West Des Moines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convenes hundreds in Iowa to try for access to November ballot

Politics
Amanda Smith

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a one-day blitz Saturday to gain access to Iowa’s presidential ballot ...

5 takeaways from a big night in Iowa

U.S.
Amanda Smith

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Eight years ago, Donald Trump left Iowa wounded, finishing second to Sen. Ted Cruz and still far ...

West Des Moines Historical Society fundraiser aims to preserve two historic buildings

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Home to some of the oldest buildings in Polk County, the West Des Moines Historical Society has launched a major fundraiser, with ...

Why the Israel-Hamas war has soared into the top issues for Iowa GOP voters

Politics
Amanda Smith

Republican voters are keyed in on prices, government spending and other domestic issues in the 2024 presidential race — but there’s one ...

Tim Scott shifts the bulk of his resources to Iowa as campaign struggles nationally

Politics
Amanda Smith

Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential campaign is going “all-in” on the Iowa caucuses as his White House bid struggles to gain momentum nationally ...