Judge mulls fate of Trump poll lawsuit

The attorney for President Donald Trump argued in court Friday that while he has no evidence to support a claim that a 2024 pre-election poll constituted fraud, the president’s lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and its pollster should be allowed to proceed.

The president has claimed in court that the opinion poll, published just three days before the November 2024 election and showing him trailing his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, by 3 points in Iowa, was fraudulent. He is suing the newspaper and pollster J. Ann Selzer, alleging consumer fraud and citing the fact that he ultimately beat Harris in Iowa by more than 13 points.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds rallied Iowa Republicans Friday at the Republican Party of Iowa’s annual Lincoln Dinner fundraiser in Des Moines.

Reynolds, who is not running for reelection, touted her efforts in trying to turn out Republicans for November’s general election, saying that she plans to visit all 99 counties before her term ends.

Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

The number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose 7.8% in 2025 as the dust begins to settle on some of the state’s — and neighboring states’ — newer abortion restrictions, Nebraska Examiner reports.

Boone to upgrade water infrastructure to meet increased demand from dairy plant

A central Iowa city is planning to drill a new well to keep the nitrate levels in its tap water below the federal drinking water nitrate limits when a dairy processing facility comes online and increases water demand on the system. 

Iowa had twice the drinking water violations for nitrate in 2025 as in 2024

A report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows Iowa had 36 nitrate-related drinking water violations in 2025, which is more than double the number reported in 2024. 

Iowa confirms first case of measles in 2026

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that a vaccinated Iowa adult has contracted the measles virus.

Iowans can catch the buzz and help out bumble bees

Volunteers across Iowa conducted nearly 500 bumble bee atlas surveys in 2025, which was more than three times the number of surveys conducted the year prior. 

After Nebraska sanctions and federal charges, Iowa nurse surrenders license

Almost two years after the State of Nebraska revoked a nurse’s ability to practice there for posing a “significant risk to public safety,” Iowa’s Board of Nursing has agreed to accept the nurse’s surrender of her license to practice in Iowa.

Judge dismisses central claim in wrongful death case against Iowa nursing home

A Polk County judge has dismissed one of the central claims in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Pleasant Hill nursing home.

Parts of Iowa flooded after storm events that dumped two months worth of rain

Some areas of Iowa received more than two month’s worth of rain in a 36-hour period, leaving fields and basements flooded, according to the latest Iowa weather summary and crop progress and condition report.

For 15 years, Iowa’s prisons have asked for air conditioning. This year something is different.  

For years, the Iowa Department of Corrections has been asking lawmakers for funding to install air conditioning at the Anamosa State Penitentiary and the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility – prisons that regularly house more than 1,000 men each. 

Iowa State University Lake LaVerne project dredges up history, items lost to time

Dredging of Lake LaVerne’s depths has revealed the Iowa State University lake’s role as a time capsule, hiding spot and trash can as university officials look to its future as a campus landmark.

Swim advisories have been posted at 20 Iowa state beaches since Memorial Day

Twenty state park beaches in Iowa have had swimming not recommended notices posted at least once since the Iowa Department of Natural Resources began monitoring the beaches for bacteria and harmful algal blooms at the end of May.

America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?

An array of merchandise and influence is on sale for the 250th birthday of the United States. But it’s not clear how much money the sales are raising, or where the proceeds are going.

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