Iowa post office shooting: Employee arrested, 3 people injured
A Des Moines post office employee has been arrested after a shooting left three people injured Thursday morning.
A Des Moines post office employee has been arrested after a shooting left three people injured Thursday morning.
Des Moines post office shooting: Employee arrested, 3 injured
A postal worker has been arrested following a shooting that injured three of her co-workers at a Des Moines post office on Thursday.
A postal worker has been arrested following a shooting that injured three of her co-workers at a Des Moines post office on Thursday.
Iowa elections: Democrats flip seats, see who won key races
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
Which Midwest state is the most blue-collar?
A new study set out to find how much of the country actually works blue-collar jobs.
A new study set out to find how much of the country actually works blue-collar jobs.
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.
Iowa Senate candidates fight for older voters
Voters 50 and older could play a decisive role in Iowa's closely watched U.S. Senate race between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek.
Voters 50 and older could play a decisive role in Iowa's closely watched U.S. Senate race between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek.
Trump continues nationwide campaign tour in Iowa
President Trump is in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday night, the latest stop in his nationwide campaign tour as he tries to boost Republican candidates who find themselves in tight races ahead of the midterm elections. FOX's Arianna Bertolotti has more.
President Trump is in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday night, the latest stop in his nationwide campaign tour as he tries to boost Republican candidates who find themselves in tight races ahead of the midterm elections. FOX's Arianna Bertolotti has more.
Rural healthcare access a key issue in Iowa midterm elections
Access to healthcare isn't always easy to come by for families in rural Iowa. With two weeks to go until the midterm elections, the issue is front and center in some of the state's most competitive races. FOX's Olivianna Calmes has more from Des Moines.
Access to healthcare isn't always easy to come by for families in rural Iowa. With two weeks to go until the midterm elections, the issue is front and center in some of the state's most competitive races. FOX's Olivianna Calmes has more from Des Moines.
Which Midwest state is the scariest?
October is spooky season, and that means it's a time to have fun and get scared across the U.S. Many towns and states pride themselves on having the best haunted houses or scary folktales, but which Midwest state is actually considered the scariest?
October is spooky season, and that means it's a time to have fun and get scared across the U.S. Many towns and states pride themselves on having the best haunted houses or scary folktales, but which Midwest state is actually considered the scariest?
Cold case arrest: Minnesota man charged in 1995 homicide in Iowa
Authorities arrested and charged a man they believe is responsible for the 1995 murder of a woman whose body was found along a creek in Iowa.
Authorities arrested and charged a man they believe is responsible for the 1995 murder of a woman whose body was found along a creek in Iowa.
How many books were banned in schools in your state?
School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.
School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.
How far does a paycheck go in Minneapolis?
How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?
How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?
2,400 hogs die in Iowa barn fire
Authorities in Iowa say more than 2,000 hogs were killed in a fire.
Authorities in Iowa say more than 2,000 hogs were killed in a fire.
Minnesota water tower a favorite to win 'Tank of the Year'
The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.
The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.
Iowa city council opens meeting with a ‘Hail Satan’ satanic prayer
A city council meeting in Iowa came under an intense discussion amongst its council after a satanic prayer was read to open their council meeting this week.
A city council meeting in Iowa came under an intense discussion amongst its council after a satanic prayer was read to open their council meeting this week.
Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park.
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park.
Iowa teacher, student identified after dying on school field trip
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
Northern Iowa offering 'Neighboring State Rate' tuition for MN students
If you have a high school junior or senior at home, the college search is in full swing and tuition costs are almost certainly near top of mind. Northern Iowa is offering a "Neighboring State Rate" to get Minnesota students south, and it's paying off. Pete Moris, the school's director of university relations, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to explain.
If you have a high school junior or senior at home, the college search is in full swing and tuition costs are almost certainly near top of mind. Northern Iowa is offering a "Neighboring State Rate" to get Minnesota students south, and it's paying off. Pete Moris, the school's director of university relations, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to explain.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Marching band community mourns loss of Iowa student who collapsed at Hawkeye game
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest