Trump surmounted multiple obstacles to reclaim the White House
From the moment he rode a golden escalator downward and into the queasy gut of American political life, Donald Trump did it his way —…
Judge permits Iowa to challenge thousands of ballots
A judge in Iowa on Sunday allowed the state's secretary general direction for election workers to challenge ballots cast by potential noncitizens to stand. File…
Final pre-election polling, including in Iowa, paints unclear picture
The final round of polling ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election continued to show an incredibly close race across seven battleground states — but also included…
Iowa election officials sued by 4 naturalized citizens who say their right to vote was harmed
DES MOINES — Four voters and a Latino civil rights group sued Iowa’s top election official, alleging he infringed upon their rights when he directed election…
What is Beggars’ Night and why has the Des Moines custom been postponed?
BEGGARS' Night is a unique Halloween tradition that has been observed in Des Moines for nearly a century.Here's everything you need to know about the…
Brothers from Iowa, Utah arrested for roles in Jan. 6 riot
Pro-Trump supporters breach the security perimeter of the U.S. Capitol to protest against the Electoral College vote count that would certify President-elect Joe Biden as…
A secretive group aiding the far-right in House races could help Dems
DES MOINES — Joe Wiederien was an unlikely candidate to challenge a Republican congressman in one of the nation’s most competitive districts.A fervent supporter of former…
A run for the Rose Bowl: Big Ten fans set to flock to Pasadena
It’s a comeback story years, sometimes decades in the making.Indiana hasn’t played in the Rose Bowl since its futile attempt to stop USC running back…