Reportedly, 4 were Democrats and 7 were Republicans. Gunman was reportedly leaning Democrat, though registered Independent. picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

In an effort to rope in as many votes as possible in the Iowa caucus, Hillary Clinton is offering to provide free babysitting for voters. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

This film is about an Iowa schoolteacher who, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in 1968, gave her third-grade students a first-hand experience in the meaning of discrimination. This is the story of what she taught the children, and the impact that lesson had on their lives." This teacher was able to get a very life altering view point of understanding across to young children... read full post picked by Turtle 2 years ago

State lawmakers raised eyebrows when they voted earlier on Wednesday to change the name of the Department of Elder Affairs to the Department on Aging, or DOA. picked by kakana 9 months ago

I'm not saying anything either way, just watch it. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

Riverside dubs itself birthplace of famed captain, hopes tourists flock in picked by mennufer 3 years ago

A Polk County judge on Thursday struck down Iowa’s law banning same-sex marriage and ordered the county recorder to permit gay and lesbian couples to marry. picked by muppet 2 years ago

22-year-old car salesman charged with murdering five members of his family appeared briefly Tuesday in a courtroom packed with relatives and neighbors. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

Large chunks of ice, one of them reportedly about 50 pounds, fell from the sky in this northeast Iowa city, smashing through a woman's roof and tearing through nearby trees. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The Great Ape Trust in Des Moines, Iowa, is home to seven Bonobos -- a close relative of the chimpanzee -- and three orangutans. But if you think Iowa might be a strange place for them to live, don't say it out loud … these apes understand English.

Really...

No kidding.... picked by drnothing 2 years ago

Save your Google Earth screenshot now, it's about to become a collectors edition! picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

How can he not know that cops like doughnuts? picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Iowa lawyers seeking restitution for 'pain and suffering' of consumers! picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

DUBUQUE, Iowa - A woman delivering the newspaper was treated for hypothermia after falling into a snow-filled storm drain, where she was stuck for more than an hour. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

On a recent crisp autumn afternoon in Iowa, video cameras captured an unusual and visually dramatic result of two air masses colliding... picked by molnatisi 2 years ago

Other countries have unveiled plans recently for large-scale renewable energy projects, but the U.S. has some impressive projects of its own. Trade Wind Energy is planning a very ambitious wind farm in Iowa. One that will cost $1.5 billion and, when completed, will generate 500 MW of energy. picked by D8493001LL 11 months ago

and how was your Christmas? picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The stray and feral cats that have overrun a middle American town can meow a little louder now that they have gotten a reprieve from a bounty the mayor had put on their whiskers -- a bounty he says he initiated to address the community's rampant cat problem.
*Updated to this story. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

And adds her sob story to her stump speech without asking. As a former waiter...I am flabbergasted. This woman must be stopped. picked by blurmore 2 years ago