The Latest Breaking News from Iowa

Sand and Lahn on their visions for Iowa: "better and truer, not redder or bluer" and "the safest, freest, most family-centered state in America"

Rob Sand (D) and Zach Lahn (R) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 24

In 1977, a Saudi prince flew a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa to convince 200 scientists from 18 nations that Antarctic ice could be towed to Arabia

In 1977, a Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs from Antarctica to the Arabian Peninsula. A two-ton iceberg was transported to Iowa State University to demonstrate this concept. Scientists gathered for a conference to discuss the feasibility of this ambitious water solution. Ocean currents, melting rates, and construction costs prevented the…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Rep. Miller-Meeks and Bohannan to meet for third consecutive election in Iowa's 1st District on November 3, 2026

Incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R), Christina Bohannan (D), and Michael Bridgford (Independent) are running in the general election for Iowa's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 23

‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them

The president wooed farmers in his campaign, but now the USDA is yanking funding, citing ‘DEI’ and wasteful spending

The Guardian - US · Jul 11

Top High School Catcher Defies Brain Tumor Setbacks to Keep His Baseball Dreams Alive

After brain tumor treatment cost him an Ole Miss scholarship, Iowa catcher Brett Harris is pursuing his college baseball dream with renewed determination.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Anti-lobbyist Republican used lobbyists

Joe Mitchell, an Iowa Republican, campaigns against lobbyists, only after his trade org spent $75,000 on them

Salon · Jul 9

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber.

The Conversation · Jul 8

Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

ANALYSIS: Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Data Breach Linked 'Family Values' Republican Candidate's Email to Hookup Site; He Denies Creating the Account

Iowa Republican candidate Derek Wulf denies creating an account on Adult Friend Finder after his email was found in a data breach. His campaign suggests identity theft as a possible explanation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Could $50 Market Vouchers Help Iowa Seniors?

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered in Iowa by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Its...

Saving Advice · Jul 2