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Elections

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Nathan Layne Reuters
  • Updated 16 mins ago

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

  • KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

  • BILL BARROW and NADIA LATHAN Associated Press
  • Updated May 14, 2026

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll try to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return after many left to block the adoption of redrawn House maps. 

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

  • BILL BARROW and MATT BROWN Associated Press
  • Updated May 14, 2026

It's been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Trump, can't stop talking about him.

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

  • JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press
  • Updated Nov 19, 2025

PHOENIX — Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party.

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

  • JILL COLVIN and MAYA SWEEDLER Associated Press
  • Updated May 14, 2026

A trio of spring elections provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • The Associated Press
  • Updated May 18, 2026

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

  • Updated May 27, 2025

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election.

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

  • Updated May 20, 2025

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

  • Updated May 18, 2025

Elon Musk's super PAC spent about $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group's spending.

Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student debt forgiveness

Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student debt forgiveness

  • Updated May 15, 2025

Trump has not said what he would do on student debt forgiveness, leaving millions of borrowers facing uncertainty over their personal finances.

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

  • Updated May 16, 2025

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023. 

AP VoteCast takeaways: Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history

AP VoteCast takeaways: Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history

  • Updated May 13, 2025

Trump benefited from narrow gains among both men and women, with Harris modestly underperforming compared with Biden in 2020.

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

  • Updated May 15, 2025

Trump, a Republican, did not host Biden, a Democrat, for a sit-down after Trump lost his reelection bid in 2020.

Local News

Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

  • 17 mins ago

Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

  • Updated 10 hrs ago

Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

Students earn top honors at National History Day state contest, advance to nationals

Students earn top honors at National History Day state contest, advance to nationals

  • May 19, 2026

This year's national qualifiers include students from 20 different Iowa schools.

Fremont-Mills biology students spend Earth Day at Blackburn State Park

Fremont-Mills biology students spend Earth Day at Blackburn State Park

  • May 18, 2026

Guides presented five different sessions throughout the day. to the 19 biology students.

State & Regional

Council Bluffs Post Office collects about 14,000 pounds of donations for food banks

Council Bluffs Post Office collects about 14,000 pounds of donations for food banks

  • 23 hrs ago

The Council Bluffs Post Office collected more than 14,000 pounds of food donations during Stamp out Hunger food drive.

Iowa State expert answers hantavirus questions amid cruise ship outbreak

Iowa State expert answers hantavirus questions amid cruise ship outbreak

  • May 18, 2026

With visions of masked and gloved medical professionals resurrecting worries of COVID and another pandemic, Iowa State’s Molly Lee answered key questions.

Instructure reaches deal with hackers; Iowa universities resume Canvas use

Instructure reaches deal with hackers; Iowa universities resume Canvas use

  • May 18, 2026

A week after schools nationwide learned their student data had been breached via cyberattack on Instructure, the tech company Monday said it’s “reached an agreement” with hackers.

State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

  • May 18, 2026

Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Nation & World

Another Trump dissenter bites the dust: Takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

Another Trump dissenter bites the dust: Takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

  • Updated 16 mins ago

The Trump administration's success at booting dissidents out of the GOP is unquestionable, but it may have some negative consequences that could immediately backfire in Washington.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie's first interview after primary loss

  • Updated 16 mins ago

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie explains why his election night watch party felt more like a rally than a loser's party.

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Updated 16 mins ago

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Senate advances measure limiting Trump's Iran war powers

Senate advances measure limiting Trump's Iran war powers

  • Updated 16 mins ago

The Senate advanced a war powers resolution Tuesday evening that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorization. 

Shopping

Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

  • Updated Apr 2, 2026

Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

  • Dec 10, 2024

Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

  • Nov 21, 2024

Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

  • Updated Dec 16, 2025

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Crime

Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

  • Nov 17, 2025

A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

  • Nov 1, 2025

The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

  • Oct 25, 2025

A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

  • Oct 22, 2025

A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

Politics

State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

State Rep. Adam Zabner among new legislative leaders elected by Democrats

  • May 18, 2026

Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Health insurance legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Health insurance legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

  • May 18, 2026

Changes to what is required when health care providers and insurance companies interact when serving a patient were signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

How Kim Reynolds’ priorities fared in her final year as Iowa governor

How Kim Reynolds’ priorities fared in her final year as Iowa governor

  • May 18, 2026

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won on taxes, schools and welfare reform, but proposals on birth control and health care stalled in final Iowa session.

Pete Buttigieg endorses Turek in Iowa Dems’ Senate primary

Pete Buttigieg endorses Turek in Iowa Dems’ Senate primary

  • May 18, 2026

Turek, a state legislator from Council Bluffs, and Zach Wahls, a state legislator from Coralville, seek Iowa Democrats’ nomination in the state’s open-seat U.S. Senate election.

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