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Trump rallies supporters in Iowa as he kicks off early push toward 2026 midterms
Trump rallies supporters in Iowa as he kicks off early push toward 2026 midterms
Trump pointed to gas prices, manufacturing investment and trade deals, repeatedly framing economic gains as reasons voters should back Republicans in 2026.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Trump rallies supporters in Iowa as he kicks off early push toward 2026 midterms
Iowa football announces 2026 schedule
Iowa football announces 2026 schedule
Big Ten releases 2026 football schedules
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Iowa football announces 2026 schedule
Eastern Iowa fire department trains high school students in ice rescue
Eastern Iowa fire department trains high school students in ice rescue
The Muscatine Fire Department's Fire Explorers program offers local high school students hands-on training in ice rescue techniques on the Mississippi River.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Eastern Iowa fire department trains high school students in ice rescue
Dallas County food pantry seeks funds for larger facility
Dallas County food pantry seeks funds for larger facility
Waypoint Resources is requesting $20,000 from the Dallas County board of supervisors to help fund a new, larger facility.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Dallas County food pantry seeks funds for larger facility
Special delivery: Baby born at Iowa FedEx facility surprises mom, medics
Special delivery: Baby born at Iowa FedEx facility surprises mom, medics
Special delivery, no tracking number required. A baby was born at an Iowa FedEx facility — and mom didn’t know she was pregnant. Read the wild story.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Special delivery: Baby born at Iowa FedEx facility surprises mom, medics
Early in his speech, President Trump boasted about the economy one year into his term — "Our economy is booming, incomes are rising, investment is soaring, inflation has been defeated." More: https://t.ly/4B96J
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Early in his speech, President Trump boasted about the economy one year into his term — "Our economy is booming, incomes are rising, investment is soaring, inflation has been defeated." More: https://t.ly/4B96J
In Iowa, President Trump called the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis “terrible” and said that hearing that one was the daughter of Trump supporters makes it even worse for him.
Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse's Minneapolis shooting
President Donald Trump has arrived in Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections despite fallout over his administration's immigration crackdown.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
In Iowa, President Trump called the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis “terrible” and said that hearing that one was the daughter of Trump supporters makes it even worse for him.
Trump's speech is set to begin at around 3 p.m. Here's what to know: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dnwe
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Trump's speech is set to begin at around 3 p.m. Here's what to know: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dnwe
President Donald Trump has landed in Des Moines ahead of today's speech.
You can watch his speech this afternoon here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dnwe
You can watch his speech this afternoon here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dnwe
January 27, 2026 at 8:18 PM
President Donald Trump has landed in Des Moines ahead of today's speech.
You can watch his speech this afternoon here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dnwe
You can watch his speech this afternoon here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dnwe
The cold conditions haven't stopped protesters from gathering in Clive ahead of President Donald Trump's upcoming speech.
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The cold conditions haven't stopped protesters from gathering in Clive ahead of President Donald Trump's upcoming speech.
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker explores what Trump's visit today means for candidates running in the competitive race for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.
Story: https://t.ly/L-OU9
Story: https://t.ly/L-OU9
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker explores what Trump's visit today means for candidates running in the competitive race for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.
Story: https://t.ly/L-OU9
Story: https://t.ly/L-OU9
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in a case connected to a death in Norwalk.
Massachusetts man sentenced to 8 years for fentanyl distribution linked to Iowa death
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in a case connected to a death in Norwalk.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in a case connected to a death in Norwalk.
President Donald Trump is on his way to Iowa, where he is expected to give a speech on affordability.
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
January 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
President Donald Trump is on his way to Iowa, where he is expected to give a speech on affordability.
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
More: https://tinyurl.com/7jpvjpe2
The Hawkeyes have several chances to add a signature win to their resume while the Cyclones hope to stay close to home for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
Bracketology: Here's where Iowa State and Iowa stand 7 weeks away from Selection Sunday 2026
The Hawkeyes have several chances to add a signature win to their resume while the Cyclones hope to stay close to home for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The Hawkeyes have several chances to add a signature win to their resume while the Cyclones hope to stay close to home for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa cattle farmers say record-low numbers of cows pose more challenges for new ranchers trying to enter the industry.
New Iowa farmers struggle to grow due to rising costs, record-low cattle inventory
Iowa cattle farmers say record-low numbers of cows pose more challenges for new ranchers trying to enter the industry.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Iowa cattle farmers say record-low numbers of cows pose more challenges for new ranchers trying to enter the industry.
An 82-year-old Ankeny man received a fine and six months of probation after investigators say he stopped his vehicle to let a flock of geese cross the road, then accelerated into the flock when they were in the middle of his lane.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q0pCfa
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q0pCfa
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
An 82-year-old Ankeny man received a fine and six months of probation after investigators say he stopped his vehicle to let a flock of geese cross the road, then accelerated into the flock when they were in the middle of his lane.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q0pCfa
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q0pCfa
Forget Punxsutawney Phil, we've got Griff III.
Drake University launches 'Griff-Hog Day' to predict weather during Relays
Forget Punxsutawney Phil, we've got Griff III.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Forget Punxsutawney Phil, we've got Griff III.
Senate File 2051 would have eliminated an exemption in the Iowa Smokefree Air Act that allows smoking in gambling structures, excursion gambling boats, and racetracks.
Bill to prohibit smoking in Iowa casinos fails to advance in Senate
Senate File 2051 would have eliminated an exemption in the Iowa Smokefree Air Act that allows smoking in gambling structures, excursion gambling boats, and racetracks.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Senate File 2051 would have eliminated an exemption in the Iowa Smokefree Air Act that allows smoking in gambling structures, excursion gambling boats, and racetracks.
You can watch President Trump's event in Iowa live today on KCCI. Details: https://t.ly/FY7qE
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
You can watch President Trump's event in Iowa live today on KCCI. Details: https://t.ly/FY7qE
KCCI will livestream President Trump's event at 3 p.m. today in Clive.
Trump in Iowa: Livestream President Donald Trump's event Tuesday afternoon
KCCI will livestream President Trump's event at 3 p.m. today in Clive.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:23 PM
KCCI will livestream President Trump's event at 3 p.m. today in Clive.
Today's visit is part of the White House's strategy to have Trump travel out of Washington once a week ahead of the midterm elections to focus on affordability issues facing everyday Americans — an effort that keeps getting diverted by crisis.
Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse's Minneapolis shooting
Today's visit is part of the White House's strategy to have Trump travel out of Washington once a week ahead of the midterm elections to focus on affordability issues facing everyday Americans — an effort that keeps getting diverted by crisis.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Today's visit is part of the White House's strategy to have Trump travel out of Washington once a week ahead of the midterm elections to focus on affordability issues facing everyday Americans — an effort that keeps getting diverted by crisis.
Winter temperatures are sticking around, but we're starting to see signs of a warm-up in the extended forecast. Jon Rivas has the latest on Iowa's weather: https://t.ly/c3tok
January 27, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Winter temperatures are sticking around, but we're starting to see signs of a warm-up in the extended forecast. Jon Rivas has the latest on Iowa's weather: https://t.ly/c3tok
Courses at the University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom are launching later than expected this semester, with the center’s interim director canceling the first iteration of an American politics class.
First course at University of Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom pushed to March
Centers for civic education at Iowa's universities have spent the past months developing programming and courses for students and faculty.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Courses at the University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom are launching later than expected this semester, with the center’s interim director canceling the first iteration of an American politics class.
Trump's Iowa visit underscores competitive 3rd District race
Trump's Iowa visit underscores competitive 3rd District race
President Donald Trump's rally in Iowa's 3rd congressional district highlights the stakes for Republican Congressman Zach Nunn and the Democrats aiming to unseat him.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Trump's Iowa visit underscores competitive 3rd District race
Clive police stress safety, respect ahead of Trump visit and planned protests
Clive police stress safety, respect ahead of Trump visit and planned protests
Rehberg said protesters are allowed to bring signs, noisemakers and loudspeakers, and no permits are required to demonstrate. He added that officers will be present to ensure everyone remains safe and within the law.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Clive police stress safety, respect ahead of Trump visit and planned protests