Trump muddies Senate race by saying he hopes for a Hogan win
Former President Donald Trump at Dec. 19, 2023, campaign event in Waterloo, Iowa. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would like to see…
U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting
An AK-47 fitted with a bump stock, in a 2018 file photo. The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a 2018 rule to ban bump stocks, which let semiautomatic…
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
Hired security personnel wait for voters outside the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office on Nov. 3, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The federal government has…
Hot Springs police handcuff advocate for government transparency, remove her from public venue
Several drafters of a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act in the state Constitution participated in a public forum in Little Rock on Thursday, Nov.…
Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP
Former President Donald Trump is applauded by U.S. Senate Republicans — including Iowa’s Chuck Grassley, far left, and Joni Ernst, far right — before giving remarks to the press at…
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
Hired security personnel wait for voters outside the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office on November 3, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. After a record-breaking early voting turnout, Americans head to…
Dau Mabil’s widow, her family say they seek justice for him
Karissa Bowley and her family say they support all efforts to find justice for the late Dau Mabil, one of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan who came to Jackson in…
Two infants surrendered to Iowa DHHS in May under Safe Haven Law
(Photo via Getty Images) Two babies were turned over to the state in May as part of the Safe Haven Law, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reported.…
Loras College president reflects on time at university ahead of retirement
Loras College President James Collins will retire at the end of the next academic year after serving 20 years in the role. (Photo courtesy of Loras College) James Collins will…
Addiction recovery programs will get $13 million in opioid settlement funds
Prescriptions for oxycodone and other opioids fueled an epidemic nationwide. (John Moore/Getty Images) Oregon state officials will spend slightly more than $13 million on community centers and housing for rural…