Iowa tornadoes: 4 of 7 killed were in same family, authorities say
Authorities say four of the seven people killed in devastating storms that tore through central Iowa were members of the same family.
Officials: 7 dead after tornadoes tore through central Iowa
Seven people were killed, including two children, when several tornadoes swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.
Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.
Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa
A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.
Teacher's body found under tarp at park, 2 students charged in killing
Two 16-year-olds in Iowa were charged with first-degree homicide Thursday after the body of a Spanish teacher at their high school was found underneath a tarp at a local park that she would frequent.
12 states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Iowa governor signs COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
Police: Iowa teen ‘covered in blood’ allegedly confessed to killing parents
Police in Iowa say a teen allegedly confessed to killing his mom and dad after officers found him at their home “covered in blood” early Thursday morning.
6 shot, including teen, at birthday party in Iowa hotel, police say
A disturbance at a birthday party in Cedar Rapids, Iowa escalated to gunfire Friday night leaving six people wounded — including a 13-year-old boy, police said.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
Mollie Tibbetts case: Bahena Rivera sentenced to life without parole for Iowa student's murder
Cristhian Bahena Rivera was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2018 murder of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts.
Iowa woman who drove SUV into 2 kids because of their race sentenced to 25 years
A white Iowa woman who said she drove her SUV into two children in 2019 to try to kill them because of their race was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison on federal hate crime charges.
Mollie Tibbetts case: Judge denies convicted man's request for new trial
A judge has denied a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts.
So hot in Iowa even the corn is sweating, making for oppressive humidity levels
A phenomenon known as "corn sweat" is combining with a summertime heatwave in the Upper Midwest to make for some unbelievably humid conditions.
Dad with lightning-fast reflexes catches toddler on slip ‘n slide
Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.
Iowa tornadoes: 12 twisters confirmed within 24 hours
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Mollie Tibbetts case: Judge delays sentencing over alternate suspect claim
Cristhian Bahena Rivera was scheduled to be sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday before his lawyers revealed newly obtained information involving an alternate suspect.
Iowa amusement ride under investigation after 2nd death in 5 years
Authorities are investigating the cause of an accident that killed a boy on a popular boat ride at an Iowa amusement park.
Iowa man arrested in McDonald’s bomb threat over missing sauce, police say
Ankeny police arrested 42-year-old Robert Golwitzer Jr. last weekend for allegedly threatening to blow up a McDonald’s for not including a dipping sauce in his nuggets order.
Man allegedly killed family after father said get job or move out, police say
A 20-year-old man charged with killing his parents and younger sister in their family home in Iowa told police that a masked intruder was to blame for the homicides.