Helicopters collide below Mount Everest base camp, killing 1 person and injuring 2
Two helicopters collided while trying to land just below Mount Everest’s base camp. The crash Tuesday killed at least one person and injured two others.
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El Niño brings rare tropical fish to U.S. West Coast that have never been recorded there before
Juvenile razor surgeonfish from Mexico are showing up off southern California, and researchers say warm El Niño water is bringing other rare fish to the area.
Des Moines City Council picks corporate headquarters proposal over arts center for vacant lot
The Des Moines City Council approved selling a vacant lot to Heart of America for $1 million to build its headquarters.
Did anyone win Powerball's $793M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Nov. 2
A $793 million jackpot was up for grabs in Monday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
$165K in iPhones, clothing stolen from Utah recovered during Clive PD traffic stop
47-year-old Kamau Evans of Philadelphia has bonded out of jail for his drug charges but faces pending felony theft charges in Iowa and Utah, officials said.
US conducts defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says
The United States conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday.
Voters to decide on Madrid Community School's $4.3M bond referendum aimed at career development
Madrid Community Schools calls on voters to pass a bond aimed at improving its junior-senior high school.
Energy drinks may be linked to serious heart problems in young adults, study says
A study shows a link between high levels of caffeine and serious heart problems in young adults, according to the American Heart Association.
Satanic Temple wins right to stage holiday event in Iowa Capitol’s rotunda
The ACLU of Iowa has won a preliminary injunction that clears the way for The Satanic Temple to stage a holiday event next month in the Iowa Capitol rotunda. In August, the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the state in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa over the state’s repeated refusal
US Supreme Court rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to freeze California vote counting
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, mere hours before Election Day in the midterms that will determine control of Congress, denied the Trump administration’s final attempt to force California to set aside the ballots of 20,000 people it suspects are noncitizens. The decision marked a significant blow to President Donald…
Grinnell College Poll shows increased confidence in correct vote counts for midterms
More Americans are confident in the integrity of vote counts for the midterm elections than in past election cycles, according to a poll authored by Grinnell College students and faculty. The Grinnell College Poll, delivered every two years since 2018, was administered by YouGov through a web survey in mid-October and…
Trump promotes Reflecting Pool renovation the day before the election
WASHINGTON — One day before his party is forecast to lose control of the U.S. House, and possibly the Senate, President Donald Trump gathered guests and press at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to tout the “magnificent” renovation of the monument — a monthslong project plagued by algae, reclosure and false…
Commentary: After all the campaign spending and voting, America’s issues keep rollin’ along
When approaching another election, I am reminded of a song from “Show Boat,” a play on Broadway in 1927 about the Mississippi River. The lyrics that caught my attention went like this: “I’m tired of living and scared of dying, but ol’ man river, he just keeps rollin’ along.” From one election to another, we,
High voter turnout prompts long lines for final day of early voting
DES MOINES, Iowa — High voter turnout in Polk County led to long lines for the final day of early voting. Data from the Secretary of State's Office indicates a 36% increase in voter turnout across Iowa this year compared to the last midterm election in 2022. As of Monday morning, the Secretary of State's
Iowan accused of running unlicensed hospital makes ‘sovereign citizen’ claim
An Iowa man criminally charged with running an unlicensed hospital in a rural area of Appanoose County is alleging in court that as “a living man” he is not under the jurisdiction of the state’s licensing boards. In August 2026, Centerville’s Old Cabin Retreat, which had allegedly been operating as a hospital or…
As a potential Democratic wave looms, Trump’s DOJ angles for last-minute power over midterms
American democracy faces one of its biggest stress tests of the modern era, as President Donald Trump’s sprawling campaign for power over elections encounters a firewall of judges, state election workers and voting rights leaders heading into Election Day. A cascade of courtroom losses over the weekend dealt a major…
As candidates call to fund IWiLL, some counties ask for local conservation bonds
Funding a trust to support Iowa’s natural resources and water has come up repeatedly on the campaign trail ahead of Tuesday’s elections, but some counties have successfully initiated bond referendums to support projects locally. On Tuesday, Dubuque County voters will be asked to approve an $18 million dollar bond to…
Medical episode possible cause of fatal Des Moines crash, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A medical episode is being investigated as a possible factor in a deadly crash in Des Moines Monday morning. At around 10:30 a.m., officers with the Des Moines Police Department responded to a report of a crash with an injury in the parking lot of UnityPoint - Iowa Lutheran Hospital, located
Satanic Temple Iowa able to host holiday event at state capitol, federal judge rules
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Satanic Temple Iowa will be able to host its holiday event at the Iowa State Capitol this December following a federal court ruling. The ACLU of Iowa announced that a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, ordering state officials to allow The Satanic Temple Iowa to host its
Look WHO's Talking: Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons joined WHO 13's Calyn Thompson on Look WHO's Talking. The two talked about how special the 2026 State Fair was, particularly the record-breaking attendance and the America 250 displays. While exciting, they also talked about the challenges that come with welcoming…
Ex-Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos sentenced for fraud
WINTERSET, Iowa -- Former Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos learned her sentence on Monday after pleading guilty in a case where she was accused of falsifying documents to show she had paid annual state taxes and fees when she had not. The 39-year-old was was elected to a four-year term in November 2022 and began
Investigation underway into shooting during Altoona Trick-or-Treating
ALTOONA, Iowa -- An investigation is underway after a shooting occurred during trick-or-treating in Altoona on Halloween night. The Altoona Police Department said that at around 6:40 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 800 block of 10th Street NW during the city's trick-or-treat time. An…
Iowans in the NFL: Hooker’s career day, Campbell’s injury lead Week 8
DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Hawkeye intercepted an Iowa-born quarterback three times Sunday. The quarterback still accounted for six touchdowns and won the game. Amani Hooker and Joe Burrow provided two of Week 8’s biggest performances as Cincinnati beat Tennessee 43-36 in overtime. Elsewhere, Iowa connections helped…
Iowa's measles outbreak continues to grow
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A measles outbreak continues to grow in southwest Iowa. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Friday that the number of confirmed measles cases in the state rose to 42. The majority of cases have been found in southwest Iowa; however, additional cases have been found in…
How to vote on election day in Iowa (2026 edition)
Iowans are voting early in large numbers this year, but most people who participate in the 2026 election will cast their ballot between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on November 3. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to vote at the polls this Tuesday. This post also lays out the options for
Voting like my life depends on it
John Gilbert farms with a brother, a son, and their wives along South Fork, a tributary of the Iowa River. In addition to non-GMO row crops, they raise small grains, forages, cattle, and antibiotic free pigs they sell to Niman Ranch. John is a volunteer with the Southfork Watershed Alliance, and is active in Practical…
Strong public schools start with supporting teachers
Molly Buck is a public school teacher, Democratic candidate for House District 41, and former Iowa state representative. I’ve been a teacher for more than 30 years, and I can tell you that teaching in Iowa today looks very different from when I first arrived. When I started teaching, I thought I’d found an educator’s
Beware of smooth-talking politicians
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City and has been connected to Iowa’s public schools for 38 years. He taught for eleven years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association regional director for 27 years until retiring. He can be reached at [email protected] My mom warned, if the Fuller Brush man…
Farmers facing foreclosure deserve help, a chance to move forward
Jacob Welper is a lifelong North Iowan and is running for House District 59. For a farm family, a foreclosure notice can put far more than a business at risk. It can threaten a home, a livelihood and land that holds generations of family history. In North Iowa, the consequences extend beyond the farm gate.
Hunger is not someone else’s problem in Ankeny
Amy Tagliareni is a former member of the Ankeny school board and the Democratic candidate for House District 42. Ankeny is a community known for its growing neighborhoods, strong schools and families who work hard to build a good life. But there is another reality that deserves our attention: some of our neighbors are…
Can money buy the GOP love?
Dan Guild is a lawyer and project manager who lives in New Hampshire. In addition to writing for Bleeding Heartland, he has written for CNN and Sabato’s Crystal Ball. He also contributed to the Washington Post’s 2020 primary simulations. Follow him on X @dcg1114. “Money is the mother’s milk of politics” – Jesse Unruh…
Thoughts about the debate in Iowa’s third Congressional district
Gerald Ott of Ankeny was a high school English teacher and for 30 years a school improvement consultant for the Iowa State Education Association. This post first appeared on Substack. On October 27, I watched the debate between Democratic challenger Sarah Trone Garriott and Republican incumbent Zach Nunn, who are…