January 31, 2019 University of Iowa student dies during polar vortex; 7 other deaths linked to wintry blast A University of Iowa student has died after being found unresponsive on campus grounds early Wednesday as a polar vortex gripped the Midwest in arctic temperatures that have been linked to at least seven other deaths.
January 29, 2019 Iowa firefighters help deliver baby, shovel new mom's driveway Firefirefighters in Iowa came to the rescue of a pregnant woman in more ways than one after she went into labor.
January 28, 2019 2020 presidential candidates court Iowa farmers by blasting US-China trade war Farming and trade have become major campaign issues in Iowa as ranchers in the region deal with the growing fallout of the U.S.-China trade war.
January 28, 2019 Iowa teen found dead after running away from home in frigid temps over fight with parents, police say An Iowa teen who ran away from home in freezing temperatures after having an argument with his parents was found dead Sunday morning, police said.
January 26, 2019 Dog that survived euthanasia finds forever home after Iowa shelter receives ‘so many wonderful applications’ A “miracle” puppy that miraculously survived euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma has now found a forever home.
January 21, 2019 Iowa man wins $1 in lottery, celebrates with giant check An Iowa man who won $1.00 through the lottery seemingly wanted to be treated like a big winner — and state officials obliged.
January 21, 2019 Iowa man built grenade at sushi restaurant to prove a point, police say An Iowa man called police on himself Tuesday and told responding officers he had built an explosive device while sitting at a restaurant, authorities said.
January 17, 2019 Gun safety courses will be mandatory for some Iowa middle school students Two Iowa middle schools to begin gun safety classes.
January 14, 2019 Gillibrand to announce presidential bid during appearance on 'Colbert' show, report says New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will become the next Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential fray, according to CBS News, which reported that she will announce her formation of an exploratory committee Tuesday during an appearance on the network's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
January 9, 2019 Iowa felon arrested after allegedly shooting at deer, hitting woman in head: report An Iowa felon who authorities believe was intoxicated allegedly fired a .30-30 rifle at a deer but accidentally hit a 73-year-old woman in her home Friday night, The Des Moines Register reported.