Mollie Tibbetts case: Cristhian Bahena Rivera found guilty in Iowa student’s stabbing death
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of Mollie Tibbetts.
Mollie Tibbetts: Prosecutor warns of graphic evidence in trial for Iowa student’s murder
The trial in the 2018 stabbing death of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts set to open Wednesday came with a warning from a prosecutor to potential jurors that the evidence will be graphic and emotionally difficult to see and hear.
Iowa governor signs bill that removes permit requirements for handguns
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Friday a law that loosens regulations on gun ownership by eliminating the need for a permit to buy or carry handguns in the state.
Iowa boy selling baseball bats from fallen trees to help storm victims
Tommy Rhomberg has crafted more than 200 baseball bats, which he sold to raise money for storm victims in Iowa.
Teachers sending own obituaries to governor in protest of school reopenings
Some teachers are now writing their own obituaries to send a message to their governor.
Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns after caucus chaos
The chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party announced his resignation Wednesday after a disastrous caucus process beset by technical glitches led to a dayslong delay in reporting the results, inconsistencies in the numbers and no clear winner.
At least half Iowa results expected by day’s end, Dems say
Clouded by doubts on a chaotic day-after, Democratic Party officials planned to release a majority of Iowa’s delayed presidential caucus results by late Tuesday, according to details shared with campaigns on a private conference call.
Iowans begin caucus voting, may clarify Democratic field
Voting began across Iowa Monday night as Democrats balanced their desire for fundamental change with their craving to defeat President Donald Trump as they opened the first contest of the 2020 presidential primary season.
Difference between caucus and primary makes it important for Iowa voters to have 2nd choice
In Iowa, it may be important to have a “second choice” or a backup candidate who you might support during a second round of the caucus, if your favorite doesn’t meet the required 15-percent threshold.
Campaign crunch time forces progressives to eye private jets
Sanders is expected to charter a flight to Iowa this weekend while the Senate trial is in recess. Warren hasn't finalized her plans but is also considering private travel, and Amy Klobuchar hasn't ruled it out. Only Michael Bennet says he'll be flying commercial.
Iowa convicted killer’s claim he briefly 'died' after being resuscitated 5 times won't end life sentence, court says
The Iowa Appeals Court has ruled against a convicted killer who says he "died" during a medical emergency and thus fulfilled his life sentence.
Man arrested on suspicion of using ‘McLovin’ fake ID to get into bar
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of using a fake ID bearing the name “McLovin” to get into an Iowa City bar.
‘Back to school' advice from Iowa senior citizens goes viral
Fueled by the excitement of a new school year, social media feeds can lately be found flooded with “back to school” photos shared by proud parents.