Iowa’s top election official does not expect turnout record in ’26 Primaries
The latest information from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office shows at least 68,000 Iowans cast their primary ballots early, before in-person voting began this morning at precincts around the […]
Reynolds on GOP race for governor: ‘It’s going to be close’
Governor Kim Reynolds cast her GOP Primary ballot at 7 a.m. this morning in her hometown of St. Charles, but isn’t saying who she voted for in the race to […]
Grassley says tech giants must do more to shield kids from sexual exploitation
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s making progress with forcing eight major technology companies to improve how they report possible cases of online sexual exploitation of children, but he says […]
Iowa’s governor signs three crime-related bills
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed three crime-related bills, including a “three strikes” policy that requires mandatory seven-year-long prison sentences for anyone convicted of a third felony. “Career criminals have too […]
May ends up drier after wet April makes the Iowa record book
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says there were storms in May, but not much precipitation. “Across the state we were below average by almost two inches. We came in as a […]
Governor signs Iowa Farm Act into law
The governor has signed a couple of ag-related bills into law. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says one bill for the ag and natural resources budget included “farm to faucet” […]
Creighton survey: Midwest economy sees growth, job losses
A new survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states indicates solid manufacturing growth, despite rising numbers of job losses and the highest inflation rate in four […]
Mass shooting in eastern Iowa town leaves seven family members dead
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a mass shooting in Muscatine on Monday that left seven people dead, including two children. There were six victims and the gunman took his […]
Voting opens at 7 a.m. for Iowa’s 2026 Primary Elections
Precincts open at 7 a.m. today for Iowa’s Primary Elections. Voters must show a valid photo ID, like a driver’s license or passport, to cast a ballot and they’ll have […]
Iowa Primary candidates must clear 35% to win
Iowa law requires candidates in party primaries to win with at least 35% of the vote. If that threshold is not met, the winner is to be chosen at a […]