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Could $50 Market Vouchers Help Iowa Seniors?

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered in Iowa by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Its...

Live Results: Iowa midterm primaries

The winners will compete in November's critical midterm elections, in which Iowa's U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn...

Democrat Holds the Edge in Iowa’s Senate Race

A new Fox News poll in Iowa finds Josh Turek (D) has an early 4-point advantage over Ashley Hinson (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 50% vs. 46%.  Among voters who say they are extremel...

Iowa Democrats to settle a competitive Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both touched down in Iowa this year to shore up Republican enthusiasm in the state's Senate race.

Iowa Undergrads Will Have to Take History Courses Picked by Civics Centers

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Iowa, I-80

But they voted for Donald Trump (r). Three times. So, it’s a wash.

Iowa primary: One Trump-backed candidate secures landslide victory, while another is narrowly defeated

Iowa voters cast their ballots in the primary election on Tuesday, determining two of the state’s highest-profile November matchups, including the open gubernatorial race and an op...

Paralympic athlete wins key Iowa Democratic Senate primary

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring.

Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats say they want to vote in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary for the candidate who gives the party its best chance to flip a Republican-held seat in Nove...

Iowa, corn, soybeans rank among nation’s best in USDA crop ratings

Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition,...

Iowa Primary-Election Map: Live Results

Both parties are picking candidates in the races to replace the Republican senator Joni Ernst and the Republican governor Kim Reynolds.

Iowa Senate Contest to Fill Joni Ernst Seat Yields No Surprises

6 Best Out-of-State 529 Plans for Iowa Residents ($6,100 Deduction Per Beneficiary)

Iowa’s 529 tax break is generous—up to $6,100 per beneficiary in 2026 and indexed higher each year. Yet many families still ask whether a lower-fee, stronger-performing plan in ano...

SUPER SENIORS | The Mercury's 2026 Flint Hills All-Academic Team

It’s that time of year when students complete their high school education and walk across the stage. Some area students receiving their diplomas stand out from their peers, with ex...

Co-founder of Wichita private school contending for Iowa GOP’s gubernatorial nomination

Zach Lahn, a cofounder of a Wichita private school and resident of Kansas until 2023, is a contender in Iowa's Republican primary for governor.

Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats on Tuesday will settle one of the party’s last competitive U.S. Senate primaries, choosing between two state lawmakers who each say he is bet...

Rep. Ashley Hinson Wins Iowa Republican Senate Primary

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) soared to victory on Tuesday night in the Republican primary for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, defeating her opponent, Jim Carlin. The post Rep. Ashley Hinson...

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As cancer rates fall nationally, Iowa sees a troubling rise in diagnoses

For years, national conversations about cancer have often focused on the so-called "Cancer Alley" in the Deep South or Appalachian states with high smoking rates. But recently, a d...

Iowa, Nebraska among nine states that won’t have to match portion of federal SNAP benefits

The majority of U.S. states will soon have to pay 5% to 15% of federal nutrition assistance benefits, according to USDA error rates.

Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa

Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds it...

With competitive midterm elections, Iowa Democrats say they're not in disarray

Iowa Democrats will decide their nominee for a competitive U.S. Senate race Tuesday. The state also has surprisingly competitive elections for U.S. House and the governor's office...

Economy, healthcare costs among top concerns for rural Iowa communities

A panel of rural Iowans said Tuesday that a declining rural economy and high cost of healthcare are top concerns as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.