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Education

Comparing Iowa Department of Education school ratings in 2024 vs. 2023

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.
Elections

Voter guide for the 2024 General Election: Here's what you should know if you live in Iowa

The Nov. 5 election is just weeks away. Here's what you need to know before heading to the polls in Iowa.
Texas Debate

The Texas Debate 2024 (Full): Ted Cruz and Colin Allred make cases to represent Texas in U.S. Senate

The two candidates for Texas junior seat in the U.S. Senate for the next six years engaged in a debate at the WFAA studios in Downtown Dallas on October 15, 2024.