Iowa Senate race positions Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson after party primary victories
Iowa Senate Race Sees Turek Secure Democratic Nomination Iowa Democratic Rep. Josh Turek has emerged victorious in his party’s Senate primary, aiming to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. This win, reported by the Associated Press, sees Turek, a Paralympian, overcoming state Sen. Zach Walls in the Iowa Democratic primary. He is now set to […]
Iowa man takes the lives of 6 family members before ending his own life, according to authorities.
Tragic Family Shooting in Iowa Authorities in Iowa are investigating a horrifying incident where a man is suspected of fatally shooting six family members before taking his own life on Monday. Muscatine’s Police Chief, Anthony Keyes, reported that officers responded to a shooting call at a residence on Park Avenue around 12:12 PM. Upon arriving, […]
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Approves Legislation Prohibiting Telehealth Abortions
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Limiting Mail-Order Abortions Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has enacted legislation that restricts the ability to obtain mail-order abortions. The new law, referred to as House File 2788, prohibits the prescription of abortion-inducing medication, particularly mifepristone, through telemedicine or mail services. Instead, prescriptions must be issued in person. This law will take […]
Former Iowa coach Fran McCaffery and his wife face allegations of attempting to have a longtime radio announcer dismissed.
Prior to his firing, Fran McCaffery, the men’s basketball head coach for Iowa, and his wife reportedly engaged in a blame game with the local press. One individual seemed to bear the brunt of it. As shared by The Athletic’s Scott Doctorman, who previously covered Iowa State, McCaffery and his wife, Margaret, targeted Gary Dolphin, […]
Iowa congressional candidate shares feelings of discomfort around ‘white people’
Democratic Candidate Expresses Discomfort with Minnesota’s Demographics A Democrat running for Congress in Iowa has candidly shared her feelings about the racial demographics of her home state, Minnesota. Sarah Trone Garriott, 47, is making her bid as an independent in a competitive Democratic primary while seeking to unseat incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa). Reflecting on […]
Iowa state senator’s Muslim prayer comes back into focus in a tight congressional race
State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott (D-Iowa) made headlines in 2021 when she delivered a Muslim prayer on the Iowa Senate floor, a noteworthy act considering her role as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Fast forward five years, her perspective is particularly relevant as she seeks to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn […]
Iowa woman Laura Belt passes away following standard hernia surgery as family alleges doctors overlooked warning signs.
Woman Dies After Hernia Surgery in Iowa A woman from Iowa passed away following complications from a hernia repair surgery, leading her family to file a lawsuit against a surgeon and two nurses. They allege that the hospital staff ignored serious issues that arose after the procedure. Laura Belt, aged 46, died in May 2024, […]
Iowa woman passed away after nurses ignored symptoms following hernia surgery, lawsuit claims
Family Sues Hospital After Woman’s Death Following Hernia Surgery An Iowa woman, Laura Belt, tragically died after complications from a routine hernia repair, which her family claims were neglected by hospital staff. The incident, reported to have occurred in May 2024, led to a lawsuit against a surgeon and two nurses. Belt, 46, passed away […]
Vance and Ted Cruz travel to Iowa for the midterms and their plans for 2028
In the next few days, two prominent Republicans are scheduled to visit Iowa, a critical state for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and the traditional starting point for the Republican presidential nominating process for the past fifty years. Vice President John D. Vance and Texas Senator Ted Cruz will focus on the midterms during their […]
Iowa Pastor: Trans Individuals Might Not Feel Secure Accessing Food Pantries
Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic candidate and pastor known for her advocacy on transgender issues, is challenging incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa). Previously, she posted in 2020 about the struggles many transgender individuals face, including food insecurity, while working with a food pantry network. Garriott has recently acknowledged Transgender Visibility Day, expressing gratitude to Iowans […]