Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday.
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Sports legends to mythical creatures: Here's a look at new USPS stamp designs for 2027
The U.S. Postal Service on Monday revealed some of its stamp designs being released in 2027.
Waukee man used travel agency to traffic victims, police say
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa -- A Waukee man is facing multiple human trafficking charges after investigators found victims in a Waukee hotel. According to a criminal complaint, the Waukee Police Department was called to a hotel on a suspicious activity report. Someone reportedly contacted the hotel lobby asking about a guest…
Oskaloosa takes steps, cuts positions to address projected budget shortfalls
Two full-time positions will be cut ahead of anticipated budget shortfalls.
Republican and Independent to serve on Gov.-elect Sand's transition of power team
DES MOINES, Iowa— Governor-elect Rob Sand held his first press conference on Monday since the election, announcing progress made in the transition of power. When Sand assumes power on January 12th he will talk more about policy, but until then he's talking personnel as he gets his administration staffed. On Monday…
Permitting overhaul advances in US Senate with tepid bipartisan support
A proposal to overhaul the federal process for permits to construct energy projects passed a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Monday, though several Democratic supporters said the legislation needed more work. The Senate voted, 73-25, to advance what’s known as the permitting reform bill, despite opposition…
How do police decide whether to pursue a suspect? Retired officer speaks on crash killed teen, suspect
A pursuit across four counties on Friday resulted in the death of the driver, who had an outstanding arrest warrant, and a 16-year-old.
Incoming chair of US Senate panel will seek healthcare overhaul, but unclear on details
WASHINGTON — Oregon Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden plans to press for “the boldest” healthcare bill possible after he takes over as Finance Committee chairman next year, but he didn’t commit to Medicare for All, a longstanding policy goal for progressives, during a briefing Monday. Wyden told reporters in the Capitol…
Iowa soybean harvest nearly complete as rain delays field work again
Farmers had a slow start to harvest in Iowa following an abnormally wet September that kept combines parked. The first week of November was also unseasonably wet, leaving farmers less than two days suitable for field work, according to the latest crop progress and condition report. The weekly report, published by the…
Gov.-elect Rob Sand adds Republican, independent to transition team
Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand announced new members of what he termed his “tripartisan” transition team Monday — including a Republican and an independent. Sand, the Democratic candidate who won the Nov. 3, 2026 election to become Iowa’s next governor, discussed his leadership team during a news conference at the Iowa…
Central Iowa Honor Flight returns after seven years, giving Iowa veterans trip of a lifetime
For the first time since 2019, over 70 Iowa veterans visited Washington D.C., experienced a long-awaited recognition and emotional return home.
The US Senate’s 11 Democratic freshmen arrive at the Capitol
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday welcomed 11 newly elected Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol, following midterm elections in which his party flipped both chambers in Congress. “Last week the American people put Donald Trump and the GOP on blast,” Schumer, a New York Democrat, said on the…
Idaho widow says late husband's story of pancreatic cancer saved the man she loved next
An Idaho widow spent years sharing her late husband’s pancreatic cancer story. She believes it’s why the man she loves now survived the same disease.
Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases
A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days. The board alleges that between June 2025 and April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct…
Legal fight escalates over physician’s sanctions for past drug use
The Iowa Board of Medicine is fighting to sanction an emergency room physician who allegedly “drank to excess and used cocaine, opiates, mushrooms, and marijuana,” often within 24 hours of working. According to the Iowa Board of Medicine, Dr. Chad Becker, who once practiced at UnityPoint Health’s Iowa Methodist…
CyRide bus system changes firearms policy for Ames riders
CyRide, the bus system in Ames, has updated its firearms policy amid a lawsuit from an Iowa State University student who alleges the bus system’s former firearms ban went against Iowa code. In a Nov. 5 meeting, the Ames Transit Board unanimously adopted a motion to change CyRide policies “insofar as they prohibit the…
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Big Bend region of Texas to resume
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region.
Governor-elect Rob Sand announces 'tripartisan' leadership team
Abe Rakov will serve as Sand's chief of staff, while a former chairman of the Iowa GOP and an independent state senator will serve on the transition committee.
Look WHO's Talking: Molly Fletcher previews NXT515 event and star-studded lineup
DES MOINES, Iowa -- On Look WHO's Talking, Samantha Mesa has an in-depth conversation with the pioneering sports agent, author, and keynote speaker bringing a big event, including Caitlin Clark, to town. Meet Molly Fletcher as she gives a preview of NXT515, the unique event empowering Iowans and bringing a…
Shift to 24-team College Football Playoff signals end of conference championships
The College Football Playoff will be expanded to 24 teams in 2027, a move that also brings an end to the SEC, ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 conference championship games, according to ESPN.
Authorities release name of Iowa teen killed in head-on crash that occurred during police chase
LINN COUNTY, Iowa -- Authorities have released the name of the teen who was killed when his vehicle was struck head-on by a vehicle that was fleeing from law enforcement on Friday afternoon. According to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, at around 2:10 p.m., a deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for…
Woman pleads guilty to driving high on meth during deadly Des Moines crash with motorcyclist
DES MOINES, Iowa-- The start of trial is delayed for the woman accused in a deadly motorcycle crash in Des Moines last summer. Thirty-three-year-old Crystal Ivie pleaded guilty to several charges on Monday morning, including operating while intoxicated and two counts of child endangerment in connection to the June…
UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old found safe
UPDATE: The Des Moines Police Department said Isabelle has been found safe and is being connected with resources. DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate an endangered missing juvenile. Police are seeking 16-year-old Isabelle, who they say voluntarily left an east…
State audit finds accounting errors, payroll overpayments in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa — A state audit identified 19 findings involving Harrison County’s handling of taxpayer money, including accounting errors, payroll overpayments and inconsistent reviews of sheriff’s accounts. Thirteen findings were repeated from the previous year, according to the report released Monday by Iowa…
Iowa House speaker: Special session “not on the table”
Second in a series interpreting the results of Iowa’s 2026 state and federal elections. The Republican-controlled legislature in Wisconsin moved quickly to reduce the powers of the governor and attorney general after Democrats won elections to those offices in 2018. GOP lawmakers in North Carolina executed a…
Iowa House, Senate Republicans stick with current leaders
A lot will change at the state capitol when Iowa returns to divided government in January, with a much smaller contingent of Republicans in the Iowa House. But familiar faces will remain in charge of both legislative chambers. Turnover will be greater at the committee level in the aftermath of the November elections…
First take on Iowa’s 2026 election results
First in a series interpreting the results of Iowa’s 2026 state and federal elections. This post first appeared on the Iowa politics with Laura Belin newsletter, where Laura publishes weekly summaries of her radio show, “KHOI’s Capitol Week.” The 30-minute program is also available through all podcast platforms. It’s…
Iowa wildflower Wednesday: Late-season bloomers
Jeff Ewoldt grew up in northwest Iowa, currently practices law in Des Moines, and has always had a keen interest in nature and conservation. “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” -Albert Camus When I recently came across this quote by everyone’s favorite French anarcho-syndacalist philosopher, I…
Why Iowa’s fourth district matters more than you think
“We have a big job ahead of us,” Chris McGowan told a Republican crowd in Sioux City on October 22. “They expect Iowa four to do the heavy lifting for the rest of the state. Are we up for the task?” McGowan is the GOP nominee in Iowa’s fourth Congressional district, an open seat. His
How to vote on election day in Iowa (2026 edition)
Iowans are voting early in large numbers this year, but most people who participate in the 2026 election will cast their ballot between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on November 3. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to vote at the polls this Tuesday. This post also lays out the options for
Voting like my life depends on it
John Gilbert farms with a brother, a son, and their wives along South Fork, a tributary of the Iowa River. In addition to non-GMO row crops, they raise small grains, forages, cattle, and antibiotic free pigs they sell to Niman Ranch. John is a volunteer with the Southfork Watershed Alliance, and is active in Practical…
Strong public schools start with supporting teachers
Molly Buck is a public school teacher, Democratic candidate for House District 41, and former Iowa state representative. I’ve been a teacher for more than 30 years, and I can tell you that teaching in Iowa today looks very different from when I first arrived. When I started teaching, I thought I’d found an educator’s