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Elections 3 days ago

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa won't seek re-election: sources

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst plans to announce next week that she won't run for re-election in Iowa during the 2026 midterm elections, sources confirmed to 91±¬ÁÏ.

Iowa 6 days ago

Democrats break GOP's supermajority in Iowa after flipping state Senate seat

Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch for an open state Senate seat, breaking the GOP's supermajority in the upper chamber.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash August 22

Ex-Navy SEAL congressman describes emotional reunion with boy he helped save from near-fatal car crash

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., helps save 11-year-old boy's life in Iowa freeway crash using makeshift tourniquets after witnessing minivan slam into semi-truck.

Congress August 19

Ex-Navy SEAL congressman saves bleeding 11-year-old with makeshift tourniquets after Iowa crash

Former Navy SEAL Rep. Derrick Van Orden helped rescue a bleeding 11-year-old child by making tourniquets after witnessing a highway crash in Iowa.

College August 18

Students at elite high tuition schools face high crime as 2025 data reveals risky zip codes

Gainesville, Florida, leads the nation's most dangerous college towns with 179 crimes per 10,000 residents, according to a FBI crime data analysis.

VIDEO August 9

Iconic Iowa State Fair kicks off with new foods, big crowds expected

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joins ‘91±¬ÁÏ Live’ to preview the 2025 Iowa State Fair, highlight the new food offerings, and weigh in on whether this year’s event could break attendance records.

Immigration August 7

ICE could get boost from National Guard if called, Iowa governor says

Kim Reynolds says Iowa National Guard stands ready to help ICE with clerical work as part of immigration enforcement efforts across multiple states

Elections August 5

Iowa Republican targets GOP Sen Joni Ernst for ouster, saying 'she doesn't vote like' Republicans

Former Iowa state Sen. Jim Carlin is targeting U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst for ouster, claiming that she "may be a Republican, but she doesn't vote like one."

VIDEO August 5

Iowa Republican criticizes Sen. Joni Ernst's record while seeking to snag her Senate seat

Former Iowa State Sen. Jim Carlin, who has mounted another U.S. Senate bid, spoke to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about his policy views

DEI July 30

WATCH: DEI still in place as college 'finding ways' around ban, official admits: 'Proud of the fight'

A University of Iowa official was caught bragging on a hidden camera recording about how she and others at the school have been taking steps to "operate around" state and federal DEI bans.

VIDEO July 29

Caught on Camera: University of Iowa official brags about skirting a ban on DEI

An official in the University of Iowa admits in new undercover video that she and others at the university are actively "finding ways to operate around" new directives intended to end the practice of reverse discrimination in the name of DEI. 

Republicans July 24

DOGE prepares to literally drain the swamp by banishing Biden’s ‘overreaching’ water rule

Following the Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA limiting federal control over wetlands, Sen. Ernst establishes protections against overreaching water regulations.

Iowa July 20

Suspected serial killer may have abducted news anchor who vanished 30 years ago: doc

The unsolved case of missing KIMT-TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit receives fresh attention as a new documentary examines four persons of interest, including a suspected serial killer.

Airlines July 18

SkyWest flight diverted after passenger tries to open emergency door, fights with flight attendant: report

A SkyWest flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted Thursday over an unruly passenger, who is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in Cedar Rapids.

True Crime July 16

New person of interest emerges in documentary on decades-old disappearance of Iowa news anchor

A new documentary reveals a possible new person of interest in the abduction of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, which took place in 1995.

Donald Trump July 4

Trump touts 'very popular' domestic policy bill ahead of White House signing

President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill passes Congress with tax cuts, immigration measures, and Medicaid restructuring, despite polls showing most Americans oppose the package.

Donald Trump July 3

Trump touts promises kept at America250 kickoff event at Iowa State Fairgrounds

President Donald Trump touted "promise[s] kept" while delivering a patriotic speech in Iowa, kicking off America's yearlong celebration of its 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.

Donald Trump July 3

He's not running again in 2028, but Trump's returning to this crucial presidential nominating state

Trump visits Iowa State Fairgrounds for America250 kickoff, maintaining his strong relationship with the state while Republicans with 2028 presidential ambitions make early visits.

Food Trends July 3

Pork chop on a stick, bacon-wrapped 'Twinkie' and other odd foods dominate iconic state fair

Iowa State Fair's food traditions range from Pork Chop on a Stick to bacon-wrapped Iowa Twinkies, attracting politicians and over a million Americans. See the list of unusual favorites.

Iowa July 1

Trump announces he will kick off Independence Day weekend with 'very special' patriotic event

President Trump announced a visit to Iowa to kick off America's 250th anniversary celebration across the next year and to celebrate the holiday weekend.

Donald Trump July 1

Trump shifts battleground in fight against 'brazen election interference' by Iowa pollster

President Donald Trump sued J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register after accusing them of election interference with their final 2024 Iowa presidential poll.

House Of Representatives May 29

GOP lawmaker defends Trump tax bill to angry crowds at back-to-back town halls

Rep. Ashley Hinson defended President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as crowds booed the president's agenda at her town halls.

Media May 25

Iowa man reportedly fired for wearing Bible verse t-shirts during Pride Month settles lawsuit

Eaton Corp and a former Christian employee reportedly settled lawsuit over alleged religious discrimination after Cunningham wore Bible-themed shirts during Pride Month.

Pete Buttigieg May 14

Pete Buttigieg says Biden running again was 'maybe' a mistake

Pete Buttigieg, who served former President Joe Biden's Transportation secretary, says that his former boss' decision to seek re-election in 2024 “maybe" hurt the Democrats.

Politics May 14

Targeted by Trump, well-known Democrat sparks 2028 speculation with stop in key state

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sparks 2028 speculation with a return to Iowa, the state that boosted his 2020 Democratic presidential run.

Politics May 13

Buttigieg says 'right now I’m not running for anything' during Iowa stop

Pete Buttigieg defends his record as transportation secretary after coming under attack from Trump, and says he's not running for anything right now, during a trip to Iowa

Iowa May 13

GOP Rep. Randy Feenstra files paperwork for Iowa gubernatorial run

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, filed paperwork on Monday to run for Iowa governor in the 2026 election to replace Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Senate May 12

EXCLUSIVE: Biden ATF promoted agents involved in 'illegal' scheme to inflate salaries, GOP senators say

Two Senate Republicans are calling for immediate corrective action at the ATF where they say supervisory officials turned a blind eye to criminal misconduct on Biden's watch.

VIDEO April 29

Trump voters praise admin's 'transparency' and willingness to 'stir the pot'

Trump voters Theresa Albano, Dan Lienemann and PJ Dolan share their opinions on the administration's first 100 days on 'The Story.'

Politics April 23

'Be gone': Republicans target sexually violent illegal immigrants in new bill

The BE GONE Act, targeting sexually violent illegal immigrants, is intended to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness month, according to its proponents.