The world reacts with caution to US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations
The sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from ...
Advocates lobby for legislation that aids Iowans struggling with mental illnesses
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Iowa chapter, mental health issues touch a lot of Iowans — around one in ...
DART requests public input on proposed overhaul
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit is facing a budget shortfall of almost $7 million and has proposed several changes to ...
5 things to know about Republicans’ new blueprint to pass Trump’s agenda
Senate Republicans on Wednesday rolled out a 70-page blueprint to advance President Trump’s tax agenda, along with directions ...
Gunfire as thousands protest in Haiti to denounce a surge in gang violence
Gunfire erupted as thousands of protesters in Haiti clashed with police on Wednesday as they denounced a surge in gang ...
District attorney lashes out at ICE for detaining suspect in Boston during a trial
A district attorney in Boston harshly criticized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday after one of its ...
Christkindlmarket Des Moines expanding in 2025
Christkindlmarket Des Moines announced that it would be expanding to two weekends this winter. Organizers of ...
Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker’s speech
For a day, at least, Democrats across the country have a sense that their comeback against President Donald Trump may have ...
Proxy voting proposal moves forward despite GOP resistance
Only about a dozen women in history have given birth while serving in Congress, the first in the 1970s. Many lawmakers who ...
Supreme Court hears case over Planned Parenthood funding
On Wednesday, a major healthcare battle was in front of the Supreme Court. The justices are weighing a case that centers on ...
Iowa State Patrol ready to enforce new hands-free driving law
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on Wednesday that prohibits the use of electronic devices while driving in Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol stands ready to enforce ...