Today’s news
Army Identifies Seventh US Casualty in Iran War
Maj. Sorffly Davius, a NY National Guard soldier, died in Kuwait on March 6

Close to 60 Iowa National Guard Troops Return Home from Middle East
The troops supported Operation Inherent Resolve against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Fox News apologizes for airing old footage of hatless Trump at dignified transfer
Network says it "deeply regrets" mistake during coverage of ceremony for fallen U.S. soldiers
Recent news
Mar. 8, 2026
Trump to Attend Dignified Transfer of 6 Fallen Service Members Killed in Kuwait Amid Iran War
The troops were killed in the opening hours of the conflict last weekend during an Iranian drone attack.
Mar. 6, 2026
Iowa Governor Mourns Soldiers Killed in Iran Conflict
Reynolds laments loss of four Iowa troops, including two killed in Kuwait drone strike
Mar. 6, 2026
Iowa Communities Rally Around Fallen Reservists
Locals mourn the loss of six Des Moines-based soldiers killed in Middle East strike
Mar. 6, 2026
GOP Fundraiser with Hegseth Postponed Amid Iran War Buildup
Rep. Zach Nunn delays 'Top Nunn' event out of respect for U.S. casualties in the conflict.
Mar. 6, 2026
Iowa Governor Stands by US War with Iran Despite Soldier Deaths
Reynolds says mission was 'the right thing to do' despite loss of four Iowa soldiers since December
Mar. 6, 2026
Iowa Governor Mourns Fallen Soldiers in Iran Conflict
Reynolds says she believes the US mission against Iran was 'the right thing to do' despite the sacrifice of Iowa troops.
Mar. 6, 2026
Army Reservist, 20, Killed in Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait
Declan Coady spent final hours reassuring family: 'I'm good'
Mar. 5, 2026
Iowa Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Two Fallen Soldiers
Major Jeffery O'Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady killed in action in Kuwait
Mar. 5, 2026
Iowa Governor Supports U.S. War Against Iran, Mourns Fallen Soldiers
Two Iowa Army Reserve members killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait facility
Mar. 5, 2026
Iowa Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen Soldiers
Two Iowa Army Reserve soldiers killed in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait
Mar. 5, 2026
Iowa Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Fallen Soldiers
Two Iowa Army Reserve Soldiers killed in Kuwait honored with state-wide tribute.
Mar. 5, 2026
Iowa Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Soldiers
Major Jeffery O'Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady were killed in Iranian attack in Kuwait
Mar. 5, 2026
Iowa Soldier Dies in Iran Conflict
Major Jeffrey O'Brien, 45, was among six Army Reserve soldiers killed in attack on Kuwaiti port.
Mar. 5, 2026
Two Iowans among six US soldiers killed in Kuwait drone strike
Major Jeffrey O'Brien and Sergeant Declan Coady were among the casualties in the attack on a military facility.
Mar. 5, 2026
Second Iowa soldier killed in Iranian attack identified
Major Jeffrey O'Brien, a 45-year-old from Waukee, was one of six Army Reserve soldiers killed in Kuwait strike.
Mar. 5, 2026
GoFundMe Raises Over $94K for US Soldier Killed in Iran War
Supporters rally behind family of fallen Army Reserve Sgt. Declan Coady after his death in Kuwait
Mar. 5, 2026
House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran Attacks
Senate previously voted down similar measure to halt Trump-ordered strikes
Mar. 4, 2026
Six US Troops Killed in Middle East Attack, Including Iowan
Sgt. Declan Coady of West Des Moines among those killed in strike on Kuwaiti military facility
Mar. 4, 2026
6 U.S. Troops Killed in Iranian Drone Attack in Kuwait
The victims included a college student, a mother, a mechanic, and a Florida captain.
Mar. 4, 2026
Pentagon Identifies 4 of 6 Troops Killed in Kuwait Drone Strike
The attack on a temporary operations hub in Port Shuaiba left 6 U.S. service members dead.