing Iowa's most active party members called Saturday for a stronger presence in the world but ran the gamut in tone and just how tough to get with America's enemies. Continue reading
May 14 O’Malley to announce presidential plans on May 30 By Ken Thomas, Associated Press BOSTON — Martin O'Malley plans to announce his presidential intentions on May 30 in Baltimore, a move that could present another Democratic challenger to Hillary Rodham Clinton. Continue reading
May 08 ACT to expand computer-based testing By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press WASHINGTON — ACT test takers take note: The No. 2 pencil is losing its cachet. Greater numbers of high school students will be able to take the college entrance exam on a computer next year. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 3:16 How did Iowa’s Avian Flu outbreak get so bad? By PBS News Hour Iowa, the country's largest egg-producing state, declared a major outbreak of the Avian Flu. And to try and contain the disease, millions of chickens and turkeys there and in Wisconsin and Minnesota have been killed. Amy Mayer, a reporter for… Continue watching
Apr 05 Iowa pastors hold sway in 2016 presidential election By Associated Press In some states, big city ward leaders or union bosses are the go-to guys to deliver votes. When it comes to Iowa's Republican caucuses, evangelical pastors are kingmakers, with sway over an important bloc of participants. Continue reading