State News

A large storm system is expected to push into the state tonight, but National Weather Service meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff says it won’t bring the normal ice and snow that comes with a winter storm. “A […]

After more than five decades of collecting rare rocks, a self-taught geologist from Fort Dodge recently donated the thousands of fossil specimins he catalogued in his garage to the University of Iowa. Sixty-four-year-old Robert Wolf […]

The 16th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes have relied on their defense all season and tonight’s Holiday Bowl against USC will be no different. The Trojans closed the regular season by winning five of six games and […]

The man who conducts the annual Iowa State survey on farmland values says many owners have been able to weather the downturn in the farm economy because they don’t have to make payments on their […]

An Iowa State University study finds people are more likely to be unhappy with their house if it’s smaller than their neighbors’ houses. Daniel Kuhlmann, an ISU professor of community and regional planning, studied data […]

There’s been a significant decline in the number of students enrolled in Iowa colleges and universities, community colleges and trade schools. In the fall of 2011, there were more than 363,000 students enrolled at an […]

A man is in custody and faces charges that include attempted murder after a traffic stop on Highway 75 on the east side of Sioux City Thursday. Trooper John Farley says it started when a […]

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says the Cyclones are focused on playing well and not what a victory in the Camping World Bowl would mean for the program. ISU plays 15th ranked Notre Dame Saturday […]

Economists taking stock as Iowa enters the 2020s indicate this decade has been a “bumpy ride” for key sectors, like agriculture and technology. Iowa State University ag economist Chad Hart says there were about 93,000 […]

It’s the day after Christmas and Iowa’s retail workers are preparing for their busiest day of the year — for returns. Consumer advocate Michelle Reinen says anyone who got a gift they don’t want through online […]

Before the holiday break, state officials distributed new resources to help Iowa schools respond to the “vaping” epidemic. The latest data shows 29 percent of Iowa 11th graders admit they use an electronic cigarette daily […]

A hulking, vacant John Deere tractor factory in Waterloo that was built in 1947 has been saved from the wrecking ball and transformed into an upscale hotel. Originally called the C2 Building, the six-story structure […]

Just ten percent of gas stations in Iowa have pumps that will dispense the higher blend of ethanol that’s now cleared nationally for sale year-round. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is asking state officials for […]

The end of the 20-teens is just days away and the tally isn’t yet final, but the state has gained population in the last decade and at a slightly stronger pace than some neighbors. Iowa […]

Iowa is working with five other states to study the availability of alternative fuel along Interstate 80. A federal grant will help determine where electric vehicles can be charged and where compressed natural gas is […]

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says USC always has talent and this year is no different. The 16th ranked Hawkeyes play the 22nd ranked Trojans Friday night in the Holiday Bowl. USC is 8-4 after winning […]

The beer brewing movement continues to grow in the state. Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division spokesman, Tyler Ackerson, says it shows in yearly sales figures. “Iowa-made beer actually saw a 16.3% percent increase in total gallons […]

The Iowa Department of Corrections is rolling out a new policy to identify and address racial disparities in the state’s prison system. Iowa Corrections Director Beth Skinner says all staff are now required to take […]

Iowa will honor former coach Hayden Fry by removing the Tigerhawk logo from their helmets in Friday’s Holiday Bowl against USC. Fry died last week at the age of 90. He was responsible for introducing […]

The holidays are touted in song as being the most wonderful time of the year, but between family squabbles, travel troubles, money issues and more, it can be a very stressful time for many of […]