Iowa

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026|ByREUTERS

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

The largest kosher slaughterhouse in the United States is located in Postville, Iowa and has been renamed AgriStar.

Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays

Elefant said OU Kosher was working to “find solutions for ramping up production at other plants” while warning that the crisis could fuel bad actors.

JULY 31, 2026|ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find - study

The findings complicate the common AI in education debate. It is not necessarily a threat to academic integrity, but only when students are trained to prompt it and use it effectively.

JULY 1, 2026|ByYOSSI HURST

Shot Focused on Yellow Tape Showing Text "Police Line Do Not Cross". Tape Used to Restrict a Crime Scene Where Forensics, Detectives and Policemen are Working on Solving a Homicide Case

Gunman kills six people, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

A preliminary investigation into the gun violence indicated the shootings "stemmed from a domestic-related dispute," the Muscatine Police Department said in a statement.

JUNE 2, 2026|ByREUTERS

Iowa woman finds out Pete Buttigieg is gay, asks for caucus card back

A woman who appears to be working at the caucus tries to reason with the woman who was asking for her card back.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020ByRACHEL WOLF

Buttigieg takes narrow lead in first Iowa results after caucus app chaos

Former Vice President Joe Biden trailed badly in fourth place with about 71% of precincts reporting.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020ByREUTERS

Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg addresses supporters at a rally at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., February 3, 2020

Trump mocks delay of Iowa caucus results, Buttigieg declares early victory

Most caucus-goers were just looking for a winner to beat the president, instead of someone who agrees with them on the issues. IDP official: "This is not a hack or intrusion."

FEBRUARY 4, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS, REUTERS

Pete Buttigieg, Former Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana

Iowa caucus results delayed by voter app issue

In a statement the Iowa Democratic Party said it found, "inconsistencies in the reporting of three sets of results," according to American media outlets.

FEBRUARY 4, 2020ByRACHEL WOLF, REUTERS

Iowa Jews weigh who would be best for Israel ahead of caucus

"You have a lot of Jews in town that are Bernie, Biden, and Klobuchar supporters," Chabad Rabbi Yosef Jacobson said.

FEBRUARY 3, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS