Is Donald Trump serious about running for president?

He's flirted with a bid before, but he's taking some real steps toward a run this time

• Apr 30, 2015

Ex-Iowa lawmaker acquitted of sexually abusing wife who had dementia

Henry Rayhons, 78, was accused of having sex with wife at nursing home after being told she was no longer capable of consenting

• Apr 22, 2015

Bird flu confirmed at Iowa farm; 5.3M chickens to be destroyed

Highly infectious and deadly virus confirmed; experts say it's too early to predict impact on egg prices

• Apr 20, 2015

New environmental ads target presidential hopefuls in Iowa

On the fifth anniversary of BP's Gulf oil spill, progressive group Americans United for Change launches an anti-oil campaign

• Apr 19, 2015

Can O'Malley be Clinton's progressive challenger?

The former Maryland governor's liberal record is enticing to Democrats

• Apr 16, 2015

Hidden dams outdated, but a deadly threat in U.S.

The small, concrete dams make for wide, smooth waterways, but have "created a very elegant trap for human beings," officials warns

• Apr 15, 2015

Dickerson: Manufacturing authenticity: Hillary Clinton

What the former secretary of state, senator and first lady has going for her that other candidates don't

• Apr 14, 2015

"Obamadale" Iowans looking for fresh Clinton message

After a 1,000-mile road trip in her "Scooby van," Clinton will speak in a town where supporters are "Ready for Hillary"

• Apr 14, 2015

Hillary Clinton's van tour to Iowa

Hillary Clinton is on her way to the first public stop on her campaign

• Apr 13, 2015

Authorities at a loss in case of Iowa barn theft

Yes, the barn itself was stolen -- dismantled beam by beam

• Apr 7, 2015

Dickerson on sweating the small stuff: Why our politicians are getting too timid

People complain about our frivolous politics, but the greater danger may be our timid campaigns.

• Mar 19, 2015

Adviser to Scott Walker resigns after bashing Iowa

Liz Mair, a GOP strategist, was criticized by Iowa Republicans for remarks about the state's caucus, immigration, and agricultural subsidies

• Mar 18, 2015

Dickerson: The email antidote: Hillary, get thee to Iowa

If Hillary Clinton wants to push past her email troubles, she should get herself to Iowa, Democratic strategists advise

• Mar 13, 2015

Dickerson: Reality bites for Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton says she brings real-world experience. So when is she going to get serious about the questions over her private email account?

• Mar 9, 2015

Will Jeb Bush have a corn problem?

With his refusal to fully embrace a program promoting ethanol use, the 2016 GOP hopeful might have distanced himself from Iowa Republicans

• Mar 7, 2015

In Iowa, Jeb Bush takes on conservative hurdles

Former Florida governor addresses elephants in the room at every opportunity as he reintroduces himself to Iowa Republicans

• Mar 7, 2015

Dickerson: The Republican Race for Iowa

Every GOP presidential candidate is making a play for the Hawkeye State. That's something we haven't seen in a long time

• Mar 6, 2015