Iowa
Steve King Has 'Insight' Into Jesus' Persecution
The Iowa representative says he understands what Jesus Christ "went through for us" because of criticism from Congress.
Citing Trump, Veteran Iowa Republican Switches Party
"I believe that is just a matter of time before our country pays a heavy price for President Trump's reckless spending and short-signed financial policies, his erratic, destabilizing foreign policy and his disregard for environmental concerns," state Representative Andy McKean said.
Bernie Sanders: Felons Should Be Able to Vote in Prison
Sanders told Iowans Saturday he believed convicted felons should be allowed to vote while incarcerated because "they're still living in American society."
Beto O'Rourke Compares Trump's Remarks to Nazi Germany
O'Rourke hit out at the president's comments on Mexicans, Muslims and the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017.
Steve King Fumbles Answer on White Supremacy
The Republican congressman from Iowa, who has been accused of sympathizing with white supremacists, called a constituent's probing question about white societies "so hypothetical."
Climate Change Could Impact Future U.S. Storms
"There is evidence that climate change is increasing these underlying factors, supporting the development of more intense 'bomb cyclones' and nor'easters, packing tropical storm–scale winds and dumping huge amounts of precipitation."
Weekend Flooding Leaves Midwest Under Water
There were at least two people dead and one missing from the flooding across Iowa and Nebraska.
Congressman Steve King Posts Civil War Meme
The Iowa congressman shared an image depicting a fight between traditionally Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning states.
Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin Declare Flooding Emergencies
At least three states including Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin have declared states of emergency in the wake of historic flooding and blizzard conditions caused by the "bomb cyclone."
Bernie Sanders Iowa City Rally Live Stream, Popularity
Iowa City is the second of Sanders's three-stop tour in a state that will be crucial to securing the 2020 Democratic nomination.
Iowa Doctors Call Anti-Vax Bill a 'Huge' Safety Threat
Iowa's Senate approved a bill that would allow vaccination exemptions for philosophical beliefs.
Iowa Lawmaker Proposes Decriminalizing Psychedelics
"Why do I even want to be in the Legislature, why do I want to be a part of the office?' It was this issue."
Iowa Mom Left Dead, Maggot-infested Baby in Swing
Sterling Koehn died of malnutrition, dehydration and infection, as the grisly details of his final days emerged in court.
Christian Group Accuses Univ. of Iowa of Discrimination
A conservative Christian group at the University of Iowa that may have stopped a gay member from being a leader filed a lawsuit against the school.
Trump Would Beat Every Democrat Except Biden: Iowa Poll
Trump's 2020 chances would rise if a third party candidate entered the race.
Mom Caught Leaving Children In Car During -15 Windchill
Stephany Moses, 25, was nabbed after her children, ages 2 and 4, were discovered at around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday by a Good Samaritan "left unattended in a car... wearing only light clothing" inside a car parked in a lot located on Market Place Drive in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Dead Body Found Between Shelves At Disused Supermarket
The body was so decomposed police could not immediately tell its age, sex or cause of death.
Iowa Mayor Busted for Weed Grow During Manhunt
"When we went to the residence," the Guthrie County deputy's account in the affidavit reads, "I could all smell the overwhelming odor of raw marijuana coming from the residence while we stood outside knocking on the door."
Man Accused of Building IED While at Sushi Restaurant
Authorities in Des Moines confirmed that the IED was legitimate but did not release why it was built.
Liz Cheney: Rep. Steve King Should Find a New Job
Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming did not shy away from criticizing her Republican colleague.
Steve King: Why is 'White Supremacist' Offensive?
King said what mattered to him was not race but the culture carried to "United States by whites from Europe."
Tom Steyer Will Try to Impeach Trump, Not Run in 2020
Steyer's prepared remarks stated he decided not to run for president "at this time."
Trump Supporter Arrested For Attacking Warren Supporter
While the senator talked to attendees outside a roundtable campaign event, a man came, rolled out a Trump banner and began yelling.
Mollie Tibbetts' Mother Took in Mexican Boy
Ulises Felix, the Mexican immigrant teenager took shelter and found a second family while being welcomed into the home to live with Mollie Tibbetts' family, according to a feature published in The Washington Post.
Poll: Joe Biden is Top 2020 Pick Among Iowa Democrats
The poll found 32 percent of likely caucusgoers in Iowa prefer Biden over 20 potential presidential candidates.
Iowa Man Claims His Zebras Are Being Assassinated
Victim Mike Henninger believes the individual responsible will not stop until all of his pet animals have been killed.
Farmers Mock Donald Trump's Paltry Aid Payments
Farmers, particularly those growing corn and soybeans, have been affected by trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Beto in 2020? O'Rourke Invited to Iowa, Amid Rumors
Everybody right now is asking for Beto," Polk County Democratic Chairman Sean Bagniewski said.
Steve King Caught Lying About 'Dirt' Immigrant Comments
Recently re-elected Iowa Republican Representative Steve King was caught on tape ridiculing Mexico and immigrants in audio he previously had denied existed.