Iowa

2020 Democrats Pitch Climate Change Plans to Iowa Farmers

As in other years, Democratic presidential candidates hitting the Iowa State Fair this weekend came armed with policy ideas targeted at rural farmers who dominate the state. The difference this time: Those proposals were about...

By Justin Worland / Des Moines, Iowa August 12, 2019

Trump Says Wind Turbines Cause Cancer. Iowans Disagree

Since the early days of his administration, Donald Trump has sought to use his presidency to slow the country’s transition to clean energy, blocking key environmental regulations and lending his support to the fossil fuel...

By Justin Worland / Des Moines, Iowa August 12, 2019

Chuck Schumer Is Trying to Clear the Iowa Senate Primary

At a time when Democrats are largely focused on the presidential primary, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is trying to clear the way for a woman challenging Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst. A source familiar with...

By Lissandra Villa June 24, 2019

Biden's Iowa Polls Are Good, But Organizing Needs Work

To read the polling binders, former Vice President Joe Biden is a runaway favorite here in Iowa in the Democratic primary. But behind the scenes, he's playing a furious game of catch-up. As the Democratic...

By Lissandra Villa / Des Moines and Philip Elliott June 11, 2019

No Breakouts in Iowa 2020 Cattle Call

Nineteen of the 24 Democratic presidential candidates took the stage in Iowa on Sunday at the largest cattle-call event for the historically large field to date, but none of them managed to leverage it into...

By Lissandra Villa / Cedar Rapids, Iowa June 9, 2019

Veteran Iowa Republican Switches Parties, Citing Trump

Rep. Andy McKean, Iowa's longest-serving Republican lawmaker, left his party on Tuesday to join the Democrats, and cited President Donald Trump as a factor in his decision. "With the 2020 presidential election looming on the...

By Mahita Gajanan April 24, 2019

Americans Reach Surprising Consensus on Mueller Report

As Washington waited with bated breath for the results of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, a group of Iowa voters tried to figure out what they thought of it all. Some were Republicans, some were...

By Molly Ball March 26, 2019

Iowa College Student Found Frozen to Death in Polar Vortex

A University of Iowa student was found apparently frozen to death on campus as wind chills hit minus-51 degrees Fahrenheit – one of at least eight people to die as a result of the record-setting...

By George Steer January 31, 2019

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst Says She Was Raped in College and Physically Abused by Ex-Husband

Her voice broke. “And I was not ready.”

By Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg January 24, 2019

Why Republicans Finally Condemned Steve King

For anyone who has paid attention to Rep. Steve King’s career, it was hardly shocking that he would be quoted wondering when "white supremacy" became offensive. What happened next has been a bit of a...

By Philip Elliott January 15, 2019

Warren's Trip to Iowa Revealed Parts of Her 2020 Strategy

Elizabeth Warren has her own way of doing things, and Iowans have to adapt accordingly. At the Massachusetts senator's events, each attendee gets a raffle-style ticket; then, after her rousing, personal monologue, she takes questions...

By Molly Ball / Des Moines, Iowa January 10, 2019

Why Is Steve King in Trouble Now?

For years, Rep. Steve King has maintained a certain level of impunity even as he's made controversial remark after controversial remark. But as he heads toward a closer-than-expected re-election fight, he may be starting to...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith November 1, 2018

Why Democrats Are Targeting Secretaries of State in the Elections

In most states, the office of secretary of state is far from glamorous. Though the duties vary, it's largely an administrative role involving keeping records and issuing licenses. But Democrats have made it a priority...

By Maya Rhodan October 16, 2018

Mollie Tibbetts Died of 'Multiple Sharp Force Injuries,' Preliminary Autopsy Says

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation ruled Tibbetts' death a homicide

By Gina Martinez August 23, 2018

How Mollie Tibbetts' Death Became Political Fodder

At a rally on Tuesday Trump did not mention Cohen or Manafort, but he did reference Tibbetts

By Samantha Cooney and Gina Martinez August 22, 2018

'There Wasn’t a Mean Bone in Her Body.' Friends Remember Mollie Tibbetts’ Spunky and Caring Personality

The Iowa college student was found dead after a 5-week search

By Samantha Cooney August 22, 2018

Neighbor's Security Footage Helped Detectives Crack Mollie Tibbetts Case, Investigator Says

Before the security footage, suspect Cristhian Rivera wasn't on detectives' radar

By Gina Martinez August 22, 2018

Mollie Tibbetts Suspect Is Undocumented Immigrant

The search for Mollie Tibbets has come to a tragic end

By Gina Martinez and Peter Allen Clark August 21, 2018

Police Focus Search for Missing Student Mollie Tibbetts on 5 Areas in Iowa Town

Police also want information on anyone who has unexplained injuries

By Gina Martinez August 14, 2018

Stormy Daniels Lawyer Michael Avenatti Tells Iowans He's 'Exploring a Run for the Presidency'

Avenatti is scheduled to speak at a Democratic fundraiser in Iowa

By Gina Martinez August 9, 2018

Mollie Tibbetts' Father Says He Believes His Daughter Is Being Held Captive by Someone She Knows

"Let Mollie go and turn yourself in"

By Gina Martinez August 8, 2018

Tips Flooding in for Mollie Tibbetts Case After Reward Raised to $172,000, Police Say

"The days seem like weeks," Mollie's father said

By Gina Martinez August 3, 2018

Boyfriend of Missing Iowa Student Mollie Tibbetts Is Holding Out Hope She Is OK

"You miss her. You miss her more than anything in the world," he said

By Alejandro de la Garza August 2, 2018

Parents of Missing Iowa Student Mollie Tibbetts Plead for Her Return and Offer $172,000 Reward for Tips

"Let's bring Mollie home," said Mollie's father

By Alejandro de la Garza August 2, 2018

Dancing With the Stars Bus Crashes in Iowa

The Dancing with the Stars tour bus was involved in a 19-vehicle pileup

By Emily Price February 6, 2018

President Trump Commutes Sentence for Kosher Meatpacking Exec Convicted of Fraud

Sholom Rubashkin ran the Iowa headquarters of Agriprocessors, a family business that was the country's largest kosher meat-processing company

December 20, 2017

U.S. Ambassador to China: 'North Korea Is the Biggest Threat to Humankind'

Branstad talks to TIME in an exclusive interview—his first since arriving in Beijing in July

By Charlie Campbell / Beijing December 1, 2017

President Trump Called for Party Unity, Then Attacked a Republican Senator

President Trump assured members of his own party that he was a "Republican, inside-out and backwards" on a recent conference call, urging party unity as Congress moves onto tax legislation. Then, just hours before he...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith October 24, 2017

High School Students in White Hoods Burned Cross and Waved Confederate Flag

The school did not elaborate on how the students were disciplined

By Lisa Marie Segarra September 7, 2017

Man Who Won Millions Rigging Lottery System Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

He rigged lottery systems so he could win millions

By Alana Abramson August 22, 2017

Trump Is Rallying in an Iowa County That Clinton Won

The 'Make America Great Again' Rally was postponed once before

By Madeline Farber June 21, 2017

6 Volunteer Firefighters In Iowa All Just Welcomed Babies: ‘The Stars Just Kind of Aligned’

The new parents make up six of the 25 firefighters at the station

By Julia Zorthian March 27, 2017

Hate-Filled Note Against Muslims Stokes Fear at Des Moines Mosque

"In this climate, we have to take these things seriously because it could escalate"

By Maya Rhodan March 20, 2017

China Welcomes Nomination of 'Old Friend' as U.S. Envoy

The Iowa governor has a long connection with China and his nomination is seen as a goodwill gesture

By Charlie Campbell / Beijing December 7, 2016

3 Dead, 2 Injured After Truck Crashes Into Pella, Iowa Walmart

Police have not released the names of those involved

By Abigail Abrams December 1, 2016

The Syrians Next Door

Two years after fleeing their home, the Tameem family became the first Syrian refugees in Iowa

By Robin Shulman November 3, 2016

Clinton Focuses on Early Voting in Key States

In some states, half of the votes will be cast before Election Day

By Philip Elliott September 29, 2016

Cedar Rapids Residents Flee Homes Ahead of Floods

The National Weather Service expects the Cedar River to crest at 23 feet

By Mahita Gajanan September 25, 2016

This Super PAC Airs Ad in Florida Every 15 Minutes

All against Donald Trump

By Michael Beckel / Center for Public Integrity August 24, 2016

Trump Continues Love-Hate Relationship With Iowa

'If we don't pull this off, I'm blaming Iowa'

August 5, 2016

Iowa Police Stop and Point Guns at Student Playing Pokémon Go

They thought he might be an armed robbery suspect

By Rosalie Chan July 25, 2016

Iowa Girl, 13, Dies After Hammock Accident

A brick pillar fell onto the girl's head

By Melissa Chan May 17, 2016

Iowa May Allow Children to Carry Handguns

A bill would allow children under the age of 14 to possess the weapons

By Daniel White February 24, 2016

Behind the Scenes of The Candidates by Christopher Morris

Two women and a man are sitting next to each other, listening, from the front row, to Sen. Ted Cruz as he campaigned on Jan. 27. On the screen, one of the women is slowly...

By Olivier Laurent and Diane Tsai February 8, 2016

Ted Cruz Hides Truth With Debate Claim About Ben Carson Report

The Iowa winner tries some damage control

By Maya Rhodan February 7, 2016

How Iowa’s GOP Wants to Limit SNAP's Food List

Rep. Steve King Used the 'Success Kid' Meme to Fundraise Online. The Boy's Mother is Now Fighting Back

Iowa Girl Blinded After Contracting the Flu

Joe Biden Challenges Iowa Man to a Push-Up Contest During Heated Exchange