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At a town hall in Mason City, Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson was questioned by constituents about her stance on deportations, DOGE and tariffs.

Political scientists discuss the latest headlines, including another heated town hall held by Sen. Chuck Grassley and Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision not to seek reelection in 2026.

Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley hosted a crowded town hall meeting in southeast Iowa's Lee County, where constituents aired concerns about his response to recent actions taken by the Trump administration.

As negotiations for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia continue without a solid resolution, a different conflict plays out for Ukrainian refugees living in Iowa. Some fear being forced to leave their new and peaceful lives.

Thirty-five ballots cast by non-U.S. citizens were counted in Iowa’s 2024 general election, according to Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. He said 277 noncitizens were registered to vote, after initially flagging more than 2,000 people as possible noncitizens.

Iowa political scientists analyze the latest news at home and abroad, including an Iowa bill that would change county supervisor elections and the Trump administration's feud with a federal judge.

Refugee resettlement services are running out of money as they wait for federal reimbursements. The nonprofit Lutheran Services of Iowa says it has not been reimbursed for $1.5 million owed by the federal government.

Reading proficiency for fourth and eighth graders has been on the decline since before the pandemic.

Last week, lawmakers pushed ahead with several policy proposals and Gov. Kim Reynolds unveiled her plans for improving health care access.

All state and local law enforcement agencies in Iowa would be required to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain immigrants who don’t have legal status under a bill advanced Thursday by Republicans on an Iowa House subcommittee.