Dashcam video shows truck slam into car pulled over by Iowa state trooper

The video shows the trooper standing on the passenger side of the car when a truck comes from behind the driver side and collides with the car.

Iowa man pleads guilty to threatening Arizona AG and Maricopa County Supervisor: DOJ

A man in Iowa has pleaded guilty to charges involving threats he made to two Arizona officials in connection with the 2020 election, including the state's Attorney General and a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

Scary distracted driving incidents caught on camera
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Traffic officials in Iowa are reminding drivers to remain focused on the road. Footage shows an example of what a distracted driver can get themselves into as you can clearly see a man making his way through a highway before ramming into a disabled semi-truck at 65 mph. By a miracle, both drivers walked away with minor injuries. A similar situation took place in Utah when another distracted driver ended up in a crash. Footage shared by the Utah Highway Patrol shows the vehicle crashing over an icy embankment. No injuries were caused by the crash. Traffic officials in Utah are using this as an example to encourage drivers to remove all distractions.

Prehistoric sabertooth skull found in Iowa likely last of species to walk Earth, researchers say

Radiocarbon dating indicates the male sabertooth cat died at the end of the Ice Age between 13,605 and 13,460 years ago before getting buried in the East Nishnabotna River in southwest Iowa.

Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.

Donald Trump returns to Iowa planning for more disciplined campaign

The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.

Ron DeSantis further raises speculation of 2024 run for president with Iowa visit
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There has been speculation over the possibility of a presidential run by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and DeSantis is raising eyebrows with a visit to Iowa. Reporter Madeleine Rivera has more.

Funeral home workers startled when 'dead' woman starts breathing

The 66-year-old Iowa woman had been pronounced dead at hospice but “gasped for air” when funeral home staff opened the body bag, state officials say.

Iowa woman faked cancer diagnosis to rake in thousands in donations: police

Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.

Des Moines school shooting that killed 2 students was targeted, police say

Authorities say Preston Walls has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Police said the shooting was the result of an ongoing gang dispute.

18-year-old man charged in Des Moines school shooting, police say

An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in the killing of two teenagers at an alternative educational program for at-risk youth in Des Moines.

Iowa official's wife charged with 52 counts of voter fraud

Kim Phuong Taylor filled out and cast absentee ballots in her husband’s unsuccessful race for a Republican nomination to run for Congress in 2020, federal prosecutors said.

$785M Mega Millions prize is 6th largest in US history

An estimated $785 million Mega Millions jackpot will give lottery players a chance to start the new year with a lucrative bang.

Grumpy sportscaster forced to cover winter storm goes viral: 'Can I go back to my regular job?'

A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.