Thursday, November 5th, 2026

Dubuque is consolidating its schools to address a budget deficit. A firearms policy for Ames’ public transit system has changed after an ISU student sued the city. And victims of domestic violence homicides span all demographics, but the perpetrators are primarily men.

Governor-elect Rob Sand says he wants to cut the state budget deficit at least in half. Small retailers are worried about implementing a new federal rule for SNAP. And many Iowans with disabilities face barriers trying to access at home care through Medicaid waivers.

All three victims in a Des Moines shooting are in stable condition. Two eastern Iowa communities are losing one of their largest employers. And how are rising costs and federal restrictions impacting school lunch programs?

Voter turnout in Iowa was the highest it's been for a midterm in three decades. The Iowa Democratic party chair reflects on the Democratic wins in the midterms. And how are prolonged high average temperatures impacting college football?

There's been a blue wave with several Iowa seats helping flip the control of Congress. Democrat Rob Sand will be Iowa's next governor. And a few state offices are still too close to call as of early Wednesday morning.

It's Election Day! A federal judge has cleared the way for the Satanic Temple of Iowa to host a holiday display at the Iowa Capitol rotunda. And how could data center developments impact Iowa's landfills?

President Trump made his second visit to Iowa in the last two weeks. Iowa voters share their concerns ahead of the midterms. And could this be the last time we set our clocks back an hour?

President Trump has cancelled his rally in Dubuque. Two health clinics who have been working together for decades are struggling to agree on a contract. And what are the candidates for governor saying as a final push to voters?

Iowa's top election official is dismissing fears of federal interference in the midterm elections. Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Josh Turek is responding to bipartisan backlash from his new ad. And Grimes has added data center development regulations.

The candidates for Iowa governor debated last night, as well as the candidates for the 3rd congressional district. Gov. Kim Reynolds' Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force has released its recommendations. And the Trump Administration is trying to speed up nuclear development.