The Latest Breaking News from Iowa

LSU’s Angel Reese declines Biden’s White House invitation: ‘We’ll go to the Obamas’

Angel Reese thought it was a "joke" that Iowa also received a White House invitation.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023

How white privilege plays into the first lady’s idea to invite runner-up Iowa to the White House

After Louisiana State University beat the University of Iowa for the women’s college basketball championship on April 2, 2023 – winning by 17 points – first lady Jill Biden floated the idea of inviting both the winning and losing teams to the White House to celebrate because Iowa “played such…

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2023

Risk of severe storms persists from Texas to Great Lakes

Officials in parts of the Midwest and South have warned residents to have shelter ready before going to sleep

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Spring brings commerce, concerns for states along Mississippi River

DUBUQUE, Iowa — As Old Man River slowly awakens from its winter slumber, eagles work the edges of the opening channels and marina docks groan as the slow current wrestles the ice. Anglers — and an occasional whitetail deer — tread cautiously on the big river.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023

Angel Reese could not believe Jill Biden’s suggestion that Iowa join LSU at the White House

Should Jill Biden's idea that Iowa join LSU at the White House actually happen? Angel Reese doesn't seem to think so.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023

Angel Reese Reacts to Jill Biden Suggesting Both LSU and Iowa Visit White House

The Tigers’ star had a two-word response to the first lady’s suggestion.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3, 2023

Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House

First lady Jill Biden said Monday that she wants to see the defeated Iowa women’s basketball team invited to the White House as well as the national title winner Louisiana State University

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

New Hampshire State Senate passes amendment to keep first-in-the-nation presidential primary

The New Hampshire State Senate voted 23-0 on March 30 to approve a constitutional amendment providing that the New Hampshire primary will be the first in the presidential election.

Ballotpedia · Apr 3, 2023

Sabertooth cat skull newly discovered in Iowa reveals details about this Ice Age predator

The sabertooth cat is an Ice Age icon and emblem of strength, tenacity and intelligence. These animals shared the North American landscape with other large carnivores, including short-faced bears, dire wolves and the American lion, as well as megaherbivores including mammoths, mastodons, muskoxen and long-horned bison. Then at the end…

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023

Monster storm system leaves at least 26 dead through US south and midwest

Tornadoes leave devastation across Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa and Oklahoma, including theatre roof that collapsed during concert

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2023