By Jim Malone Des Moines 02 January 2008 The 2008 U.S. presidential race begins in the Midwest state of Iowa Thursday, when Democrats and Republicans across the state will gather in small meetings, or caucuses, and vote for their favorite candidates...
By Jim Malone Washington 20 December 2007 After listening to the candidates and their campaign promises for months, U.S. voters will get their first chance to weigh in on the 2008 presidential race January 3 in the Midwest state of Iowa. The Iowa cau...
By Jeff Swicord Des Moines, Iowa 31 October 2007 Iowa Reublicans have moved their caucus date up to January 3rd, 2008 so that the state can keep Iowa's status as the first in the nation to vote on the presidential contenders. With the caucus date ju...
By Jeffrey Young Des Moines, Iowa 17 August 2007 Every August, the Midwestern U.S. state of Iowa holds a 10-day-long fair that celebrates agriculture and everything else Iowa has to offer. VOA's Jeffrey Young takes you to the Iowa State Fair. Carniva...
By Jeffrey Young Washington 15 August 2007 Fifteen months before the November 2008 presidential election, Iowans belonging to the Republican Party (GOP)have held an informal preference poll on the GOP White House contenders. VOA's Jeffrey Young looks...
By Jim Malone Washington 30 November 2006 Iowa's Democratic governor, Tom Vilsack, officially became the first presidential candidate for 2008 on Thursday. Several other potential candidates have either taken themselves out of the running for the Wh...