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GOP White House hopefuls face mounting pressure to stop Trump in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As the six-month sprint to the Iowa caucuses begins, the sprawling field of Republican presidential candidates is facing growing pressure to prove they can become serious challengers to former President Donald Trump. The urgency is particularly acute for Florida Gov. ...

Iowa man wins Fourth of July Key Lime Pie Eating Championship in Florida Keys

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — New York had its hot dog eating contest to celebrate Independence Day. But the Florida Keys had a sweeter alternative on Tuesday. The Key Lime Pie Eating Championship in Key West, where Key lime pie originated, was won by Joshua Mogle, a 38-year-old Altoona, Iowa, tire ...

A conservative leader wants to oust Iowa justices over their abortion ruling

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An anti-abortion leader is calling for the resignation or removal of three Iowa Supreme Court justices who voted against reinstating the state's strict ban on most abortions. Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of conservative Christian group The Family Leader, ...

Davenport hires outside firms to investigate partial building collapse

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two companies have been tasked with investigating the partial collapse of a six-story apartment building in Iowa that left three dead, many injured and dozens displaced, the city of Davenport announced Wednesday. The city hired White Birch Group, LLC, and SOCOTEC ...

Iowa city hires outside firms to investigate partial building collapse

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two companies have been tasked with investigating the partial collapse of a six-story apartment building in Iowa that left three dead, many injured and dozens displaced, the city of Davenport announced Wednesday. The city hired White Birch Group, LLC, and SOCOTEC ...

Iowa governor signs bill loosening child labor laws

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa teenagers could work more jobs and for longer hours under a bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Kim Reynolds. The Republican governor signed the law after it was approved by the Legislature earlier in May with only Republican support. Several states are embracing ...