Iowa teens killed Spanish teacher, 66, with baseball bat, newly released court docs allege

Someone who knew one of the teens shared Snapchat messages that showed the boys "were involved in the planning, execution, and disposal of evidence" in the teacher's murder, new court documents allege.

6 teens charged after deadly shooting at Des Moines, Iowa high school

Des Moines police say they have arrested six teenagers in a shooting outside a school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously injured two teenage girls.

Shooting at Des Moines, Iowa high school leaves 1 teen dead, 2 injured

One person is dead and another two injured after a shooting outside of East High School located in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, according to police.

Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa

A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.

Teacher's body found under tarp at park, 2 students charged in killing

Two 16-year-olds in Iowa were charged with first-degree homicide Thursday after the body of a Spanish teacher at their high school was found underneath a tarp at a local park that she would frequent.

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 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.

‘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.