Western Iowa

It’s no secret people are moving away from rural areas of Iowa. The exodus toward bigger cities has been growing for decades. Fewer than a quarter of Iowans live in the country. In 1960, it was around 50%. One Iowan took an unusual route to reverse that trend.

A special election on Tuesday features two candidates from the same small town in northwest Iowa. The outcome could be an indicator of political sentiment in rural Iowa after recent contests in the state — and across the country — have favored Democratic candidates.

Republicans running for governor and the 4th Congressional District highlighted their conservative viewpoints during a forum in western Iowa. Some candidates expressed concern that U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who is running for governor, didn’t attend.

Republican contenders for the 4th Congressional District attended a campaign event in western Iowa organized by the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition.

As incumbent U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra eyes a run for governor, the field to replace him continues to grow. Republican Douglas Jensen wants federal politicians to do less grandstanding and focus on solving problems for the American people.

The Sac County Board of Supervisors picked Katie Stange to be the new sheriff last month. She's the first woman appointed to that role in more than a century.

Iowa farmers are seeing a drop in their income. Economists say one of the last indicators of a failing farm economy is land prices. A recent land auction gives a view into whether people on the ground level are worried.

Christian Schlaefer, a farmer from north central Iowa, is the latest Republican to join the race for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. There are now eight candidates who aim to replace incumbent Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra, who has yet to officially announce he’s running for governor.

Democrat Dave Dawson lives in one of the state's most conservative locations, but the northwest Iowa lawyer believes his experience and relatability can win over voters in the 4th Congressional District.

Democrat Catelin Drey beat Republican Christopher Prosch by 11% in a special election held Tuesday in northwest Iowa. The Iowa Senate district voted for President Trump by 10 points in 2024. After last night's victory, Democrats are claiming momentum in a red part of the state.