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DeSantis steps in and meets with voters after Trump cancels Iowa rally, causing online firestorm

May 14, 2023

DeSantis steps in and meets with voters after Trump cancels Iowa rally, causing online firestorm

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a surprise event in Iowa just minutes from where former President Donald Trump canceled his, citing the potential for severe weather.

Trump cancels Iowa rally due to tornado warning: 'Be safe out there!'

May 13, 2023

Trump cancels Iowa rally due to tornado warning: 'Be safe out there!'

Former President Trump canceled a rally in Iowa on Saturday due to inclement weather and a tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service.

'Shut down the border immediately': DeSantis addresses migrant surge amid end of Title 42 pandemic measure

May 13, 2023

'Shut down the border immediately': DeSantis addresses migrant surge amid end of Title 42 pandemic measure

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said he would 'shut down the border immediately' during an Iowa political event held days after the end of Title 42.

Iowa showdown: Trump and DeSantis hold competing 2024 events in first caucus state

May 13, 2023

Iowa showdown: Trump and DeSantis hold competing 2024 events in first caucus state

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, the top two candidates in the early 2024 Republican presidential nomination polls converge Saturday on Iowa, which leads off the GOP's calendar

Rabbit running loose in Iowa neighborhood reportedly bites residents: 'Misunderstood creatures'

May 12, 2023

Rabbit running loose in Iowa neighborhood reportedly bites residents: 'Misunderstood creatures'

A rabbit that reportedly bit residents in Perry, Iowa, was brought to a waste treatment plant before being released, but has not been reported to be seen since.

Vivek Ramaswamy campaigns in Iowa, suggests US military could be used to 'annihilate' Mexican drug cartels

May 12, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy campaigns in Iowa, suggests US military could be used to 'annihilate' Mexican drug cartels

This week, GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy traveled to Iowa, where he suggested the U.S. military could be used to hold Mexican drug cartels accountable.

May 11, 2023

DeSantis lands endorsements of two high-profile Iowa Republicans ahead of stop in key state

Two high-profile Iowa Republicans – state Senate President Amy Sinclair and state House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl – are endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ likely presidential bid

California peace activist who worked to remove land mines from war-torn regions wins World Food Prize

May 11, 2023

California peace activist who worked to remove land mines from war-torn regions wins World Food Prize

Heidi Kühn, the founder of Roots of Peace, has been awarded this year's World Food Prize. Roots of Peace removed thousands of land mines and assisted farmers in over a dozen countries.

Chicago man gets 60-92 years for shooting, critically wounding Iowa deputy

May 10, 2023

Chicago man gets 60-92 years for shooting, critically wounding Iowa deputy

Stanley Donahue, 38, of Chicago, has been handed down a prison sentence of 60 to 92 years for shooting and injuring Linn County, Iowa Sheriff's Deputy Will Halverson.

Attempted murder suspect's parents charged with helping him flee to Jordan

May 10, 2023

Attempted murder suspect's parents charged with helping him flee to Jordan

An Iowa couple has been arrested for allegedly helping their son, Ali Younes, escape the country to avoid standing trial for an attempted murder charge.