President Obama visits Aloca in Davenport, a manufacturing plant, as part of his Advanced Manufacturing Partnership tour throughout the United States. He encouraged further development in advanced manufacturing technology at the event.
This in-depth story looks into our country's national education standards and how they are falling behind other countries. The new national standards are also requiring change for Iowa, whose state standards are no longer up to par with the rest of the nation.
President Obama's new Race to the Top achievement standards for education aim to even the playing field for students, but are causing challenges for teachers who must cover more material then they are used to. If Iowa plans on participating in the next round of Race to the Top they must move quickly
After a national study was taken, it was found that Iowa's bridges were the among the most structurally deficient in the country. Although many of the bridges will remain safe for up to 50 years, the state and cities are struggling with finding funds to fix the bridges.
Tim Pawlenty, former Governor of Minnesota, officially announced his entrance into the presidential race during a visit to Des Moines. Pawlenty's wife also spoke at the event.
Take an in-depth look at former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, the most recent addition to the republican presidential nomination race. Nicknamed T-Paw by his supporters, has spent considerable time in the Hawkeye state.
Today, Michele Bachmann, leader of the congressional Tea Party caucus in the U.S. House, is turning frugality in government into a campaign theme as she gauges the support she might draw in Iowa and across the country for a possible run for the Republican presidential nomination.
IowaWatch takes a look into the high rising prices of healthcare for autism treatment through the eyes of a family struggling with the costs. Legislation would expand insurance coverage, defraying cost of treatment.
Zach Wahls, a Univeristy of Iowa student, has recently found himself abuzz with fame because of a speech he gave to the Iowa legislature. He shares his experience of growing up with two mothers.
