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New person of interest emerges in documentary on decades-old disappearance of Iowa news anchor

A new documentary reveals a possible new person of interest in the abduction of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, which took place in 1995.

Donald Trump July 4

Trump touts 'very popular' domestic policy bill ahead of White House signing

President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill passes Congress with tax cuts, immigration measures, and Medicaid restructuring, despite polls showing most Americans oppose the package.

Donald Trump July 3

Trump touts promises kept at America250 kickoff event at Iowa State Fairgrounds

President Donald Trump touted "promise[s] kept" while delivering a patriotic speech in Iowa, kicking off America's yearlong celebration of its 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.

Donald Trump July 3

He's not running again in 2028, but Trump's returning to this crucial presidential nominating state

Trump visits Iowa State Fairgrounds for America250 kickoff, maintaining his strong relationship with the state while Republicans with 2028 presidential ambitions make early visits.

Food Trends July 3

Pork chop on a stick, bacon-wrapped 'Twinkie' and other odd foods dominate iconic state fair

Iowa State Fair's food traditions range from Pork Chop on a Stick to bacon-wrapped Iowa Twinkies, attracting politicians and over a million Americans. See the list of unusual favorites.

Iowa July 1

Trump announces he will kick off Independence Day weekend with 'very special' patriotic event

President Trump announced a visit to Iowa to kick off America's 250th anniversary celebration across the next year and to celebrate the holiday weekend.

Donald Trump July 1

Trump shifts battleground in fight against 'brazen election interference' by Iowa pollster

President Donald Trump sued J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register after accusing them of election interference with their final 2024 Iowa presidential poll.

House Of Representatives May 29

GOP lawmaker defends Trump tax bill to angry crowds at back-to-back town halls

Rep. Ashley Hinson defended President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as crowds booed the president's agenda at her town halls.

Media May 25

Iowa man reportedly fired for wearing Bible verse t-shirts during Pride Month settles lawsuit

Eaton Corp and a former Christian employee reportedly settled lawsuit over alleged religious discrimination after Cunningham wore Bible-themed shirts during Pride Month.

Pete Buttigieg May 14

Pete Buttigieg says Biden running again was 'maybe' a mistake

Pete Buttigieg, who served former President Joe Biden's Transportation secretary, says that his former boss' decision to seek re-election in 2024 “maybe" hurt the Democrats.

Politics May 14

Targeted by Trump, well-known Democrat sparks 2028 speculation with stop in key state

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sparks 2028 speculation with a return to Iowa, the state that boosted his 2020 Democratic presidential run.

Politics May 13

Buttigieg says 'right now I’m not running for anything' during Iowa stop

Pete Buttigieg defends his record as transportation secretary after coming under attack from Trump, and says he's not running for anything right now, during a trip to Iowa

Iowa May 13

GOP Rep. Randy Feenstra files paperwork for Iowa gubernatorial run

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, filed paperwork on Monday to run for Iowa governor in the 2026 election to replace Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Senate May 12

EXCLUSIVE: Biden ATF promoted agents involved in 'illegal' scheme to inflate salaries, GOP senators say

Two Senate Republicans are calling for immediate corrective action at the ATF where they say supervisory officials turned a blind eye to criminal misconduct on Biden's watch.

VIDEO April 29

Trump voters praise admin's 'transparency' and willingness to 'stir the pot'

Trump voters Theresa Albano, Dan Lienemann and PJ Dolan share their opinions on the administration's first 100 days on 'The Story.'

Politics April 23

'Be gone': Republicans target sexually violent illegal immigrants in new bill

The BE GONE Act, targeting sexually violent illegal immigrants, is intended to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness month, according to its proponents.

Politics April 11

This longtime Republican governor will not seek re-election in 2026

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday announced she will not seek re-election in 2026.

Missing Persons April 6

Hunt for missing Midwest news anchor focuses on fight over unsealing evidence

Nearly 30 years after 27-year-old news anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished, authorities continue searching for her remains as a private investigator pushes to unseal case records.

Illegal Immigrants March 31

Red state moves to defund county after leader vows to ‘interfere and interrupt’ ICE deportations

Iowa is suing to defund a county after its sheriff vowed to “make every effort to block, interfere and interrupt" deportation operations based on ICE detainers, which he called unconstitutional.

Politics March 28

DOGE senator tells outdoors group to 'go fish' after discovering massive grant tied to high salaries

Sen. Joni Ernst is trying to reel in a grant from the Interior Department to the RBFF, which the organization said is being spent responsibly.

Iowa March 24

Grassley, 91, waves and smiles to booing, cursing protesters

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley was captured on video waving and smiling to booing protesters who were yelling and cursing at him outside of his town hall event.

Crime March 21

Illegal immigrant who fled US after 2016 death of Sarah Root is extradited 'to face justice once and for all'

The alleged drunk driving killer of Sarah Root, 21, was extradited from Honduras on Friday after he fled the U.S. years ago, the Trump administration said

Politics March 21

DOGE Madness: ‘Sweet 16’ bracket set up as craziest federal waste competes for championship

Senate DOGE Caucus Chairwoman Joni Ernst of Iowa will release the 2025 DOGE Madness Tournament of Waste Bracket on Friday, along with new, categorized priorities for lawmakers.

Missing Persons March 14

Key witness in American college student's disappearance tells police how they met, what happened on beach

Key witness in missing American college student Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance in the Dominican Republic says they were hit by a big wave before she vanished.

Politics February 28

Iowa governor signs bill removing transgender protections from civil rights code

A new bill signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will remove gender identity protection from the state's civil rights code after it was added by Democratic legislators 18 years ago.

Politics February 19

'Devasted farms': Bipartisan Senate letter calls for 'new urgency' to address crippling virus

A bipartisan group of senators is calling on the new USDA secretary to take aggressive action on the bird flu that is wreaking havoc on farms across the country.

Media February 7

Iowa AG launches investigation after sheriff refuses to work with ICE

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird opened an investigation into a local sheriff after he vowed to impede ICE's work to handle the illegal immigration crisis.

Politics February 7

Heartland lawmakers seek to fix 'fundamental' roadblock for farm kids seeking student aid

Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., along with Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan, are sponsoring a bill to adjust the Free Application for Federal Student Aid qualification requirements to halt an unfair disadvantage for farm families.

Politics January 31

Top DOGE lawmaker says Trump 'already racking up wins for taxpayers' with efficiency initiatives

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, the lead DOGE senator, claimed victory as the Trump administration's USDA instituted a work-from-home restriction first availed to her by a whistleblower

Politics January 9

‘DOGE’ senator seeks to ensure feds can continue pursuing COVID fraudsters, debtors, as IG sounds alarm

After receiving a letter from the IG, Sen. Joni Ernst drafted legislation to ensure collections and investigations regarding the PPP loan program can continue.