What are the Iowa caucuses and how do they work?

The race for the White House officially begins in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.

Election 2024: Why does Iowa kick off the presidential campaign?

Iowa's caucuses started modestly some 50 years ago. But they grew to hold a pivotal role in how the U.S. chooses a president.

Perry High School shooting: Student killed, 5 others injured in Iowa school shooting

A 17-year-old boy killed a sixth grader and wounded five others in a shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, on students' first day back after the holiday break, authorities said.

Iowa school shooting: 6th grade student killed, 5 others wounded

Police said a 17-year-old student shot five students and one administrator at Perry High School in Iowa before turning the gun on himself. One of the students, a sixth-grader, died.

Satanic Temple display destroyed at Iowa capitol; former Navy fighter pilot charged

Michael Cassidy, a former Mississippi statehouse candidate, is charged with criminal mischief for reportedly destroying the Satanic Temple display in Iowa's capitol building.

No. 7 Texas stays alone atop Big 12 after 26-16 win against Iowa State

With Saturday's 26-16 win against Iowa State, the Texas Longhorns extend its winning streak to five after an Oct. 7 loss to Oklahoma.

Iowa teen farms an acre of land to fill food banks with fresh veggies

Since her project began, 17-year-old Lauren Schroeder has grown more than 7,000 pounds of fresh produce for local food banks.

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.

Iowa firefighter arrested and charged in 13-arson spree

A 60-year-old Iowa firefighter, Kendall Eugene Rhoads, has been arrested and faces 13 counts of arson along with a charge of reckless use of fire or explosives, according to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office.

Indictment ignored and Donald Trump barely mentioned as GOP candidates pitch Iowa voters to challenge him

Seven GOP hopefuls campaigning to Iowa voters for the 2024 presidential nomination hardly mentioned the former president's new indictment accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election.

Leander brothers compete, win at Junior Olympics thanks to donors

Central Texans, both friends and strangers, stepped in and donated needed funds so Leander brothers Jahmai and Jahmaikel McKenzie could not only compete, but win at the Junior Olympics.

Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.