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# iowa - This year 2022

Parents and six-year-old daughter shot dead in tent at US park

# US

Parents and six-year-old daughter shot dead in tent at US park

Jul 25th 2022, 10:01 AM 57,931 Views 0 Comments

The family’s nine-year-old son survived the shooting.

Six teenagers arrested after 15-year-old killed in US school shooting

# Iowa

Six teenagers arrested after 15-year-old killed in US school shooting

Mar 8th 2022, 8:45 PM 27,353 Views 6 Comments

The suspects, all from Des Moines, Iowa, are charged with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.

# Iowa

At least six killed in US tornado

Mar 6th 2022, 7:45 AM 11,670 Views 2 Comments

Two children are among the dead.

# iowa - All time

Bernie Sanders claims victory as review ordered of Iowa results by Democratic Party's chairman

# Contested Result

Bernie Sanders claims victory as review ordered of Iowa results by Democratic Party's chairman

Feb 6th 2020, 10:20 PM 18,771 Views 31 Comments

Democratic Party chairman Tom Perez has demanded a review of the results.

Buttigieg and Sanders neck-and-neck in Iowa as Biden acknowledges 'gut punch'

# White House

Buttigieg and Sanders neck-and-neck in Iowa as Biden acknowledges 'gut punch'

Feb 6th 2020, 7:37 AM 13,365 Views 20 Comments

Senator Elizabeth Warren and former vice president Joe Biden are in third and fourth place.

Larry Donnelly: If luck and timing count in politics, then both are in Trump's favour for November

# Iowa Caucuses

Larry Donnelly: If luck and timing count in politics, then both are in Trump's favour for November

Feb 5th 2020, 6:27 PM 9,307 Views 12 Comments

Buttigeg, Bloomberg and Trump were the winners in Iowa, writes Larry Donnelly from Boston.

Iowa caucus results majorly delayed due to 'quality checks' and new reporting rules

# Democrats

Iowa caucus results majorly delayed due to 'quality checks' and new reporting rules

Feb 4th 2020, 7:51 AM 12,795 Views 33 Comments

The Democratic Party said the problem was not a result of a “hack or an intrusion”.

What are the Iowa caucuses and why do they matter?

# Uselex2020

What are the Iowa caucuses and why do they matter?

Feb 4th 2020, 6:15 AM 9,699 Views 7 Comments

Democrats in the US are choosing their election candidate to take on Trump.

Iowa to vote for Democrat they want to challenge Trump in presidential election

# US Elections 2020

Iowa to vote for Democrat they want to challenge Trump in presidential election

Feb 3rd 2020, 8:24 AM 13,738 Views 29 Comments

Former VP Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie sanders are the frontrunners.

All eyes on Iowa: A view of the Democratic candidates from the key state

# US Election 2020

All eyes on Iowa: A view of the Democratic candidates from the key state

Nov 10th 2019, 12:00 PM 10,548 Views 11 Comments

Irish journalist Colm Quinn is on the ground in Iowa to see how the Democratic frontrunners are doing.

Man charged with murder after Spanish champion golfer found dead at US course

# Celia Barquin Arozamena

Man charged with murder after Spanish champion golfer found dead at US course

Sep 18th 2018, 1:58 PM 46,536 Views 2 Comments

Celia Barquin Arozamena’s body was found yesterday in Iowa.

# Abortion

Iowa lawmakers approve most restrictive abortion bill in US

May 2nd 2018, 9:37 PM 19,117 Views 89 Comments

The legislation will see a ban on most abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected.

The 'sexy' side of criminal law - fixing wrongful convictions, and why people confess to crimes they didn't commit

# Making Amends

The 'sexy' side of criminal law - fixing wrongful convictions, and why people confess to crimes they didn't commit

Jan 25th 2018, 6:05 AM 11,955 Views 8 Comments

Living your life after 20 years spent outside society for a crime you didn’t commit is no joke says president of the Innocence Project of Iowa Brian Farrell.

Suspect in custody over fatal shooting of police officers in ambush attack in the US

# Iowa

Suspect in custody over fatal shooting of police officers in ambush attack in the US

Nov 2nd 2016, 2:53 PM 21,428 Views 42 Comments

The shootings took place early this morning.

Anti-Trump protesters hurl rocks and bottles outside rally

# Riot

Anti-Trump protesters hurl rocks and bottles outside rally

May 25th 2016, 1:50 PM 20,513 Views 83 Comments

The protesters, several of whom waved Mexican flags, also chanted expletives about Trump.

Teenage girls hire stripper to perform at school event

# Iowa

Teenage girls hire stripper to perform at school event

Apr 13th 2016, 7:57 PM 41,034 Views 19 Comments

He attended a synchronised swimming banquet.

'It's like torture': Ex-students say boarding school kept them in isolation boxes for weeks

# Discipline

'It's like torture': Ex-students say boarding school kept them in isolation boxes for weeks

Feb 13th 2016, 2:33 PM 36,791 Views 21 Comments

The FBI is now investigating the school, which is accused of using the concrete cells as punishment.

Clinton narrowly edges out Sanders to win Iowa Democratic caucuses

# Presidential Election

Clinton narrowly edges out Sanders to win Iowa Democratic caucuses

Feb 2nd 2016, 8:17 PM 13,155 Views 46 Comments

The race has been called the closest in Democratic caucus history.

He talked the talk, so just what went wrong for Donald Trump in Iowa?

# Trumped

He talked the talk, so just what went wrong for Donald Trump in Iowa?

Feb 2nd 2016, 7:30 PM 27,907 Views 40 Comments

The billionaire has come up short in his first concrete attempt at turning media savvy into votes at the polls.

Police officer shot mother-of-three dead while attempting to shoot her dog

# Police Shooting

Police officer shot mother-of-three dead while attempting to shoot her dog

Dec 22nd 2015, 2:58 PM 29,571 Views 32 Comments

A board in Iowa will now sue to see the whole video.

US politician has a plan for immigrant criminals who re-enter illegally: Execute them

# Mark Chelgren

US politician has a plan for immigrant criminals who re-enter illegally: Execute them

Dec 2nd 2015, 9:23 PM 13,886 Views 43 Comments

One local political leader called the comments “vile, hateful and downright deplorable.”

Is this the only man who can stop Donald Trump?

# Republican Wars

Is this the only man who can stop Donald Trump?

Aug 31st 2015, 8:00 PM 18,399 Views 30 Comments

Ben Carson is neck-and-neck with Trump in the latest poll.

The latest man to join the White House race just called Hillary "a leader from yesterday"

# The 1990s

The latest man to join the White House race just called Hillary "a leader from yesterday"

Apr 13th 2015, 4:28 PM 20,937 Views 56 Comments

Hillary Clinton is just one day into her campaign for the White House – and her critics are already getting their digs in.

Slipknot guitarist stabbed in the head by his brother

# Iowa

Slipknot guitarist stabbed in the head by his brother

Mar 12th 2015, 12:34 PM 17,705 Views 59 Comments

The brothers were apparently drunk and began to brawl outside before they were taken to separate hospitals, police said.

Unbelievable dash-cam footage shows tree falling on unlucky traffic cop

# Tiiiimber

From The Daily Edge

# Tiiiimber

Unbelievable dash-cam footage shows tree falling on unlucky traffic cop

May 12th 2014, 6:00 PM 16,387 Views 21 Comments

That was a seriously bad place to pull over that car.

This eye-watering near-miss was an incredible escape for everyone

# Whoa

From The Daily Edge

# Whoa

This eye-watering near-miss was an incredible escape for everyone

Mar 21st 2014, 8:49 AM 2,912 Views 0 Comments

Their guardian angels were doing some heavy lifting.

Mother and wife grants wishes to family two years after her death

# Tearjerker

Mother and wife grants wishes to family two years after her death

Dec 22nd 2013, 1:36 PM 59,256 Views 72 Comments

Brenda Schmitz wanted to send a message to her husband – once he had fallen in love again.

Are you pouring yourself way too much wine?

# White Whine

From The Daily Edge

# White Whine

Are you pouring yourself way too much wine?

Sep 30th 2013, 6:00 PM 25,728 Views 83 Comments

New research has found that white wine drinkers are more generous with the pouring.

Solved: The mystery of the tortoise found in the lift

# Iowa

From The Daily Edge

# Iowa

Solved: The mystery of the tortoise found in the lift

Apr 8th 2013, 8:33 AM 1,534 Views 0 Comments

Was Cashew the tortoise stolen and then smuggled back into an Iowa museum?

The final countdown: Obama and Romney in last push for votes

# US 2012

The final countdown: Obama and Romney in last push for votes

Nov 5th 2012, 7:55 AM 2,624 Views 1 Comment

The candidates are criss-crossing the key battleground states with just hours to go before the US decides on Obama or Romney.

# Lucky Lady

From The Daily Edge

# Lucky Lady

Iowa baby is a numerologist's delight

Oct 16th 2012, 9:47 AM 1,160 Views 0 Comments

Luck be a baby tonight.

Romney hits the road while Obama closes ranks ahead of second debate

# US 2012

Romney hits the road while Obama closes ranks ahead of second debate

Oct 13th 2012, 12:19 PM 4,652 Views 15 Comments

Mitt Romney’s going to Ohio, Virginia and Iowa with a spring in his step; Barack Obama’s busy practising his lines.

US 2012: Did Rick Santorum actually beat Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucus?

# Santorum Surge

US 2012: Did Rick Santorum actually beat Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucus?

Jan 18th 2012, 2:37 PM 2,660 Views 4 Comments

The pair were separated by just eight votes after an initial count earlier this month.

US military investigating soldier's uniformed appearance at Ron Paul rally

# US 2012

US military investigating soldier's uniformed appearance at Ron Paul rally

Jan 6th 2012, 2:27 PM 3,026 Views 11 Comments

The army reservist may have breached regulations by attending a political rally in uniform.

Romney wins Iowa (just), what now in race to be the Republican nominee?

# US 2012

Romney wins Iowa (just), what now in race to be the Republican nominee?

Jan 4th 2012, 3:33 PM 1,456 Views 7 Comments

Neck-and-neck with Rick Santorum in Iowa, what now for the former governor of Massachusetts and the other candidates hoping to face Barack Obama in the autumn?

In pictures: Feelings run high as US presidential race kicks off

# Caucus

In pictures: Feelings run high as US presidential race kicks off

Jan 4th 2012, 9:34 AM 1,019 Views 2 Comments

Mitt Romney won in Iowa after a long night for candidates and supporters. Here’s how it looked…

# Iowa

Mitt Romney secures Iowa win in tight GOP presidential contest

Jan 4th 2012, 8:28 AM 1,954 Views 95 Comments

“Game on,” says second-placed Rick Santorum.

Tied: Small number of votes separate Santorum and Romney in Iowa

# Iowa Caucus

Tied: Small number of votes separate Santorum and Romney in Iowa

Jan 4th 2012, 6:46 AM 965 Views 5 Comments

The first test of strength for the men and woman hoping to take on Barack Obama in the autumn got underway in the rural state of Iowa overnight

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

Jan 3rd 2012, 8:05 PM 6,776 Views 5 Comments

In tonight’s Fix: Priory Hall residents ask Taoiseach to intervene, a reprieve for the Irishmen who fought Hitler, watch out for 125kmh winds, and more…