DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Oct. 9. The former president’s return to the first-in-the-nation caucus state is likely to stoke speculation about whether he’ll again seek the White House in 2024. His potential Republican rivals aren’t waiting for Trump to announce his intentions. A host of possible presidential contenders have already begun visiting Iowa to hold fundraisers for local candidates and attend party dinners.

AMES, IA (IRN) – Two people died on Interstate 35 Tuesday following a crash involving several vehicles south of Ames. A semi-truck crashed into the trailer of another semi before hitting a van and truck. The impact of the crash caused the truck to hit another semi.

IOWA (IRN) Iowa hospitals and nursing homes report a decline in nurses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. According to a study released by the Iowa Board of Nursing, demand for nurses across the state is high and the nursing shortage is widespread.

NORTH LIBERTY, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Board of Regents on Tuesday approved a plan by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to build a $230 million hospital in North Liberty. The vote came a week after it was advanced by a state council over dozens of objections. Opponents say the planned 300,000-square-foot, four-story, 48-bed hospital will run community hospitals in the area out of business.

DYERSVILLE, IA (IRN) – A manufacturing company from Wisconsin is expanding into Iowa and has chosen Dyersville for its new location. Zero Zone makes refrigeration and freezing units for grocery and convenience stores and plans on opening a new facility in Dyersville early next year. The company will create 50 new jobs.