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University of Iowa police find 56 fraternity pledges blindfolded in potential hazing incident
Elections
Christina Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa's close 1st Congressional District race
The Associated Press has not yet called the 1st Congressional District race because the margin was close enough that it could prompt a recount.
Education
Comparing Iowa Department of Education school ratings in 2024 vs. 2023
Metrics from enrollment, attendance and proficiency in various subjects can all be gathered from the ratings and scores.
Local Politics
Republicans try to hold onto all of Iowa's 4 congressional districts
Republicans represent all of Iowa's four congressional districts but Democrats are hopeful of their chances.
State
Here's how business owners in Iowa are using TikTok
According to officials with the social media company, 40,000 businesses in the Hawkeye State use TikTok.
Elections
Secretary of State ensures strong election security ahead of Election Day
Before Election Day, Secretary of State Paul Pate said election officials pre-test equipment and do post-election audits.
Elections
Top Iowa officials address election security ahead of Election Day
Before Election Day, Secretary of State Paul Pate said election officials pre-test equipment and do post-election audits.
Health
McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak, including one confirmed case in Iowa
McDonald's has removed the Quarter Pounder from one-fifth of its U.S. stores Tuesday as a result of the outbreak.
State
Former Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler arrested outside Nashville
The Franklin Police Department said Cutler was charged with DUI and possession of a handgun while under the influence.
Health
'This is an alarming rate of pharmacy closures': Who the Iowa Pharmacy Association says is to blame
The group blames the pharmacy benefit managers' control over total drug costs for insurers and their ability to determine how much pharmacies are paid.
Food
Dairy Sweet wins Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest ... for the second time
The restaurant was one of five finalists in this year's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest.
Local News
Black Iowa News and two other Iowa news outlets recipients of funding through Press Forward
Press Forward said it sifted through some 930 applications before settling on its grants. Most outlets are getting $100,000 in general operating funds.
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