The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one. It involves sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ surprise decision to forgo reelection in 2026 has reset the playing field in Iowa ahead of a consequential ...

Early voting begins this week as Republican Bernie Hayes faces Democrat Angel Ramirez to represent southeast Cedar Rapids in ...

Iowa voters are likely to decide in the 2026 election if Iowa’s constitution has a new amendment that sets a higher threshold for future state income tax increases. The Iowa Senate has given its final ...

We are now fourteen weeks into the 2025 legislative session. It was a busy debate week, with the Iowa Senate passing over 30 ...

A proposal in the Illinois state legislature takes aim at the state’s high property taxes, and Iowa is on the verge of changing the rules for election recounts. Host Jim Niedelman talks ...

Kim Reynolds' surprise announcement she would not seek a third term as governor after nearly a decade in the office set Des ...