Turek's surge against Hinson has echoes of Democrats' last Iowa Senate win

The competitive race is drawing some parallels to Democrats' last victory in a statewide Senate election 18 years ago.

Northwestern Mutual in Iowa seeks to build 'high-trust' relationships

Jeff Byrn, managing partner of Northwestern Mutual in central Iowa, says company policy is ''people focus first, product focus second.' ...
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How does Iowa’s defense do it? Understanding college football’s most consistent unit

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Four years of film study and fundamentals culminated in one legacy-defining moment for Iowa defensive end Ethan Hurkett last fall. The Hawkeyes led rival Iowa State 20-13 ...
The Economist

A much-watched poll from Iowa points to a Harris landslide

AS THE ELECTION approaches its climax, dozens of opinion polls of American voters are churned out each day. None is so eagerly awaited as the final Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll of Iowa, ...
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This Iowa Democrat is stirring hopes of a red state comeback by charting his own path

Of all the cities to visit in Iowa, Rob Sand did not stop here in Independence because it’s a fitting metaphor in his campaign for governor. Yet, he surely needs voters to believe that it is. “I ...
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Iowa’s QB battle is the only one of its kind in the Power 4. Could that be a good thing?

Jeremy Hecklinski, who spent the back half of the 2025 season as the Hawkeyes' primary backup, is battling Hank Brown for the starting job this summer. Julia Hansen / Imagn Images IOWA CITY, Iowa ...
The Des Moines Register

Which new Iowa laws will take effect on July 1? Here are 10 of the biggest changes

Most new laws take effect July 1 — the beginning of the state's fiscal year — unless otherwise specified. Some of the most notable new laws will ban drivers from holding cell phones, prohibit ...
CNN

A Paralympian and ‘prairie populist’: How this Iowa Senate candidate is trying to spark a rural revival for Democrats

Theresa Weeks was making spaghetti when a Senate candidate came knocking on her door. “I was just watching your commercial,” Weeks said, extending her arms to give Josh Turek a hug on her front steps.
Politico

MAHA has arrived in Iowa — and Big Ag is reeling

DES MOINES, Iowa — There’s something in the water in Iowa. And Republican Zach Lahn has centered his gubernatorial campaign around it. Lahn is taking aim at fertilizers, pesticides and other farm ...
Business Insider

Kamala Harris' new lead in top Iowa poll could bode well for her in some key swing states

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. A new Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll published on Saturday showed Vice President Kamala Harris ...

First Alert Forecast: Quiet weather moving in, as lower humidity leads to a cooler morning heading into Friday

Our weak frontal boundary continues to push through SWLA and brings some changes heading into the weekend as our humidity drops.