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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.