Local 5’s Dana Searles and Chase Bullman pose with a Burmese python at the Snakes Alive exhibit!

Snakes Alive, a reptile exhibit exclusive to the Iowa State Fair, was founded by snake lover Thomas Weidner 51 years ago.

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, will not seek re-election, leaving an open seat that Democrats are targeting. Election date: Nov. 3 Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican, will face Josh Turek, ...

Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is expected to win her party’s nomination to succeed Sen. Joni Ernst, who decided to retire after two terms. On the Democratic side, state Sen. Zach Wahls and state Rep.

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