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Bill Weld offers Republicans a chance to choose what they value most
A former Massachusetts governor says this is an important period for the survival of the Republican Party and what it ultimately stands for.
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne endorses former Vice President Joe Biden for president
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden 11 days ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
How do you rank Andrew Yang, cards at his Iowa events ask. What about now?
At every Iowa event, organizers hand out cards asking how attendees ranked Andrew Yang — first through fifth choice for caucus support — before and after seeing him speak. The card strategy appears to be unique to Yang's campaign.
The last Iowa Poll of the caucus season will be released Feb. 1 in conjunction with a live reveal on CNN
The results, released in conjunction with a live CNN show at Drake University on Saturday before the Monday Iowa caucuses, will show presidential candidates’ levels of support among likely Democratic caucusgoers.
Iowa's constitution now protects abortion. Republican legislators say it shouldn’t
The meeting was the Iowa Legislature's first political battle over abortion since lawmakers returned Monday for the 2020 legislative session.
Register editorial board to announce caucus endorsement at 6 p.m. Saturday
Before the announcement, here's a quick explanation of who's doing the endorsing and why it's being done.
Another private Medicaid insurer, another round of stiffing Iowa's health care providers
Temporarily withholding $44 million from a private Medicaid insurer is, ultimately, not the answer. What is: Returning the program to state control.
Brown and Black forum in Des Moines spotlights diversity issues in increasingly white presidential field
Eight presidential candidates convened in Des Moines on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to discuss issues affecting brown and black communities.
Andrew Yang, in Iowa, says federal government can do more to help women, victims of sexual assault
Government can provide more resources to women who come forward about sexual assault and should help men have healthier views of women, Yang said.
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.@AndrewYang argued in Iowa City on Saturday that the federal government guaranteeing six months parental leave and a Universal Basic Income "would meaningfully unleash women." #IACaucus
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Iowa Senate Democratic leader Janet Petersen endorses Elizabeth Warren, plans to appear at campaign events
Senate Democratic leader Petersen said Iowans are lucky to hear from so many of the country's top leaders. "But now it’s time to make up our minds."
Hog slaughter rule promises cruelty, injuries, health and wildlife risks
The effects will include more wastewater, more injuries to workers, more suffering to animals, and more.
Des Moines City Council to consider doing away with runoff elections
The capital city could switch to holding just one regular election every two years.
Booing at a plane and walking dogs: Hours ahead of the Democratic debate, Drake University begins to stir
“I sure as heck wouldn’t be over here during all the activity," one neighbor said as she walked her dogs through campus.
How to watch the Democratic debate tonight, plus your guide to how the candidates got here and what it could mean
Watch the Democratic presidential debate here and learn everything you need to know about the candidates competing for Iowans' votes Tuesday.
Man requests 'trial by combat' with Japanese swords to settle dispute with Iowa ex-wife
David Ostrom asked an Iowa court to give him 12 weeks notice to "source or forge" a katana and wakizashi for the duel.
What's on Iowans' minds as Democratic presidential candidates head into Tuesday's debate?
Caucusgoers in Iowa want to know Democratic presidential candidates' stances on three things: Health care, climate change and education.
Julián Castro returns to Iowa not as a presidential candidate, but as an Elizabeth Warren backer
Julián Castro says Elizabeth Warren's plan for the country "is a vision where Latinos can absolutely prosper."
Actress Mandy Moore joins Pete Buttigieg in Iowa: 'No way I could ... sit on the sidelines'
The "This is Us" actress got to Iowa on Monday and immediately met with staff and volunteers for Pete Buttigieg's campaign.
Andrew Yang talks about his path forward in Iowa and beyond at Drake University town hall
Andrew Yang spent his birthday campaigning in Iowa, even though he didn't make Tuesday's debate stage.
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At Drake University on Monday night, @andrewyang got an unconventional welcome: a crowd of 700 people singing him “happy birthday” before his speech.
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U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Pete Buttigieg for president
The seven-term congressman is scheduled to introduce the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor at a town hall Sunday night in Des Moines.