John Deere planning to close Ottumwa factory, move production to central Iowa
Deere said it plans to close its Ottumwa plant by the end of FY2028 and "end manufacturing operations" at its Clarion facility.
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$14M general obligation bond on ballot for PCM Community School District fails
The bond monies would have funded career and tech education spaces and a competition gym at the high school, as well as playgrounds at the Prairie City campus.
Vice President JD Vance says this one issue is what cost Republicans the midterms
In a lengthy online post, Vice President JD Vance blamed the war in Iran for big Republican losses in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections.
When will the new Congress be sworn in?
Democrats took back control of the Senate and the House during the midterm election. Here's when the new Congress will be sworn in.
Disney plans new round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees, reports say
Disney is planning another round of layoffs that could affect several thousand employees as the company looks to reduce costs, according to reports.
25,000 bags of kale chips recalled over toxic metal that can cause nerve damage and hair loss
A recall has been issued for kale chips sold in 2025 because they may contain elevated levels of thallium, a toxic metal found in nature.
For the first time, a member of Congress will have been born in the 21st century
Michael Alfonso, the 26-year-old Republican son-in-law of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, will become the youngest member of Congress.
'Mistletoe Murders' stars preview Season 3 of Hallmark holiday mystery series
Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney share what fans need to know ahead of the third season of "Mistletoe Murders," which premieres Thursday, Nov. 5, on Hallmark Channel.
CVS Health to split into two publicly traded companies
CVS Health will be splitting into two companies, retaining insurance and pharmacy benefits under CVS Health and rebranding retail pharmacy as CVS Pharmacy.
House Speaker Johnson won't seek top leadership position after Republican midterm losses. Here's the top contenders.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek party's top leadership position after widespread Republican losses in the midterm elections, according to AP sources.
Investigation into the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9 could take over a year
Investigators will likely require months to put together a report detailing what went wrong with a Learjet plane that violently crashed in Florida, killing nine.
How many governor seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the governor seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
When will Mississippi's US Senate race be called? Here are the latest numbers
Check this interactive, county-by-county map to see the latest in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde‑Smith.
Iranian officials say midterm results show US voters have rejected President Trump's war
Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections.
Urbandale voters pass measure for new police station, unofficial results show
The referendum will allow the city of Urbandale to issue up to $25 million in bonds for the design and construction of a new police station.
Saydel voters pass nearly $27 million bond referendum, unofficial results show
The bond referendum would fund facility, security and HVAC upgrades. School leaders argued the projects would be completed more efficiently via bond issue.
How to watch this weekend’s NFL games | Week 9
Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL season! Here are this week's matchups, what time each kicks off and how to watch them.
Democrat Aaron Ford wins in Nevada, becoming first Black man elected governor west of the Mississippi
With his victory over Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, Democrat Aaron Ford became the first Black person elected to governor west of the Mississippi.
How many House seats did Democrats win in the 2026 election?
The House flipped out of Republican control in the 2026 election with an overwhelming sweep by Democrats.
Election 2026: These races are still too close to call
Only two U.S. Senate races had yet to be called by 7 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, as well as results for several other U.S. House and state governor races.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
Students using Google software in schools won't be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to using AI.
Brenna Bird concedes to Democrat Nate Willems in Iowa Attorney General race
In 2022, Bird won the seat by more than 20,000 votes and ousted long-time Attorney General Tom Miller.
2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections, in a stunning referendum on President Donald Trump's Republican party.
How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts
Voters decided on 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen states during the midterm elections Tuesday.
Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means.
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Here's what that means when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.
Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson early Wednesday, ending her race for a sixth term.
President Trump reacts after Democrats win big in midterms
President Donald Trump took to Fox News late Tuesday to congratulate the Democrats and say he would accept the results.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions $482M jackpot? Winning numbers for Tuesday, Nov. 3
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday's $482 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Midterm election brings wave of historic firsts for some states and the US
The 2026 midterms shaped up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.
Christina Bohannan wins election in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District
The Democratic challenger unseated Republican incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who defeated Bohannan in two previous elections.
After midterm losses, Trump stares down the specter of Democratic probes and the race to succeed him
Democratic candidates flipped Republican-held seats across the country — including in Iowa.
Democrat Josh Turek wins election to US Senate from Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Iowa, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson.
Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP incumbent Roger Marshall, Democrats' 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years
Democrat Adam Hamilton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Kansas, defeating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in an upset victory for Democrats.
Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted in Ohio on Tuesday, flipping the seat for the Democrats.
Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas
Democrat James Talarico won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
Democrat Amy Acton won election Tuesday for governor of Ohio, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins election to US Senate from South Carolina
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican incumbent Darline Graham for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
Democrats capture governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to Republicans
Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes the nation’s first Black female governor, giving Dems a big lift toward capturing a majority of the nation’s governors’ offices.
2026 Alaska US Senate election results: Dan Sullivan vs. Mary Peltola
Track the results of the Alaska U.S. Senate race between Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola using the county-by-county map.
Keisha Lance Bottoms elected first black female governor in US history
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor of Georgia, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Who won between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon?
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to US Senate from Florida
Republican Ashley Moody won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to US Senate from North Carolina, flips Republican seat
Democrat Roy Cooper won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, the Associated Press called.
Chris Pappas defeats John E. Sununu to keep New Hampshire US Senate seat in Democratic hands
Democrat Chris Pappas won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing New Hampshire, defeating Republican John Sununu.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to US Senate from Georgia
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has won reelection from Georgia. Holding his seat was critical to his party's hopes of flipping control of the Senate.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Ashley Moody vs. Angie Dixon
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Missouri man arrested in Newton police child exploitation investigation
Newton police say the man had online conversations of a sexual nature with a Newton police detective posing as a 15-year-old.
Iowa US Senate race election results: Who won between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek?
Track the results of the Iowa U.S. Senate race between Rep. Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Miami, Georgia, Utah and Indiana are the top 4 teams in the initial College Football Playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff rankings have been revealed, with an undefeated Miami Hurricanes topping the list. Here's which teams made the bracket.
2026 Texas Governor race election results: Who won between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa?
Gov. Greg Abbott has conceded to Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the race for Texas governor. Track the results using this interactive map.
Live election night results: Who won the Texas Senate race 2026 between Ken Paxton and James Talarico?
Who won the Senate race in Texas? See a breakdown of votes and live results as Ken Paxton faced James Talarico.
2026 Kansas US Senate live election night results | Roger Marshall vs. Adam Hamilton
In a pivotal race for U.S. Senate control, Sen. Roger Marshall, endorsed by President Trump, faces Adam Hamilton, a pastor and "independent-minded Democrat."
Michigan Senate live election results: Who won between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed?
Track the results of the Michigan U.S. Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 election night results: House and Senate maps by state and district
Follow live 2026 U.S. House and Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 435 House races and 35 Senate races nationwide.
Live 2026 Senate election results: state-by-state map
Follow live 2026 U.S. Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 35 races across the country.
Takeaways: Voters punishing Trump as Hispanics and young people turn away from GOP
Can Democrats win both chambers of Congress? Will Trump interfere? Answers to some of the election's most pressing questions.
South Carolina US Senate race live election results | Who won between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews?
Track the results of the South Carolina U.S. Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott unseats incumbent Zach Nunn in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District
Nunn conceded to Trone Garriott shortly before the Associated Press called the race.
Live 2026 governor election results: map by state
Follow live 2026 governor election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 36 races nationwide.
Republican candidate Chris McGowan wins Iowa's 4th Congressional District
McGowan won with more than 57% of the vote, unofficial results show.
What is Amendment 1? Explaining the proposed constitutional amendment on Iowa ballots
Amendment 1 requires a supermajority vote in both the Iowa House and Senate to increase state income tax rates for individuals and corporations.
Josh Turek wins open US Senate seat for Iowa, Associated Press says
Josh Turek has successfully flipped Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat blue, marking the first time a Democrat has held the office since Tom Harkin.
Democrat Rob Sand will be Iowa's next governor, Associated Press says
Sand’s victory represents a shift in Iowa political power, putting an end to 15 years of Republican leadership in the state's top office.
2026 North Carolina US Senate election night results | Who won between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley?
Track the results of the North Carolina U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 House midterms election results: Live map with all 435 districts
Follow live 2026 U.S. House election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in all 435 congressional districts.
2026 Maine Senate race election results: Who won between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson?
Track the results for the key U.S. Senate race in Maine in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 New Hampshire US Senate election results | Who won between Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu?
Track the results of the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race between Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu in real-time using this interactive map.
2026 Georgia governor race election results: Who won between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 Election: What is inactive voter status?
In Iowa, registered voters are marked inactive in the state's voter database if they fail to vote in the most recent general election.
2026 Georgia US Senate election results: Who won between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Ohio governor's race live election results: Who won between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy?
Track the results of the Ohio governor's race between Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in real-time using the interactive, county-by-county map.
Maine Shaker Sister June Carpenter, one of the last in the U.S., dies at 88
Sister June Carpenter's death at 88 marks a loss for the last active Shaker community in the U.S.
Live results: Ohio US Senate special election | Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted
Track the results of the Ohio U.S. Senate race between Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted using the county-by-county map.
Iowa governor's race between Rob Sand and Zach Lahn tests Republicans' grip on state government
Iowa voters are choosing their next governor in a competitive race between Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn.
Bethesda Game Studios unveils 'Sentinel' as title for 'The Elder Scrolls VI' in 40th anniversary video
Bethesda reveals "The Elder Scrolls VI" will be titled "Sentinel," marking a new chapter in the video game series.
24-year-old woman running New York City Marathon for charity dies after collapsing nearly 2 miles from the finish
A Pennsylvania woman running the New York City Marathon for the first time to raise money for charity collapsed, nearly 2 miles from the finish line, and later died.
Justice Department sends 1,000 election monitors across 50 states
The Justice Department is sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states in a move it calls the "largest monitoring effort in history."
Plane parts found as far as 3.8 miles from crash site in South Florida, NTSB official says
Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact.
Daily Dose: Health insurance scam alerts, a surprise billing standoff and possible changes to pregnant worker protections
From warnings about misleading health insurance ads to a growing dispute over unpaid medical bills, here's your daily dose of health news.
Escaped Tennessee prisoner captured in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
Officers took Tennessee escaped prisoner Jacob Morley into custody after a nine-day manhunt that spanned multiple states.
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials.
Former Madison County Treasurer sentenced to probation, community service
Amanda DeVos pleaded guilty to third-degree fraudulent practices and had her other charges, including theft and felonious misconduct, dismissed in a plea agreement.
Why are there no NBA games on Election Day?
The NBA encourages fans to vote by not scheduling games on Election Day, with its "Get in the Game. VOTE." campaign.
Election Day | Discounts on rideshares and transportation to the polls
Need to get to a polling place to cast your ballot? Here are discounts to get you where you need to go.
Nicole Taylor, country singer in triplet trio Taylor Red, dies at 35
Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music trio Taylor Red, has died at age 35 after a battle with breast cancer, her sisters announced on social media.
'Dancing with the Stars' winner, 'Bachelor' alum arrested on second DWI charge in 13 months
Melissa Rycroft Strickland, who was a contestant on "The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars," was arrested for the second time in 13 months.
US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, President Trump says
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East.
Spanish soccer player dies after on-field collision
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a 30-year-old Tenerife soccer player died following an on-field collision.
Officials found teenager who was missing teenager from Boone
The 17-year-old was found safe, according to a Facebook post from Boone Police Department.
Will mail be delivered on Election Day?
Is mail delivered on Election Day? Here's what you need to know about deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx and Amazon on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Actors who portrayed Weasley twins preview Season 3 as hosts of 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking'
James and Oliver Phelps preview their roles as hosts of the third season of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking," with new episodes airing Wednesdays on Food Network.
'The Institute' cast previews Season 2 of Stephen King-adapted TV show
Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman preview the second season of "The Institute," which is adapted from Stephen King's 2019 book by the same name.
When do polls close on Election Day? A guide to voting times in all 50 states
When do polls close on Election Day? A complete guide to poll closing times for every state on Nov. 3, 2026, for the midterm elections.
Are stores closed today? Here's what's open and closed on Election Day
Are stores closed Tuesday, Nov. 3? Here's a look at what's open and closed on Election Day.
When do polls close in Iowa?
Stay with Local 5 on Election Day to see results from across Iowa and the rest of the U.S.
LIVE UPDATES: Midterm election results as Democrats take control of Congress
Election Day will determine the balance of power in Congress and a host of other issues across the U.S. Here's the latest from across the country.
Democrats win the US House and take unified control of Congress
Democrats won the U.S. Senate and were on the brink of winning the House on Tuesday. Here's the latest.