This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him
Troy Nehls decided he wouldn’t seek a fourth term to the U.S. House after spending extra time at home in Texas during last year’s government shutdown.
Des Moines protest draws Iowans downtown on Monday
The Party for Socialism and Liberation of Iowa organizes a downtown protest calling for de-escalation.
Iowa House considers bill to expand access to subacute mental health treatment
The proposal would lift a 10-day limit on subacute mental health care, restrict insurance companies from cutting treatment short and require faster coordination once someone is admitted.
Person hospitalized with serious injuries after crash on I-480 Monday
Police are still investigating what caused the crash
Six US service members killed in Iranian strike that hit makeshift operations center in Kuwait
The death toll from the attack at the Shuaiba port has risen to six, U.S. Central Command said after the remains of two additional service members were recovered.
Omaha World-Herald is closing its downtown printing plant
The news outlet’s parent company, Lee Enterprises, plans to sell the printing plant downtown.
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation
The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U.S. economy already buffeted by on-and-off tariffs, weak hiring, and lingering inflationary pressures
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit with Iranian drones as American and Israeli attacks on Iran escalate
The U.S. military announced that two previously unaccounted-for servicemembers have been confirmed dead, bringing the total to six.
Asian shares are mostly lower as investors focus on the Iran war
Shares in South Korea sank 4.8% as markets reopened after a holiday on Monday.
Purim parties shift to bomb shelters
In Tel Aviv, people of all ages wearing sequined suits, bunny ears, pirate costumes and peacock feathers streamed into a mall’s underground parking lot, which also functions as a bomb shelter.