Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete ... Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at [email protected] or 515-284-8244. Follow her on X at @brianneDMR.

An event for Kari Lake in Iowa was conveniently canceled after wayward Sen. Joni Ernst voted to confirm Trump's Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

Chris Leguisano was not there to celebrate Christmas or several milestones for her children and grandchildren for the last five and a half months. Despite

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said that her party will stress economic issues as it tries to rebuild support with voters.

Chris Leguisano was not there to celebrate Christmas or several milestones for her children and grandchildren for the last five and a half months. Despite her absence, her family holds out hope that Leguisano is still alive nearly six months after she was reportedly kidnapped in Mexico.

From activists on the far right to Elon Musk, allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back his Cabinet picks and

Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and

From activists on the far right to Elon Musk, allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for

Pool closings, nurses unions, and taxes for driving into Des Moines are topics raised in letters published Jan. 20-26, 2025.

The Laken Riley Act is awaiting President Donald Trump's signature. With a portion of it inspired by the death of an Iowa woman, her mother shares their story.

Joni Ernst of Iowa sponsored an amendment to the ... Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at [email protected] or 515-284-8244.