Iowa

Trump's trade moves, including tariffs on Canadian goods, have heightened anxieties among GOP lawmakers ahead of the midterms. These hardball tactics are creating pushback in key states and drawing worry over election outcomes. The party is also facing criticism for how price pressures and beef imports impact agricultural communities.

University professor Christina Bohannan is making a third attempt at winning Iowa’s 1st Congressional District for Congress. She has previously lost to Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in both 2022 and 2024, leading her to focus on reaching rural counties like Louisa County. Bohannan is aiming to capitalize on healthcare struggles and economic concerns to shift the Republican edge.

Christina Bohannan is attempting to win a congressional seat in Iowa's 1st District. This bid constitutes her third attempt for office in the pivotal US House race.

Christina Bohannan is campaigning for Congress in Iowa's 1st Congressional District by reaching out to voters in rural counties like Louisa County. This marks her third attempt at election victory, having previously lost to Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in both 2022 and 2024. She is attempting to build support among rural voters while addressing voter concerns regarding healthcare and the economy.

The Senate Leadership Fund announced that it has raised over $500 million for the 2026 U.S. Senate elections to defend a Republican majority. The group plans to use ad campaigns in states like Iowa, Maine, Michigan, and North Carolina, highlighting elements such as crime policies and opposition to President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. SLF executives stated they are confident that with funding and messaging, Republicans will maintain their majority this November.

The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a group aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, announced raising over $500 million ahead of the 2026 U.S. Senate elections to defend a Republican majority. SLF plans to use its resources and messaging strategy—focusing on issues like crime and inflation—to counter efforts by Democrats. The group stated confidence that combining record funding, strong candidates, and a winning message will allow Senate Republicans to maintain their majority.

Candidates for Iowa’s open Senate seat are focusing on the state's high rate of cancer diagnoses. The unexpectedly competitive race features Democratic state legislator Josh Turek challenging Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson. This contest is for the seat currently held by Joni Ernst.

Tyson Foods announced it is closing facilities in Utah and Iowa, selling a facility in Washington state, and laying off workers due to a historic cattle shortage. This supply issue has caused beef prices to soar over the last year, driven by drought and economic pressures. However, economists noted that the Tyson plant closures likely will not affect consumer prices severely.

Republican lawmakers are engaged in a power struggle with the White House over control of federal cash and appropriations. The administration has faced criticism for creating new rules for federal grants and attempting to deny funding, even after Congress has allocated money. Lawmakers are also scrutinizing moves like 'pocket rescissions,' which involve unilaterally canceling funds.

The Ohio Supreme Court gave approval for out-of-state vendors of wind energy by certifying six Midwest wind farms to sell power in Ohio. The ruling upheld a decision made by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, which initially certified these facilities as qualifying renewable resources. The court dismissed a challenge by Carbon Solutions Group regarding whether Avangrid had provided sufficient evidence that the energy could be reliably delivered to the state.

Mark Kelly is seen by many Democrats as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race. However, Kelly stated that his focus is on the midterm elections in November. He has been traveling through Kansas, Iowa, and Georgia recently to emphasize this priority.

Authorities are searching for three people—Drake Milam, Portia Bancroft, and Angela Garrett—who are suspected of stealing valuables and family heirlooms from niches in cemeteries across multiple states. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported that the individuals have been seen committing thefts in at least eight states, including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, and New York. Investigators believe there may be many victimized individuals who are currently unaware of the thefts.

Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, appeared with Zach Nunn at the Iowa State Fair on Monday. During this visit, Hegseth campaigned for Representative Zach Nunn.

A review found that both Iowa and Virginia established fourth grade reading standards performing below basic on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. While this discrepancy sparked public action in Virginia, Governor Kim Reynolds has remained silent on the matter in Iowa, where data shows a significant gap between high state proficiency rates and low NAEP scores for students.

In Iowa, a key battleground state for the midterm elections, political candidates generally agree that addressing rising rates of cancer must be done. The midwestern state has the second-highest rate of cancer nationwide and is one of only three states experiencing increased incidences of the disease.

Democrats’ process for picking a 2028 presidential nominee will likely kick off in states where candidates need to appeal to key supporters such as Black and Latino voters and union members. The calendar sets South Carolina's primary for Jan. 22, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1, with early states also including New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia.

Zach Lahn, an outsider candidate running for governor in Iowa, faces questioning regarding his approach to agriculture and state politics. While he criticizes both parties of being bought by corporate interests, his bid aims to test how a conservative anti-establishment figure fares with voters and traditional Republicans. Some of Lahn’s positions challenge the status quo, including promoting regenerative farming and questioning agrochemicals.

Zach Lahn, a Republican nominee for Iowa governor, says he plans to bring a different message to Iowans. He confronts both curiosity and concerns in his outsider bid for governor.

Political newcomer Zach Lahn faced skepticism from voters like farmer Tim Burrack regarding his anti-establishment approach to agriculture during his bid for Iowa governor. Lahn criticizes politicians in both parties, promoting regenerative farming and addressing concerns about high costs and struggling economies. His campaign will test how an outsider conservative fares with the general electorate and traditional Republicans.

Zach Lahn, a conservative candidate for governor, faces skepticism from voters like farmer Tim Burrack regarding his approach to agriculture in Iowa. He campaigns as an anti-establishment figure who criticizes politicians of both parties. His message emphasizes regenerative farming practices, questioning the safety of agrochemicals and linking water quality issues to health.

An investigation by ProPublica and The Washington Post found that the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is failing to adequately protect hundreds of thousands of young athletes from sexual abuse. Despite promising strict safety measures and implementing sweeping reforms after a scandal, the AAU has been misleading the public about its prevention efforts and suppressing allegations.

Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar, with plans to cement South Carolina's primary as the first on January 22. The proposed overhaul aims to give greater influence to states reflecting the party’s coalition, differing from years when Iowa and New Hampshire led the contest. Meanwhile, the group faces internal turmoil regarding leadership and lags behind Republicans in fundraising.

Democrats are meeting to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar, with plans to frontload states such as South Carolina (Jan 22) and Nevada (Feb 1). This overhaul is designed to give greater influence to states reflecting Black and Latino voters, departing from previous reliance on Iowa and New Hampshire. The proposed changes have drawn criticism from officials in both Iowa and New Hampshire.

Brandon and Emily Myers were charged with child endangerment after police rescued a severely malnourished juvenile girl with autism who was locked in her bedroom without food, water, or restroom access. Officers found that the door had an external locking mechanism installed backward and screws had been placed on the window frame. The search revealed neglectful living conditions, including no source of food or water in the bedroom.

Brandon and Emily Myers were charged with child endangerment causing injury after police found a severely malnourished juvenile girl with autism locked in her bedroom in Sioux City. The investigation revealed extreme neglect, including modifications to the door and window to prevent escape, and finding no source of food or water inside the room.

Brandon and Emily Myers were charged with child endangerment after police found a severely malnourished girl with autism locked in her bedroom without food or water. The investigation revealed the door was equipped with mechanisms installed to prevent exit, and officers found no source of food or water inside the room. One defendant admitted that the girl was kept locked up nightly and required using a plastic tote containing urine for sanitation.

The expansion of Iowa's Education Savings Account program has prompted rural public school districts to assess significant impacts on their budgets, classrooms, and enrollment. Superintendents report challenges with financial stability and staff retention due to student movement toward private schools. These pressures have forced some districts to make difficult decisions, such as cutting core programs or merging with neighboring schools.

Two people were killed, including 33-year-old Joshua Tack and a 10-year-old child, following an accident involving a car and UTV on Saturday night in Dubuque County, Iowa. First responders arrived at the intersection of East Worthington Road and Comer Road. Five other individuals were seriously injured, and the crash remains under investigation.

Iowa authorities reported that two people were killed and five others seriously injured in a car crash involving a car and a utility terrain vehicle on Saturday night. The deceased included 33-year-old Joshua Tack, a principal at Beaman-Conrad-Liscomb-Union-Whitten Community School District, and a 10-year-old child. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Worthington Road and Comer Road in Dubuque County.

Public school absences remain high, and there is no universal consensus on how to count student attendance, making it difficult to compare data across states. In response, Iowa passed comprehensive legislation in 2024 mandating that all districts use a standardized minute-level method for counting attendance starting with the 2025-26 school year.

A poll revealed a wide gap between how voters perceive political parties and how they view individual candidates. This perception gap was observed in several states, including Iowa, North Carolina, and Maine.

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley eulogized a beloved vacuum cleaner named Beth. The vacuum has been in the senator’s family for nearly 50 years and was featured on his social media. He shared a post stating, “U willl see Beth no more.”

Senator Chuck Grassley announced the death of his vacuum, named Beth. The Senator is from Iowa and often posted about the vacuum's life around the holidays. He reportedly uses a social media platform with an irreverent style.

A new poll reports that Rob Sand is leading Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor’s race, while Josh Turek trails Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. The Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found that 48 percent of Iowa voters were behind Sand.

Fifteen U.S. states are now linked to a cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce, with investigations pointing to Taylor Farms as the source. Over 25,000 cases have been reported nationwide, including 12,000 in Michigan alone, with two deaths attributed to the outbreak.

Fifteen U.S. states are now linked to a cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce, with investigations pointing to Taylor Farms as the source. The CDC reports over 25,000 cases nationwide, including two deaths in Michigan, and the FDA is tracking five separate cyclospora outbreaks.

The CDC has expanded the largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including six new states: Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Michigan reported the first two US deaths linked to the disease.

The CDC has expanded the cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states in the US, adding six new states after Michigan reported its first two deaths linked to the disease. The affected states include Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina, according to sources cited by the Washington Post.

Ashley Ruhland, 35, allegedly shot and killed Justin Emmick during target practice on remote land in Iowa, telling police it was 'either him or me.' The incident occurred during what was described as target practice on remote property.

Schools are reevaluating the necessity of providing every student with a laptop, with many districts implementing clearer guidelines on technology use. States like Iowa and Utah have introduced laws limiting screen time for young students, while districts such as Los Angeles Unified and Georgia's Marietta City Schools are restricting device usage to cases with clear instructional value.