The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iowa/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iowa | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iowa/ 32 32 Trump notches commanding win in Iowa caucuses; DeSantis edges out Haley for 2nd place https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-wins-commanding-victory-in-iowa-caususes-as-haley-desantis-vie-for-2nd-place/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 03:02:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3201859 Former US president's win reinforces his grip on GOP, as his Republican rivals lag far behind him in first nominating contest of 2024 primaries; Ramaswamy drops out, backs Trump

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]]> Haley overtakes DeSantis as favorite behind Trump in final poll before key Iowa test https://www.timesofisrael.com/haley-overtakes-desantis-as-favorite-behind-trump-in-final-poll-before-key-iowa-test/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:48:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3200236 First GOP contest finds former UN envoy's stock on rise against Florida governor, though both running far behind ex-president for Republican nod as White House race ramps up

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]]> To protect Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night,’ US judge blocks part of ‘bizarre’ book ban law https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-judge-blocks-part-of-bizarre-book-ban-law-to-protect-elie-wiesels-night/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:39:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3192958 Iowa judge Stephen Locher says that the 'broad' law banning books that depict sex acts could prevent schools from stocking Holocaust education books

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]]> Support for Israel becomes top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to first GOP caucuses https://www.timesofisrael.com/support-for-israel-becomes-top-issue-for-iowa-evangelicals-key-to-first-gop-caucuses/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:33:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3134415 Pro-Israel Christian voters and activists in Republican party pay increased attention to candidates' remarks on ongoing Israel-Hamas war

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]]> Trump says will continue his 2024 White House bid even if convicted and sentenced https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-will-continue-his-2024-white-house-bid-even-if-convicted-and-sentenced/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 06:02:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3061301 Former US president and rival Republican hopefuls for US presidential race take to the stage in Iowa; as DeSantis slumps, evangelicals may turn to South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott

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]]> Pence opens presidential bid with denunciation of Trump over January 6 insurrection https://www.timesofisrael.com/launching-run-pence-calls-for-leader-that-appeals-to-better-angels-of-our-nature/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:27:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3029503 Former VP calls for a leader who appeals to the 'better angels of our nature,' kicking off campaign that will test GOP's appetite for a socially conservative, religious candidate

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]]> Mike Pence set to launch his presidential campaign in Iowa next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/mike-pence-set-to-launch-his-presidential-campaign-in-iowa-next-week/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:16:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3025466 Former US vice president slated to throw his hat in the ring against his former boss as the race for the Republican nomination heats up

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]]> Trump and Iowa evangelicals: A bond that is hard to break https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-and-iowa-evangelicals-a-bond-that-is-hard-to-break/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:24:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2994401 One clergyman compares former president to Cyrus, lauded as an Old Testament hero for liberating the Jews from captivity in Babylon

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]]> Doug Emhoff chews over antisemitism during stop at Iowa kosher deli https://www.timesofisrael.com/doug-emhoff-chews-over-antisemitism-during-stop-at-iowa-kosher-deli/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:35:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2869361 On campaign trip, second gentleman grabs a bite at Maccabee’s in Des Moines, discusses with owner Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi values of living 'proudly and openly as Jewish Americans'

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]]> More US shootings: 2 killed outside Iowa church, 2 shot at Wisconsin funeral https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-us-shootings-2-killed-outside-iowa-church-2-shot-at-wisconsin-funeral/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:01:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2774723 Local police say man apparently killed himself after shooting dead 2 females in Ames; a day earlier, gunman killed his surgeon and three other people at a Tulsa medical office

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]]> Iowa governor signs antisemitism, Israel boycott bills https://www.timesofisrael.com/iowa-governor-signs-antisemitism-israel-boycott-bills/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 01:07:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2733015 'Today we express Iowa’s enduring support for the State of Israel and our categorical rejection of antisemitism,' says Kim Reynolds

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]]> A tiny Iowa museum remembers farm girls’ pen pals Anne and Margot Frank https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-tiny-iowa-museum-remembers-farm-girls-pen-pals-anne-and-margot-frank/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2712728 Letters from Frank sisters are the cornerstone of Danville Station, a unique off-the-beaten-path museum in a town of 1,000 and no Jewish community

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]]> 1 rabbi to serve them all: Illinois-Iowa Quad City Jews share synagogue, cleric https://www.timesofisrael.com/1-rabbi-to-serve-them-all-illinois-iowa-quad-city-jews-share-synagogue-cleric/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:11:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2643789 As the Jewish population declines in this Midwestern metro area, congregations Beth Israel and Temple Emanuel preserve distinct traditions under a single roof

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]]> The debate over Judaism and Zionism that roiled, then unified University of Iowa https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-debate-over-judaism-and-zionism-that-roiled-then-unified-university-of-iowa/ Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:25:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2521246 The idea of having a designated Jewish senator chosen by students at Hillel on the Undergraduate Student Government fanned accusations of a pro-Israel bias

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]]> Iowa Republicans oust Rep. Steve King, shunned for incendiary remarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/iowa-republicans-oust-rep-steve-king-shunned-for-incendiary-remarks/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:22:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2319143 US voters punish lawmaker who has questioned criticism of white nationalism and made provocative statements about immigrants and women; Senator Randy Feenstra chosen instead

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