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Iowa Reporter Goes On Trial In Case That Raises Press Freedom Concerns

1:45pm March 08, 2021

by Scott Neuman

The Des Moines Register reporter, Andrea Sahouri, was arrested as she covered a Black Lives Matter protest. "Treating media work as a crime is a human rights violation," Amnesty International said.

Iowa's new domestic violence intervention program, ACTV, aims to change abusers' behavior by teaching them emotional awareness.

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Iowa Tries A New Domestic Violence Intervention: Mindfulness

7:22am October 21, 2017

by Sarah Boden

Iowa has a new intervention program for domestic abusers, which aims to develop their emotional awareness. In early studies, the program outperformed traditional classes that address control issues.

President-elect Donald Trump waves to supporters during a rally Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump Supporters to Detractors: 'Pull Up Your Panties' And Stop Whining

11:58am December 10, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Despite skepticism of Trump — and losing the popular vote — his supporters say it's time to move on and trust the president-elect to figure things out. They're willing to give him a very long leash.

National

Suspect In 'Ambush-Style' Killings Of 2 Iowa Police Officers Is In Custody

12:36pm November 02, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Police say both officers were sitting in their squad cars in the Des Moines area when they were shot in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A suspect was taken into custody hours later.

Republican Presidential candidates arrive for the final Republican Presidential debate before the Iowa caucus in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday.

The Stream: Iowa GOP Debate Edition

11:20pm January 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

There's a big elephant not in the room ahead of tonight's Fox News Iowa Republican debate: Donald Trump.

The Last Candidate To Skip The Final Iowa Debate? Ronald Reagan

12:29pm January 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Television debates have been a mainstay in presidential campaigns since 1976. Now, the GOP presidential front-runner is taking a big gamble just days before the Iowa caucuses.

Caprese salad on a stick is one of the healthier options at this year's Iowa State Fair.

Eating Healthy At The Iowa State Fair Means Salad On A Stick

2:28pm August 24, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

A rite of passage at an Iowa State Fair awash with deep-fried Oreos and foot-long corndogs is trying food on a stick. And it's an uphill road for those pushing healthy choices — or even a balance.

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