Iowa Politics

Advocates are raising concerns about recent restrictions put in place in some of Iowa's prisons. The changes come in the wake of the killings of two staffers at the Anamosa State Penitentiary, allegedly by two inmates. Some loved ones worry the conditions behind bars may lead to further violence.

River to River host Ben Kieffer speaks with a variety of guests about the top news stories from this week in Iowa.

This investigation could answer key questions surrounding the insurrection. But will facts matter to some politicians pushing false notions about what happened?

Extreme heat is posing a danger to vulnerable people throughout Iowa this week, with heat indices well above 100 degrees in some areas. The temperatures are especially concerning for some of the state’s prisons, which don’t have air conditioning.

Prosecutors sought to poke holes in new testimony presented in court Tuesday in the case of Cristhian Bahena Rivera. His attorneys want another trial after new evidence surfaced related to the 2018 death of Mollie Tibbetts.

Does a one-term representative stand a chance against one of the oldest members of Congress and one of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history?

Former one-term Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer has become the first major Democrat to challenge Republican Senator Chuck Grassley. The Cedar Rapids Democrat announced her bid for Senate on Thursday.

Republicans try to squash the vaccine hesitation members of the party stoked. But is this messaging too late?

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson has taken the helm of the university during a time of transition. After officially starting the job last week, Wilson says she’s hit the ground running, and says she's "forward facing," with no plan plans to second guess her predecessor's decisions.

A judge has denied the defense’s request for more information on other potential suspects in the death of Mollie Tibbetts. Cristhian Bahena Rivera, who was convicted of killing her, is seeking a new trial after new witnesses came forward in the case.