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Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention
Migrants wait throughout the night on May 10, 2023, in a dust storm at Gate 42, on land between the Rio Grande and the border
University of Iowa study: Investors react positively to CEOs staying quiet on issues
A University of Iowa researcher has published a study showing investors have a positive reaction to CEOs keeping their personal views on topical issues quiet.
Former President Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral
The late President Jimmy Carter’s casket is pictured leaving the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 9, 2025, before it was transported to Washington National Cathedral. (Photo
Iowa Democrats say they’ll ‘hold Republicans accountable’ for unpopular policies
Iowa Democratic legislative leaders Rep. Jennifer Konfrst, left, and Sen. Janice Weiner speak to reporters at the Iowa Capitol Press Association forum on Jan. 9,
Time To Make Some Noise About Cancer in Iowa
People are talking about Iowa’s alarming cancer rates, but they need to turn up the volume. “We have to start getting loud with our
Iowa Dental Board agrees to license woman who stole $81,000
(Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images) The Iowa Dental Board has agreed to license a woman recently convicted of stealing almost $81,000 from Iowa businesses. Board
Trump huddles with U.S. Senate GOP but no agreement yet on big tax, immigration overhaul
President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump arrive at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 8, 2025, ahead of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, center. Trump
Second lawsuit filed against Des Moines Register, Selzer over Iowa Poll
The Polk County Historic Courthouse in Des Moines. (Photo via Google Earth) Another group is suing the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer
Semi fire on I-80 to leads to spill of estimated 550 gallons of lactic acid
A semi truck caught fire while eastbound on Interstate 80 outside of Adair and the incident resulted in a spill of lactic acid. (Photo courtesy
