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Iowa governor believes in US war with Iran despite 'sacrifice' by state soldiers who died

The governor of Iowa says four soldiers from her state have been killed since December, including two who died last weekend in a drone strike during the early stages of the war with Iran

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Sparks Criticism For Scheduling Fundraiser Appearance During Wartime

As U.S. troops continue to risk their lives fighting in the Middle East, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed that he plans to attend a political event in Iowa later this month

International Business Times

Pentagon identifies US service members killed in Iran war

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The Independent UK

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An Iowa Pot User Serving 4 Years for Gun Possession Gets Another Chance To Challenge His Prosecution

Alexander Ledvina was convicted of violating a federal law at the center of a Second Amendment case that the Supreme Court is considering.

Reason

Workers decry Whirlpool offshoring jobs despite praise for Trump’s tariffs

The US has lost factory jobs amid promises of a tariff-led renaissance

The Guardian - US

Iowa Officials Arrested This Guy for Criticizing Them—Twice. A Federal Judge Says They Are Liable.

A mayor and a police chief "mistook their authority to maintain order for a license to suppress criticism," says U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose.

Reason

Can this former Paralympian use tariff anger to flip a Senate seat in deep-red Iowa?

ANALYSIS: Josh Turek, a Democrat running for Senate in Iowa, talks to The Independent about why Democrats might finally have a shot at winning in Iowa.

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‘We’re not hippies’: why these Iowa farmers swapped pigs for mushrooms

Faaborgs rail against oppressive industrial agricultural system with unexpected evolution into indie artisan food firm

The Guardian - UK

More than 50 half-naked students found in dirty basement during alleged fraternity hazing ritual

This is the moment police found more than 50 half-naked, blindfolded fraternity pledges standing in a dirty basement during an alleged hazing ritual.

The Independent UK

Resurfaced Iowa Hazing Video Tops 10 Million Views After Basement Discovery

The fraternity's president was arrested afterwards.

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SI:AM | Iowa State Prevails Against Houston in Matchup of Final Four Hopefuls in Ames

Nate Heise’s clutch three-pointer helped the Cyclones rally from a 10-point deficit against their Big 12 rival.

Sports Illustrated

'The most anti-biking bill in history' — Iowa’s near-total bike ban proposal is bizarre and alarming

Advocates say the bill, framed as a safety measure, would "functionally and explicitly ban biking on most of Iowa’s roadways"

Cycling Weekly

All that sparkles and is gold: Bedazzled bomber jackets are now the ‘it’ accessory for MAGA faithful

The trend is largely due to the efforts of one person: an Iowa grandmother

The Independent UK

Eighth Circuit Judge on State Enforcement of Immigration Law

Some excerpts from Judge David Stras's opinion yesterday dissenting from denial of rehearing en banc in Iowa Migrant Movement for… The post Eighth Circuit Judge on State Enforcement of Immigration Law appeared first on Reason.com.

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Donald Trump heckled by restless crowd at Iowa rally, MAGA voters increasingly unhappy

I don't think he was expecting abuse from THIS crowd.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump proves he blurts out imaginary numbers to boast about drug prices, claims ‘you could say whatever you want’

Roughly 20 minutes into Donald Trump’s Iowa speech on Jan. 27, he revived one of his favorite policy claims. According to the president, he alone cracked the code on lowering drug prices through “Most Favored Nation” pricing. But right after, Trump gave a live demonstration of how he treats numbers…

Roll Call

At the Races: What’s in a bill?

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches.

The Independent UK

Ilhan Omar claims Trump ‘obsessed’ with her following syringe attack

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has hit back at president Trump after he criticised her at an event in Iowa.

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The Mary Sue

Trump says ‘the dollar is doing great,’ but facts say it is at a four-year low against major currencies

Donald Trump declared the U.S. dollar was “doing great” on Jan. 27, 2026, while speaking to reporters during a visit to Iowa. But on the same day, the U.S. dollar had fallen to its lowest level in four years against a basket of major global currencies. Someone please turn the…

The Independent UK

Even in Caitlin Clark's home state, girls high school basketball in decline. It thrives in this town

The northwest Iowa towns of Newell and Fonda are outliers at a time participation in girls basketball is in steep decline

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Branded 'Completely Deranged' After Claiming Woman Cried on Him

Trump's latest Iowa story of a tearful supporter sparks ridicule and renewed doubts about his recurring 'Sir' anecdotes ahead of the 2026 campaign.

International Business Times UK

Trump Desperate to Win Midterm Elections, Tells Iowa Crowd That Losses Would Lead to 'Very Bad Things'

President Trump kicked off his 2026 midterm campaign in Iowa, urging Republican voters to defend GOP control of Congress or risk losing key tax and policy achievements.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Health Alert: Public Appearances Drop by 39% Amid New Bruise Fears

Visible bruising on President Donald Trump's hand in Iowa has reignited health concerns and raised questions about how his 2025 diagnosis could affect his 2026 midterm campaign.

The Independent UK

Trump ignores Minnesota uproar and tries sticking to economy in Iowa as Republicans call for Noem’s resignation

President doesn’t mention Minneapolis killing by Border Patrol even as GOP senators start calling for the homeland security secretary to lose her job over it

Roll Call

Back on campaign trail in Iowa, Trump bets big on tariffs and blaming Biden

Here are three takeaways from President Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa on Tuesday, his first midterm campaign tour stop of 2026.

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