Iowa

The case of the 20-year-old's disappearance in rural Iowa was a tragedy. The discovery of her body became a political crusade against immigrants that her family and community never condoned.

• By Aaron Calvin

The injunction is the first step in a legal challenge brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and Planned Parenthood.

• By Rebecca Worby

The Iowa chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood announced a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's new "Fetal Heartbeat" Bill.

• By Kate Wheeling

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• By Ted Scheinman
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When it comes to health insurance, you get what you pay for.

• By Dwyer Gunn

Rural neighborhood churches, once the heart of many Iowan communities, are disappearing along with local schools. The result is a tear in the social fabric of life in the Midwest.

• By Lyz Lenz

The fact that corn-based ethanol is renewable doesn’t make it sustainable. When will presidential candidates stumping in Iowa admit as much?

• By Jeff Turrentine

Actually talking to voters can be invaluable. It can also lead you to believe things that are completely wrong.

• By Seth Masket

Iowa’s highest court has thrown out Nick Rhoades’ 25-year prison sentence for criminal transmission of HIV. The decision could transform the way other states interpret and apply their own HIV laws.

• By Sergio Hernandez

In Silicon Valley, the cost for talent is too high—and climbing. Will smart technology companies start moving to smaller markets? Behold the brave new economic geography.

• By Jim Russell

Steve King's Protect Interstate Commerce Act would undo decades of costly animal welfare improvements across the country.

• By James McWilliams

Tiny numbers, big impacts.

• By Pacific Standard Staff