Ready to start planning a trip to South Dakota? West of the Missouri River dividing the state, you'll find the Black Hills, ...

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, will not seek re-election, leaving her Senate seat open. As recently as 2014, Iowa was seen as a battleground state, but it has trended Republican since. Still, ...

Democratic state Auditor Rob Sand is unopposed in his primary, while Republicans have had a broad and raucous competition for their nomination after Gov. Kim Reynolds decided not to run again. Rep.

Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is expected to win her party’s nomination to succeed Sen. Joni Ernst, who decided to retire after two terms. On the Democratic side, state Sen. Zach Wahls and state Rep.

Ben has reported nationwide on presidential campaigns, feature stories, and breaking news, interviewing top politicians, celebrities, and major newsmakers—Guy Fieri even made him try a lobster roll on ...