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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Tamara Scott, national committeewoman of Iowa’s Republican Party, leads a crowd at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Indianola, Iowa. Peggy Dodd/Gaylord News

‘He’s somebody who needs prayer:’ Trump’s connection with evangelical voters remains strong

Peggy Dodd January 18, 2024

INDIANOLA, Iowa – While some pastors across the country have openly endorsed former President Donald Trump in his 2024 campaign, a few are questioning whether their fellow ministers are going too far...

Cody Smith, a policy analyst with the Iowa Environmental Council, said he thinks that renewable energy sources such as solar and wind will continue to grow in Iowa. Ireland Fitzer/Gaylord News

Agriculture and energy were key topics during Iowa caucus season

Madeline Cantrell January 15, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa – In a state where cornfields dominate the landscape and wind turbines pop up like crops, farming and energy are issues that rise to the forefront during caucus season. Cody Smith,...

Citizens converse among themselves at Urbandale Middle School in Iowa to support Jason Menke as he runs for the Iowa House to represent District 44. Darian Curry/Gaylord News

Republicans avoided talking about abortion in Hawkeye state

Olivia Talkington January 15, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa – Abortion rights are a major player in the political rift dividing Americans, but for Iowa Republicans, not so much. “Just because a candidate says they’re against abortion, I...

Gary Leffler, Trump Caucus captain, stands on his tractor to excite the crowd outside a rally in Newton, Iowa. Kevin Eagleson/Gaylord News

Iowa couple show patriotism with their “Trump Tractor”

Hannah Lee January 13, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa – In the Hawkeye state, where tractors plow the fields, faith whispers in the wind and political rallies and town halls echo through the streets, a dubious duo emerges - Tractors and...

Donald Trump supporters talk amongst themselves as they wait for the doors to open at a campaign rally in Newton, Iowa on January 6th, 2024. Gaylord News/Kevin Eagleson

Trump supporters say ‘Leave it to the People’ following SCOTUS announcement

Kevin Eagleson January 9, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa – Supporters of former President Donald Trump were optimistic following the United States Supreme Court's decision to review his appeal against the Colorado Supreme Court at a campaign...

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