Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

As a growing number of states have moved to expand coverage for new moms under Medicaid to 12 months in the last three years, Iowa lags behind as one of only a handful of states that does not offer the extended coverage.

Iowa Democrats will push to reverse a decision from state officials to opt out of a federal food assistance program for low-income children. But one Republican said it’s unlikely his colleagues will pursue increasing funding for food assistance.

Commenters on Wednesday said the proposed rules did not go far enough in clarifying the intent of the legislation and would lead to far too many books being removed from school library shelves.

Former President Donald Trump will skip a televised debate five days before Iowa’s caucuses featuring GOP rivals Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley and will instead hold a competing event at the same time.

Legislative leaders say they won’t revisit the so-called ‘culture wars’ this session.

Farmers of color from across Iowa gathered for the first time on Saturday in Des Moines, sharing resources and forming connections they say will help minority farmers succeed in the state.

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are renewing their push for federal officials to allow the sale of E15 in Iowa …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pursuing high-profile media appearances in Iowa in the weeks ahead of the Republican first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, hoping televised town halls, debates and on-the-ground organizing can win him support from the state's Republican voters.

Iowans touring the state Capitol this week will see two displays — one installed by the Satanic Temple and the other a nativity scene — that have sparked a debate about free expression and religious liberty.

But Republican presidential hopeful bemoans two-party system

It will be Jan. 10 at Drake University in Des Moines

Iowa Republicans will gather in just over a month, in schools, churches and community halls, to cast their vote for the presidential nomination and kick off the national primary process. The high-profile presidential caucuses require meticulous planning from state and local officials to secure locations, organize volunteers and get the word out to voters.

The Florida governor told a crowd of supporters in Newton on Saturday that, if elected, he would move U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters to Iowa.

Republican presidential candidate pushing issue in Iowa this week

The extraordinary move makes Santos just the sixth member of the U.S. House — and first Republican — to be voted out by his peers.