Des Moines police justified in 2022 killing of armed teen, judge findsPolice shot and killed Trevontay 'T.J.' Jenkins, 16, during an armed standoff in 2022. A federal judge found the officers did not violate his rights.Des Moines Register4d agoWhole story →JusticeSecuritypolice shooting ruling
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy says Iran war raised prices in Iowa visitIn Des Moines, Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy blamed the Iran war for rising prices and inflation, saying he predicts the conflict will end soon.Des Moines Register16d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityJohn Kennedyiran war update
Were we not putting Iowa first under Kim Reynolds?Iowans have thoughts about the races for governor and secretary of agriculture in a new set of letters published Sept. 14-20, 2026.Des Moines Register19d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentKim Reynoldsiowa governor and secretary of agriculture races
Group seeks ethics probe of Pete Hegseth over Zach Nunn fundraiserFormer national security officials want a federal investigation into whether Secretary Pete Hegseth violated ethics rules at Zach Nunn's fundraiser.Des Moines Register21d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmenthatch act investigation
Gov. Kim Reynolds honored with National Guard Association's top awardGov. Kim Reynolds is one of just two Iowans to have won the National Guard Association of the United States' Harry S. Truman Award.Des Moines Register1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityKim Reynoldsnational guard award ceremony
VA secretary, Ashley Hinson talk veterans funding at Iowa roundtableSecretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson talked about veterans funding and mental health at a Marshalltown roundtable.Des Moines Register2mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityAshley Hinsonva funding roundtable