Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans

DES MOINES, Iowa — After years of coming up short, Democrats think they can make Iowa a political battleground again. Republican Donald Trump may have won the state by double digits in the last presidential election, but growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and rising costs from the Iran war could help set the stage for … Read more

Elizabeth Warren to campaign in Iowa for progressive Senate candidate

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., plans to campaign for Iowa Senate candidate Zach Wahls this month, adding firepower to a raging battle between progressive outsider candidates and the Democratic Party establishment. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Wahls, a state senator, is pitted against state Rep. Josh … Read more

Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two of the biggest names in the Republican Party are making stops the next few days in Iowa, a key 2026 midterm battleground state whose caucuses, for a half century, have kicked off the GOP’s presidential nominating calendar. Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz of … Read more

Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in connection with mass shooting near University of Iowa

Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting near the University of Iowa over the weekend. The shooting left five people wounded, some severely.  Damarian Jones, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, faces five counts of attempted murder, three counts of willful injury assault causing serious injury, two counts of willful injury … Read more

Police hunt teen suspect in connection with University of Iowa shooting

A police manhunt is underway for a 17-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of five people near the University of Iowa in the early hours of Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a Wednesday statement, the Iowa City Police Department said they … Read more

Police seek 17-year-old for attempted murder in shooting near University of Iowa, authorities say

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Police are seeking a 17-year-old on attempted murder charges following a shooting early Sunday in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus, authorities said Wednesday. Five people were treated for gunshot wounds, including three University of Iowa students. One woman remained in critical condition Wednesday after sustaining a life-threatening … Read more

3 students, 2 others shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, authorities say

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A shooting during a fight in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus wounded five people early Sunday, including three students, police and university officials said. Multiple victims were transported to hospitals for gunshot wounds, according to Iowa City police. One person was in critical condition while four others … Read more

5 people wounded in shooting near University of Iowa campus, including 3 students

Five people were shot and injured at an Iowa City pedestrian mall near the University of Iowa campus overnight, police said Sunday. Students from the university were among the injured, according to school officials.  The Iowa City Police Department responded to a report of a large fight in the 100 Block of East College Street … Read more