Iowans remember Reverend Jesse Jackson's impact on politics

Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away at 84, is remembered for his groundbreaking presidential campaigns that began in Iowa, emphasizing economic and social justice.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Feb 18, 2026 Iowans remember Reverend Jesse Jackson's impact on politics » Surprise flower deliveries lift spirits of Des Moines cancer patients » LETTER: ISU gymnastics season ended abruptly due to internal conflicts » Mahaska County farmer dies in grain bin incident » 18-year-old man arrested after running toward Capitol with shotgun, police say » 10 backcountry skiers missing after avalanche and 6 awaiting rescue in Northern California » Iowa burn bans expand as fire risk rises during unusually dry February » Iowa Auditor Rob Sand says ESA audit found no issues but delays from state limited review » Hair extensions found to contain hazardous chemicals linked to cancer, chronic illness » Brink of war: President Trump demanding Iran abandon its nuclear program or face military action » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (1)  CLOSINGS (1) Dry conditions Wednesday with elevated fire risk and snow by Thursday » Today A few showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Skies clear after that. Low 45F. Winds shifting from S to W at 15 to 20 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » These major mattress brands are still offering Presidents Day discounts » Three athletes over 35 just won gold. How rare that is » Jesse Jackson discussed his origins and his race for president in this 1988 interview » Alysa Liu brings fresh look to Milan Cortina: The Olympian with rings bleached in her hair » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2026 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe