41 More Iowans Die As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Climb

Iowa’s prison system, meanwhile, continues to see an increase in infections.

Seven Members Of Congress Test Positive For COVID-19 In One Week, As U.S. Cases Surge

Seven members of the U.S. House and Senate announced during the past week that they have tested positive for COVID-19.

Iowa’s Daily COVID-19 Case Count Nearly Doubles In Two Weeks

Iowa’s daily total of new COVID-19 cases has nearly doubled in two weeks, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

Infections Quintuple At State-Run Home For The Disabled

COVID-19 infections have soared at one of Iowa’s state-run care facilities for people with disabilities.

Reynolds Defends Decision To Not Require Masks In Iowa Schools

Reynolds announced her strictest mask requirements yet on Monday, ordering Iowans to wear a mask while indoors.

State: We Haven’t Been Collecting ‘Important’ Data On COVID-19 Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health says its automated system of tracking infectious diseases has not been adequately collecting data.

Reynolds Shifts Tone, Requires Masks Indoors As Hospitalizations Skyrocket

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Monday she is increasing COVID-19 mitigation measures as Iowa hospitals endure a surge of infected patients.

Iowa’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Break Records As Facilities Reach Capacity

The number of Iowans hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications continues to skyrocket.

Georgia’s Runoff Elections For U.S. Senate Lure Big PACs Ready To Spend Cash

Georgia is about to become the center of the political universe, and a flurry of new super PACs are primed to get in on the action.

Iowa House Democrats: Election Losses Were Beyond ‘Immediate Control’

Even in the Des Moines suburbs, incumbent House Democrats Heather Matson of Ankeny and Karin Derry of Johnston lost their seats.

Democrats Can’t Assume They Have The ‘Latino Vote,’ Especially In Rural Iowa

It’s no surprise to Joanne Alvorez that some Latino and Hispanic voters in her community cast their ballots for President Donald Trump.

Hinson Says She’s Tested Positive For COVID-19

U.S. Rep.-elect Ashley Hinson has tested positive for coronavirus, her campaign announced Thursday.

Commission Rejects Request To Ban Party Barges In West Okoboji Bay

Hundreds of boaters still will be able to anchor their boats and tie them together to form party barges near shore in Miller’s Bay.

‘We Are Hanging By A Thread,’ Superintendent Says As Iowa’s COVID-19 Infections Spike

In Cedar Rapids, preschool students are donning face masks every day and rubbing on hand sanitizer frequently.

Newly Elected Members Of The U.S. House Converge On Washington

The orientation session for those incoming House freshmen began on Thursday and stretches into next week.

2nd District Race Awaits Lucas County Recount Thursday

Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race remained unsettled Wednesday as Lucas County officials prepared for a post-mistake recount.

Grassley Staying Quiet On His 2022 Reelection Plans

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is staying mum on whether he plans to seek an eighth term in the U.S. Senate.

Miller-Meeks Retakes Narrow 2nd District Lead After Lucas County Fixes Error

State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Tuesday took a 49-vote lead in her race against Democrat Rita Hart.

Reynolds Issues Mask Mandate For Some Social Gatherings

Reynolds also limited the size of parties that can be together in public places.

Republicans In Congress Chime In On Trump Claims Of A Stolen Election

Some Republicans in Congress are agreeing with President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen from him.

Biden Wants Mask Mandates Nationwide: ‘We Can Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives’

President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus response plan seeks to put a national mask mandate in place.

Iowa COVID-19 Cases Jump 203%, White House Calls For ‘Immediate Action’

Iowa has seen a 203% jump in COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks, and hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise sharply.

Georgia Congressman Launches Bid To Lead U.S. House Agriculture Committee

A longtime congressman’s reelection defeat is opening up a contest among Democrats for the chairmanship of the House Agriculture Committee.

More Than 100 Iowa Nursing Homes Report COVID-19 Outbreaks

More than 100 long-term care centers in Iowa have active COVID-19 outbreaks with nearly 3,000 residents and staff infected as of Tuesday.

Democrat Hart Takes Lead In Tight 2nd District Race After Jasper County Corrects Error

Democrat Rita Hart has taken a narrow lead over Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Pattison Delays Appeal Hearing After Chicago Mercantile Exchange Eyes Water Trading

A judge has granted Pattison Sand Co. a one-year delay in a hearing on its proposal to export Iowa water to western states.

Economic Recovery Remains Priority For Republican Legislative Leaders

Local Republicans were the overwhelming victors from the election and maintained competitive seats in the Iowa House and Senate.

Some In GOP Echo Trump’s Boast He’ll Win With ‘Legal Votes’

Some GOP lawmakers, including Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, have fallen in line with President Donald Trump’s claim.

AP Reports Joe Biden Is The Next President

Democrat Joe Biden’s native state of Pennsylvania on Saturday secured his victory to become the next president.

Iowa Spikes To Third In The Nation For COVID-19 Cases; Biden Meets With Virus Advisory Team

Iowa shot back up to third in the nation for the number of new COVID-19 cases, as hospitalizations and deaths continued to rise.

With Infections And Deaths Surging, Reynolds Says Election ‘Validates’ Her COVID-19 Response

The governor was not up for re-election this year. Republicans expanded their majority in the Iowa House of Representatives.

Hospitals Feel The Pain Of COVID Surge, May Delay Procedures

Representatives of major Iowa hospitals on Thursday appealed to Iowans to get more serious about wearing masks and washing their hands.

Did COVID-19 Campaign Changes Hurt Iowa Democrats?

Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield limited her number of in-person events out of precaution to stop the spread of the virus.

Georgia Voters Could Determine Control Of The U.S. Senate

Control of the U.S. Senate may depend on two runoff races in Georgia, where the outcome won’t be known until early January.

Democrat Hart Takes Lead In Tight 2nd District Race As Counting Continues

Democrat Rita Hart has taken a narrow lead over Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

The Fight For The Presidency Comes Down To Millions Of Uncounted Mail Ballots In Battleground States

Key battleground states are trying to finish tallying millions of remaining mail ballots.

Ethanol Industry Exec: Spirited Campaigns Helped Build Bipartisan Support For Biofuels

Iowa is the top producer of corn and ethanol made of the grain.

More Records Set For COVID-19 Spread In Iowa, With New Hospital Admissions Up 78%

The deadly coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout Iowa at an unprecedented rate, with 1,879 new infections and 25 deaths.

Democrats Reel After Losses, Setbacks In Congress

Tuesday’s election was a disaster for congressional Democrats, who were expected to pick up nearly a dozen GOP seats in the House.

Randy Feenstra Wins Iowa’s 4th District, Retaining Republican Stronghold

Republican challenger Randy Feenstra was headed to victory in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District seat.