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U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, speaks at a campaign event Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Hannah Fingerhut)

Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt the Iran war

By Mike Catalini and Hannah Fingerhut - Associated Press

FILE - A Japan soccer fan wipes his brow while standing in the heat in downtown Dallas, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

By Hannah Fingerhut and Kathy McCormack - Associated Press

Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, speaks during a campaign event Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Newton, Iowa. (Erin Murphy/The Gazette via AP)

Lahn’s win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength

By Hannah Fingerhut and Ali Swenson - Associated Press

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to supporters before a canvassing event, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Waukee, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

By Hannah Fingerhut - Associated Press

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP, File)

Illegal immigrant school superintendent who lied about citizenship gets 2-year prison term

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP, File)

Ian Roberts, illegal immigrant facing prison for citizenship fraud, still on Maryland’s voter rolls

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station, in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Dizzying U.S. fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station’s control

By Hannah Fingerhut - Associated Press

University of Vermont graduate student Delaney Bullock gathers runoff samples from two agricultural fields to be analyzed for nutrient concentrations on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Bridport, Vt. (AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart)

Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms

By Melina Walling - Associated Press

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP, File)

Ex-Des Moines schools chief accused of being illegal immigrant signals possible guilty plea

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

This undated combo photo created with images released by the Iowa National Guard shows Sgts. William Nathaniel Howard, left, and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar. (Iowa National Guard via AP)

U.S. Army names 2 Iowa Guard members killed in attack in Syria

By Ben Finley - Associated Press

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP)

Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

By Hannah Fingerhut and Ryan J. Foley - Associated Press

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP)

Iowa school leader detained by ICE seeks to put his deportation on hold, lawyer says

Associated Press

This photo provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Ian Roberts in February 2020. (ICE via AP)

Iowa revokes education license of illegal immigrant who worked as school superintendent

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - Rita Hart, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, speaks before a vote for new calendar lineup for the early stages of the party's presidential nominating contests during the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting, Feb. 4, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Iowa Democrats eye bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going ‘rogue’ in 2028

By Hannah Fingerhut - Associated Press

The Chow's Gymnastics & Dance Institute is seen Aug. 4, 2025, in West Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Scott McFetridge)

Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at renowned U.S. gymnastics academy is arrested by FBI

By Ryan J. Foley and Eddie Pells - Associated Press

FILE - Iowa Republican Attorney General candidate Brenna Bird speaks during a Republican Party of Iowa election night rally, Nov. 8, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa considers whether to change constitution to address how traumatized witnesses testify in court

By Hannah Fingerhut - Associated Press

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks with local farmers on the set of the Barn Talk podcast on the Whisler family farm near Washington, Iowa, Nov. 1, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP FILE)

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa race

Associated Press

Masks of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris are seen on display at The Theatrical Shop, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Kids in Des Moines, Iowa, will go door-to-door on Halloween for first time in 85 years

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Joseph Wiederien speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key U.S. House races. It could help Democrats

By Ryan J. Foley and Brian Slodysko - Associated Press

Floodwaters from the Big Sioux River erode land in North Sioux City, S.D., on Monday, June 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)

More rain possible in deluged Midwest as flooding breaches levees in Iowa

By Hannah Fingerhut, Dave Collins and Margery A. Beck - Associated Press