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May 6, 2026

Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful'

Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott is facing scrutiny over a 2021 Muslim prayer and diversity remarks as she seeks to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's 3rd District.

May 4, 2026

Iowa woman died following hernia repair after nurses dismissed painful post-surgery symptoms: lawsuit

The family of an Iowa woman who died after hernia repair surgery alleges nurses dismissed fecal drainage and sepsis symptoms as normal in medical malpractice lawsuit.

May 1, 2026

Vance, Cruz head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up

Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz make stops in Iowa this week, fueling 2028 presidential speculation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

April 20, 2026

Lutheran minister and House candidate under fire after recounting her part in satanist couple's wedding

Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott faced criticism after a resurfaced video showed her recounting a role in a satanist couple's church wedding.

April 19, 2026

Several University of Iowa students wounded in downtown shooting after fight erupts near campus

A shooting in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa's campus wounded multiple people, including students, and police say the suspect remains at large Sunday.

April 16, 2026

Realtor's cold case murder suspect alleges major evidence blunder by investigators: report

Kristin Ramsey, charged in the 2011 murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland, faces allegations her defense says involve lost or destroyed evidence.

April 14, 2026

'Pagan' outreach, Wiccan prayer defense could haunt Dem in battleground race

Iowa Democratic candidate and Lutheran minister Sarah Trone Garriott backed a Wiccan witch's prayer, saying Jesus engaged with pagans multiple times.

April 10, 2026

Realtor's cold case murder suspect accused of fleeing scene, skipping 911 call in new witness account: report

Newly released court documents reveal a witness reportedly saw suspect Kristin Ramsey flee erratically after the 2011 shooting of Ashley Okland in Iowa.

March 25, 2026

Driver hops curb, strikes 9 students during after school pickup in Iowa

Nine students were injured after a vehicle struck them in a pickup line after school in Ankeny, Iowa, officials said. The driver was not injured in the incident.

March 18, 2026

Realtor's cold case murder finally solved after 15 years, police say

Iowa cold case murder arrest made as Kristin Elizabeth Ramsey charged with first-degree murder in realtor Ashley Okland's 2011 death nearly 15 years later.