Election|Political|US
Trump heads to Iowa, Kansas for rallies before midterms
President Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail on Sunday with rallies in Iowa and Kansas,
November 01, 2026Iowa
Election|Political
Trump's rallies in Iowa and Kansas come as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control
President Donald Trump is wrapping up a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas
November 01, 2026
Sports
No. 2 Ohio State set to fall in AP Top 25 after losing at USC, bottom of rankings due for a shakeup
Yet another big shuffle is in store when The Associated Press Top 25 is released Sunday afternoon
November 01, 2026
Election|Political|Travel
Trump and Clinton rally as early voting surges, Alaska probe widens, and Michigan Democrats feud
President Donald Trump rallied with Republican supporters in Florida on Friday while former President Bill Clinton spoke to Democrats just two states over in Mississippi
October 30, 2026
Election
Trump fumed at coverage of rally cancellations before ordering the events back on
Trump fumed at coverage of rally cancellations before ordering the events back on
October 30, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle
Beggars' Night ends in Des Moines as longtime fans react to the Halloween change
Beggars' Night ends in Des Moines as longtime fans react to the Halloween change
October 30, 2026
Election|Political|US
On again: Trump restores weekend campaign rallies in Iowa, Kansas
US President Donald Trump has restored canceled campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas days before November 3 midterm elections, a White House official said on Friday.
October 30, 2026
Election|Political
Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events
US President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled planned weekend campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa, and his allies said he would instead
October 29, 2026
Election
Election Day storm could impact voter turnout in key midterm races in the central US
Election Day storm could impact voter turnout in key midterm races in the central US
October 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political
Animal welfare-focused farm group targets Republicans in rural races
A lobbying group that says it represents farmers and meat companies is helping to fund $3 million in attack ads against Republicans in some of the most
October 29, 2026
Election|Political
Libertarians could spoil Republicans' chances in the fight for control of the US Senate
Libertarian candidates in highly competitive U.S. Senate races could play spoiler in a year the Senate majority hangs in the balance
October 27, 2026
Sports
Des Moines car show raises support for family of teen killed in Indianola
Des Moines car show raises support for family of teen killed in Indianola
October 26, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food
Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
An apparent explosion has caused a fire at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world
October 24, 2026
Arts
Hundreds gather to honor motorcyclist killed in Des Moines crash
Hundreds gather to honor motorcyclist killed in Des Moines crash
October 22, 2026
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World
Trump dominated rural America. Iowa is testing whether Democrats can win them back
Dave Roethler is a former Donald Trump supporter in Iowa who feels disillusioned about the economy and believes middle-class families are suffering while the president benefits
October 18, 2026
Election|Political|US
Democrats eye ambitious Senate map that was once unthinkable as anti-Trump backlash grows
Democrats eye ambitious Senate map that was once unthinkable as anti-Trump backlash grows
October 10, 2026
Uncategorized
Democrats in tight Midwest US races split on trans rights strategy
After being caught flat-footed on transgender issues in the last US election, Democrats in tight midterm races are pursuing different strategies,
October 08, 2026
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Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there
President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast
October 08, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment
Man arrested for shooting on I-35 in Iowa says he 'had to kill people'
Man arrested for shooting on I-35 in Iowa says he 'had to kill people'
October 08, 2026
Crime
Des Moines police arrest teen for attempted murder after downtown shooting
Des Moines police arrest teen for attempted murder after downtown shooting
October 07, 2026
Health|Interview|Sports
Runner aims to complete 50 marathons before losing her vision
Runner aims to complete 50 marathons before losing her vision
October 06, 2026
Arts|Crime|US
Tip from ‘America’s Most Wanted’ rerun leads to arrest in deadly 1997 hit-and-run
Tip from ‘America’s Most Wanted’ rerun leads to arrest in deadly 1997 hit-and-run
September 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
RTX's Collins Aerospace to expand Iowa plant that makes engine components
RTX said on Tuesday that its aerospace and defense systems unit, Collins Aerospace, will expand its aircraft engine components facility in West Des Moines, Iowa, by 14,000 square
September 29, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Food
Iowa Latino Heritage Festival celebrates culture and community
Iowa Latino Heritage Festival celebrates culture and community
September 29, 2026