Former Iowa state Sen. Julian Garrett dies at 85
Former Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, a Warren County native who served 16 years in the Iowa Legislature, has died at the age of 85.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Consequences of GOP healthcare cuts are just beginning
The two Democrats held a roundtable discussion with nurses and advocates about healthcare shortages in Iowa.
May 11, 2026Open source
Iowa's Senate race heats up as endorsements come for key candidates
As Iowa's June primary nears, endorsements roll in: Thune backs Hinson, while Warren supports Wahls. Learn more here:
May 11, 2026Open source
Warren tells Iowa Democrats: ‘We need you’ in fight for Senate control
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaigned for Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls in Des Moines, attacking Trump policies, outside spending and corp...
May 11, 2026Open source
Sen. Elizabeth Warren rallies for Zach Wahls’ Senate campaign in Des Moines
Sen. Elizabeth Warren rallied support for Zach Wahls' campaign for the U.S. Senate Sunday, saying he "courage to stand up" for Iowans.
May 10, 2026Open source
Local lawn care company to absorb rising fuel costs, won't pass on to customers
West Des Moines' Warren Lawn pledges not to pass soaring fuel costs onto customers. Learn more about their approach to rising expenses.
May 6, 2026Open source
Did Democrats Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg cause the Spirit shutdown?
The Trump administration has blamed the previous administration for Spirit's closure, saying Democrats blocked a deal that could have saved the company.
May 6, 2026Open source
Elizabeth Warren to campaign in Iowa for Zach Wahls in U.S. Senate race
Elizabeth Warren to campaign in Iowa for Zach Wahls; Rob Sand revives a signature 2018 ad in new gubernatorial campaign spot.
May 3, 2026Open source
Elizabeth Warren to campaign in Iowa for progressive Senate candidate
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., plans to campaign for Iowa Senate candidate Zach Wahls this month, adding firepower to a raging battle between progressive ou...
May 1, 2026Open source
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, 85, dies following battle with cancer
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, R-Indianola, had announced earlier in 2026 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa state senator Julian Garrett, of Indianola, dies at 85
Republican legislator Julian Garrett, who had served in the Iowa Legislature since 2011 and in March was diagnosed with prostate cancer, passed away Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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New Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses, Iowa secretary of state says
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is working with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to help address fraud in the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Board fines ‘academy’ owner for running an unlicensed cosmetology school
An Iowa woman who argued that she had a First Amendment right to operate an unlicensed cosmetology school has been sanctioned by the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a city attorney wins back license
The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a lawyer convicted of dealing drugs while serving as Council Bluffs city attorney.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Libertarian Marco Battaglia jumps into Iowa's 3rd District race
Libertarian Marco Battaglia is the third candidate to jump into Iowa's 3rd Congressional District race. His campaign focuses on eliminating tariffs and sanct...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Mobile drink vendors continue dirty soda trend in Cedar Rapids, Eastern Iowa
A trend started over 10 years ago is quickly growing across Iowa, where mobile vendors are meeting the demand for drinks with creams, syrups and more.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
In case you missed it: Muscatine man who killed his wife, 5 kids had criminal record
A Muscatine man who fatally shot six his wife and five kids had a criminal record - including an infant’s death - but nothing to foreshadow the tragedy las...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Hutchens: An alternative history if Hunter Dekkers, Iowa State football players received injunctions after...
What would be different for Iowa State if quarterback Hunter Dekkers and Iowa State teammates continued to play after a 2023 gambling scandal?
Jun 10, 2026Open source
What does Iowa's new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena look like?
Iowa basketball’s new floor moves away from the parquet look while preserving many familiar Carver-Hawkeye elements.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Central Iowa heat advisory drives families to splash pads and libraries for relief
With heat index values approaching 100 degrees Tuesday, families were drawn to splash pads and libraries.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'I'm in shock': Iowa IT workers react to outsourcing plan
Iowa says outsourcing IT operations will save taxpayers more than $525 million. More than 200 state workers are losing their jobs because of it. Hear from on...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Heat and humidity linger with storm potential Wednesday and Thursday
Get ready for a hot and humid impact day. How high we will climb and when the severe weather threat will return in your Storm Team 8 forecast.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Who is Rob Sand’s pick for Iowa lt. governor, Dave Muhlbauer?
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County farmer Dave Muhlbauer would join his campaign ticket as lieutenant governor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa colleges say Forbes report misses full story
Forbes handed out grades to private colleges across the country, but some are saying the report card got it wrong. Click here to see full interviews with sch...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Section of Middle Road closed for Spencer Creek culvert project
The road is closed so work can start on the Spencer Creek culvert project, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Iowa DOT Davenport construc...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
High nitrate levels prompt a lawn watering ban for 600,000 people in central Iowa
Central Iowa Water Works — the regional water authority that serves one in five Iowans — has issued a lawn watering ban in the Des Moines area. It’s th...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Big Grove Brewery releases new beer to support Hawkeye Athletics
Big Grove Brewery announced Monday the release of a new lager, collaborating with the University of Iowa to create Tigerhawk. It’s a crisp lager described...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa to outsource IT operations, move state data to cloud
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Iowa will move state data and systems to Amazon Web Services and outsource IT operations to Cognizant Government Solutions, affec...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
State approves road and bridge improvements in eastern Iowa
About $3.9 billion is budgeted toward road and bridge improvements over five years.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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New Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses, Iowa secretary of state says
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is working with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to help address fraud in the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Board fines ‘academy’ owner for running an unlicensed cosmetology school
An Iowa woman who argued that she had a First Amendment right to operate an unlicensed cosmetology school has been sanctioned by the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a city attorney wins back license
The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a lawyer convicted of dealing drugs while serving as Council Bluffs city attorney.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Libertarian Marco Battaglia jumps into Iowa's 3rd District race
Libertarian Marco Battaglia is the third candidate to jump into Iowa's 3rd Congressional District race. His campaign focuses on eliminating tariffs and sanct...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Mobile drink vendors continue dirty soda trend in Cedar Rapids, Eastern Iowa
A trend started over 10 years ago is quickly growing across Iowa, where mobile vendors are meeting the demand for drinks with creams, syrups and more.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
In case you missed it: Muscatine man who killed his wife, 5 kids had criminal record
A Muscatine man who fatally shot six his wife and five kids had a criminal record - including an infant’s death - but nothing to foreshadow the tragedy las...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Hutchens: An alternative history if Hunter Dekkers, Iowa State football players received injunctions after...
What would be different for Iowa State if quarterback Hunter Dekkers and Iowa State teammates continued to play after a 2023 gambling scandal?
Jun 10, 2026Open source
What does Iowa's new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena look like?
Iowa basketball’s new floor moves away from the parquet look while preserving many familiar Carver-Hawkeye elements.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Central Iowa heat advisory drives families to splash pads and libraries for relief
With heat index values approaching 100 degrees Tuesday, families were drawn to splash pads and libraries.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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