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State in the Midwestern region of the United States of America

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Iowa is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.

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Two doctors alter wedding plans due to pandemic Two young American doctors, Kashif Chaudhry and Naila Shereen, whose whirlwind courtship spun them between New York City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, cancelled their big wedding plans and instead persuaded.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published 3 days ago

U.S. appeals court allows Texas abortion ban amid pandemic A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday (March 31) that Texas is allowed to limit a woman's ability to get an abortion under the state order stopping non-urgent medical procedures during the coronavirus.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:32Published 5 days ago

Moderates rally around Biden ahead of Super Tuesday Moderate Democrats rallied around former Vice President Joe Biden ahead of several major primaries across the U.S. on Super Tuesday (March 3). Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:35Published on March 3, 2020


Mayor Pete Gets Support After Ending Historic Presidential Bid On Sunday, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, dropped out of the Presidential race. Buttigieg left the race after an unexpectedly strong bid. He won in Iowa and came in second in the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on March 2, 2020

GOP activists urge vote for Sanders in South Carolina Republican activists in South Carolina are urging GOP voters to do the seemingly unthinkable: support U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ bid for the White House in the state’s Democratic primary on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:09Published on February 27, 2020

Bernie Wins Nevada Caucus Bernie Sanders has officially won the Nevada caucus, according to Business Insider. 100% of the results were reported at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time and 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on February 24th. The Vermont.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published on February 24, 2020

Media Not Unfair To Warren For months Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign has been fading away. Her poll numbers are abysmal. She got disappointing results in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada. Her campaign identified the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 01:01Published on February 24, 2020

Sanders wins Nevada primary Bernie Sanders has won Nevada’s Democratic primary election and pulled further away from his moderate rivals after strong showings in Iowa and New Hampshire. The 78-year-old, a self-described.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published on February 23, 2020

Desperate Warren Taps Loan U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is desperate for cash. She raised more money than most of her Democratic presidential rivals in the weeks before the Iowa caucuses. However, she spent so heavily that her.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published on February 21, 2020

Democratic candidates make final bid for Nevada votes Democratic candidates and volunteers are canvasing Nevada in cars, on foot, and even on horseback a day before the state holds a nominating contest in the 2020 race for the White House. This report.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:28Published on February 21, 2020

Is Bloomberg Peaking? Michael Bloomberg is running for President. He's been polling well. However, he has things to worry about. Business Insider's latest poll found a spike in voter dissatisfaction with Bloomberg as a.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on February 19, 2020

Sagging Warren Tries To Rally The Press Elizabeth Warren was once the front runner of the Democratic primary. Her political stature has fallen after a disastrous showings in Iowa and New Hampshire. Warren went on the press bus in Nevada and.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on February 18, 2020

How Biden Can Stage A Comeback Joe Biden is no longer considered the Democratic frontrunner for President of the United States. He lost in Iowa. He lost in New Hampshire. Politico says his South Carolina fire wall is allegedly.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on February 17, 2020

Explainer: How the Nevada caucus works After Iowa and New Hampshire comes the third nominating contest for the Democratic presidential contenders in Nevada, the "First of the West." Credit: Reuters - 3D Animations (Next Me Duration: 01:08Published on February 17, 2020

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Endorses Sanders' Presidency New York Mayor Bill de Blasio endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic presidential race. According to Reuters, De Blasio also ran for the 2020 presidency but dropped out in September. He.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on February 15, 2020

2020 Dems make their pitches to Hispanic voters Democratic presidential contenders Pete Buttigieg, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bernie Sanders made their case to Hispanic voters in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday on how they would support the Hispanic.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:41Published on February 14, 2020

After Iowa's Caucus Cataclysm, Dem Party Chair Falls On Metaphorical Sword CNN reports the chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party resigned on Wednesday. The move comes after the debacle of the Iowa caucuses last week, for which there is still no definitive winner. Marred by.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on February 13, 2020

Biden's Fifth Place Finish In NH Terrifies Supporters Former Vice President Joe Biden was the Democratic front runner. He finished poorly in Iowa. On Tuesday, he came in fifth-place finish in New Hampshire. He sudden and shocking decline is raising.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on February 12, 2020

Wall Street Waves Off Sanders Candidacy Bernie Sanders is on the rise. He did well at the Iowa caucus, winning the states popular vote. He squeaked out a victory in New Hampshire. Many Democrats think Sanders is now the frontrunner. However,.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on February 12, 2020

Why Warren Failed Elizabeth Warren's Presidential aspirations are sinking. In Tuesday's New Hampshire primary she failed to capture a single delegate. This comes after a disastrous Iowa caucus which saw her place forth.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on February 12, 2020

Warren's Suffers Big Loss Sen. Elizabeth Warren fell far behind Sen. Bernie Sanders and other top contenders in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. Her fall came despite heavy campaigning in New Hampshire, which neighbors her.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on February 12, 2020

Sanders narrowly beats Buttigieg in New Hampshire Bernie Sanders narrowly won New Hampshire’s Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, solidifying his front-runner status in the White House race and dealing a setback to moderate rival Joe Biden,.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:21Published on February 12, 2020

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Adult toy shop Romantix remains open in Iowa after state closes many nonessential stores Romantix, an adult entertainment store with nine locations across Iowa, remains open in the state as of Friday. USATODAY.com - Published 3 days ago

Coronavirus strain spreads across U.S. as Congress readies aid The strain of the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak accelerated across the United States on Wednesday beyond the hot spots of New York, California and Washington state as Louisiana and Iowa were.. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
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Kansas man who requested trial by sword fight for custody dispute ordered to take sanity test The man who challenged his Iowa ex-wife to a trial by sword fight must also undergo a psychological evaluation. USATODAY.com - Published on March 12, 2020

An Iowa girl was blinded and almost killed by the flu. Now, she can see again. An Iowa girl spent Christmas fighting to survive after a case of the flu hospitalized her and left her blind. Now, she has regained her sight. USATODAY.com - Published on March 9, 2020
How Winning Turned Biden Into a Confident Candidate Joe Biden strode confidently to the podium, shutters clicking, a bank of cameras beaming to a national audience. "Those of you who have been knocked down, those of you who have been knocked out, this.. WorldNews - Published on March 5, 2020
Super Tuesday boost for Dems: South Carolina primary turnout shatters 2016 level, on par with 2008 Democrats who were concerned that relatively low voter turnout in the Iowa caucuses meant voters were not fired up can take heart in the S.C. primary. USATODAY.com - Published on March 2, 2020
With Buttigieg out, the Stop Sanders campaign has begun The announcement by former Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg that he is ending his presidential campaign after just four Democratic primaries was surprising. But the underlying message was not. With the.. WorldNews - Published on March 2, 2020

Biden dominates, Sanders slips to second and other takeaways from the South Carolina primary After nearly a month of underperforming in Iowa and New Hampshire, and finishing in a distant second in Nevada, Biden sealed a definitive win Saturday. USATODAY.com - Published on March 1, 2020
‘We’re the Base’: Black Democrats in South Carolina Want to Send a Message As many prepare to rally around Joe Biden in Saturday’s primary, black voters want it known that their views of electability are not shaped by predominantly white states like Iowa. NYTimes.com - Published on February 29, 2020
Starting Five: Big Ten takes center stage for the college basketball weekend The college basketball weekend is headlined by Big Ten showdowns with Maryland hosting Michigan State plus Iowa visiting Penn State. USATODAY.com - Published on February 28, 2020	After recount (and recanvass), Pete Buttigieg holds onto narrow Iowa caucus lead; now, results must be certified The Iowa caucus results, which were plagued with reporting problems, delayed, recanvassed and now recounted. USATODAY.com - Published on February 28, 2020
Massive changes to California voting spark fears of Iowa-style primary chaos As he looks ahead to California's March 3 Democratic primary, Neal Kelley is having sleepless nights. Reuters - Published on February 25, 2020	If Biden does poorly in South Carolina, he should drop out (CNN)Joe Biden is banking on South Carolina to save his sinking candidacy. Once deemed the front-runner of the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary field, he now has to prove he is up for the.. WorldNews - Published on February 25, 2020
DNA on a straw helps jury convict man of murder in 1979 slaying of Iowa teen It took just shy of three hours for the jury to return a verdict for Jerry Lee Burns, who was on trial for the 1979 killing of Michelle Martinko. USATODAY.com - Published on February 25, 2020	African American voters undecided in S. Carolina After poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, Joe Biden is hoping minority voters will vote for him in South Carolina. But less than a week away from the primary and African American voters are still.. USATODAY.com - Published on February 24, 2020
Bernie Sanders takes a commanding lead - is he now unstoppable? The race for the Democratic nomination has just passed a critical milestone. The presidential candidates have been tested in three key parts of the country: the American heartland (Iowa), the.. WorldNews - Published on February 23, 2020	Live updates: Democratic primary moves west for the Nevada caucuses Saturday will test whether Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders can hold his frontrunner status, after winning New Hampshire and placing in the top two in Iowa. USATODAY.com - Published on February 22, 2020
Democratic presidential contenders face diversity test in Nevada caucus Democratic presidential hopefuls will have a chance to demonstrate their appeal to the wider electorate Saturday in a primary vote in Nevada, where the population – 29% Latino, 10% black and 9% Asian.. France 24 - Published on February 22, 2020	Nevada caucuses present new test to Democrats after chaotic Iowa contest Nevada Democrats will host hundreds of caucuses on Saturday, the third contest in the state-by-state presidential nominating process, almost three weeks after the Iowa caucuses caused mayhem when a.. Reuters - Published on February 22, 2020
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What Impact, If Any, Will Never-Trump Republicans Have In 2020? Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling Perhaps a better question than “What impact, if any, will Never-Trump Republicans have on 2020?” is “What impact are they having now?” From the.. WorldNews - Published on February 21, 2020	Could Nevada Caucus First in 2024? Harry Reid Wants It The retired senator, still deeply involved in Nevada politics, is convinced that Saturday’s caucuses will run smoothly and strengthen his state’s case for leapfrogging Iowa in the next election. NYTimes.com - Published on February 21, 2020
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Iowa caucus recanvass doesn't change Buttigieg-Sanders delegate split, but a recount is likely happening As it stands, Buttigieg, the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor, has 13 of Iowa's national delegates and Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont, has 12. USATODAY.com - Published on February 19, 2020	Iowa Democrats Complete Recanvass, but No Delegates Are Shifted Bernie Sanders’s campaign said it would request the more intensive step of a recount after the state party announced that it had changed results in 29 precincts but that no national delegates would.. NYTimes.com - Published on February 19, 2020
What is a recanvass? How Iowa Democrats had to review caucus data A recanvass is essentially a review of the caucus results in each county. The Iowa Democratic Party reviewed caucus worksheets to ensure accuracy. USATODAY.com - Published on February 19, 2020	Who big-city residents support, and what it might say about 2020 presidential election Des Moines residents' political donations nearly mirrored Iowa's razor-thin caucus result. Here's how 20 other cities' residents have given to the 2020 candidates. USATODAY.com - Published on February 18, 2020
What you need to know about the Nevada Democratic caucuses With New Hampshire and Iowa behind the candidates, the 2020 Democratic contenders are now focusing on the next state: Nevada. USATODAY.com - Published on February 18, 2020	Joe Biden, speaking to donors in Denver, takes digs at Sanders and Bloomberg Former Vice President Joe Biden is dropping in the polls in the Democratic presidential race while a self-described Democratic socialist is on the rise. In the still-crowded race, he’s been losing.. WorldNews - Published on February 18, 2020
Voter to Biden: 'What the hell is going on with your campaign?' Biden said his campaign was aware that he would face difficulty in the Iowa caucuses due to lack of diversity in the state. USATODAY.com - Published on February 17, 2020	Wrong kind of ‘energy’? Bloomberg takes on the ‘Bernie Bros’… using Hillary Clinton-style tactics Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg has deployed a new tactic against Bernie Sanders: accuse his supporters of harassment and mean tweets. Hillary Clinton used the same strategy in 2016, and suffered a.. WorldNews - Published on February 17, 2020
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Nevada Democrats Begin Early Voting With Iowa Fiasco Very Much in Mind Officials in the state are under intense pressure to avoid repeating the debacle in Iowa ahead of next Saturday’s Democratic caucuses. NYTimes.com - Published on February 15, 2020	Pete Buttigieg’s Dash for Cash: 10 Fund-Raisers in Two Weeks He leads in the delegate race after Iowa and New Hampshire. But the map is dramatically expanding ahead of Super Tuesday and so are the costs of campaigning. NYTimes.com - Published on February 15, 2020
The Fallout From New Hampshire: This Week in the 2020 Race There are “only” eight candidates left in the Democratic primary and we still do not know who won Iowa. Here is a recap of what you might have missed from a busy week in the Democratic primary. NYTimes.com - Published on February 15, 2020	Bernie Sanders is not doing so hot Bernie Sanders was supposed to run away with the New Hampshire primary. This is his kind of state, where Democrats are mostly educated liberals. Yet the national celebrity from next-door Vermont bested.. WorldNews - Published on February 15, 2020
Another Caucus Is Coming. Here’s Why It’ll Look Completely Different. Nevada is more diverse than Iowa and in many ways more reflective of the Democratic Party. And it has a different take on how caucuses should work. NYTimes.com - Published on February 14, 2020