Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Fewer than 3 weeks remain until Iowa Republicans cast their presidential preference at the Jan. 15, first-in-the-nation caucuses.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 17

Also, some Iowans will get Google refunds

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will complete his first tour of all Iowa's 99 counties this week with a campaign stop in Franklin County, his campaign announced.

A new ad from former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley puts the age of Democratic President Joe Biden and other national leaders front and center in her pitch to become the GOP nominee for president.

Also, Gov. Reynolds appoints new superintendent of banking

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 10

The party will hold in-person party-organizing caucuses but only to conduct party business unrelated to picking a presidential nominee. Democrats will be able to cast their presidential preference through the mail.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will support the legal defense of a Mississippi man charged with vandalizing The Satanic Temple's display inside the Iowa State Capitol building.

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s campaign announced she has accepted the invitation to CNN’s GOP presidential debate in Des Moines on Jan. 10.

Also, Iowa AG leads letter urging continuation of Dakota Access pipeline

Trump’s support grew to more than 50 percent, and he now leads the field by 32 percentage points.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 3

Also, Nikki Haley releases new ad featuring deployed husband

Also, Iowa students can vote for president in straw poll