Department of Homeland Security

Data shows deportations in Iowa spike during Trump second term.

After fourteen months in her position, Kristi Noem was removed as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday.

Earlier this week, the designation for temporary protected status for Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal was terminated.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced that people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are expected to begin arriving at the former McCook Work Ethic Camp sometime this week.

McCook Work Ethic Camp will be utilized for detention of individuals accused of immigration violations as part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Le Mars School District in Northwest Iowa will stop letting religious groups hold events on school grounds.

Two colleges in Sioux City will merge, as St. Luke’s College will be added into Morningside University by the end of 2026.