State News

What’s called a “vegetable prescription program” is being launched in eastern Iowa’s Johnson County to help treat conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure with fresh produce and dietary changes. University of Iowa medical student […]

Fourteen registered apprenticeship programs in the state are run through Iowa high schools. Kristopher Byam, the principal at Boone High School, says the program in his district started three years ago with “pre-apprenticeships” in three […]

While the Black Friday shopping frenzy is already well underway, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Iowa is hoping for a carry-over into tomorrow for Small Business Saturday. Jayne Armstrong, director of […]

Governor Kim Reynolds has toured the operation in Des Moines that grows and manufacturers the marijuana-infused products that are sold legally in Iowa as treatment for a limited number of health conditions. “I had not […]

Iowa’s rapidly changing range of weather conditions can pose a challenge for people — as well as for many types of plants. Jeff Iles, a horticulture professor at Iowa State University, says the wide weather […]

The president of the Iowa Association of Realtors says the changing seasons are prompting a slowdown in home sales in the state, but Scott Wendl says it’s nothing like the recession that hit the real […]

Over the past two days during campaign stops in western Iowa, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has been focused on health care and retirement security issues. “Now, I might seem like an unlikely character to […]

There are free Thanksgiving meals being offered all across the state on this Thanksgiving Day. The Rejoice Community Church in Le Mars is expecting some 600 people to come for their annual meal. Organizer Adri […]

Smart phones and politics are two things Iowans should not bring to the Thanksgiving table today. A national survey conducted by a West Des Moines branding and marketing agency finds certain topics should remain off-limits, […]

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has started the stuffing — and more — as her California family gathers in Des Moines, Iowa for Thanksgiving. Harris has recently been emphasizing her cooking skills, inviting reporters to […]

The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a multi-million dollar verdict awarded a woman who slipped and fell at a Bettendorf hotel. Brenda Alcala slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk at the Bettendorf Courtyard […]

Members of the Siouxland Native American community today took part in the 17th annual march which calls attention to Native American children who were taken from their homes and put up for adoption. Sandra White […]

Thanksgiving brings family members together for the big meal — and for some it’s also a time for a family pheasant hunt. DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz  says it is something to consider.  “Everybody comes […]

One-hundred Iowa teachers have endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and she marked the milestone with many of them at a campaign event earlier today in Waukee. “Today public school teachers are working against all […]

Forecasters say the break in precipitation should last overnight, but National Weather Service meteorologist Brad Small says a “wintry mix” of rain, sleet and snow is predicted to move into the state by Thursday evening. […]

Minnesota Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar is using the phrase “the more, the merrier” to describe New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s entry into the race. “This is another candidate from one of the […]

The 17th annual Memorial March to Honor Lost Children took place in Sioux City this morning. It is the first march since one of the original organizers, Frank LaMere, died in June. His son Manape […]

John Deere is reporting a five percent increase in worldwide sales, but the company’s income in the last quarter dropped by $63 million. John Deere’s fourth quarter ended October 28. John May, the company’s C-E-O, […]

She’s been a staple for housewives and avid readers for nearly seven decades, but 100-year-old Evelyn Birkby is ready to say “goodbye” to her loyal readers. Birkby’s final “Up a Country Lane” column appeared in […]

Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker is in Iowa on this Thanksgiving Eve to help prepare and serve lunch at a homeless shelter and host a discussion about building a supportive community in a diverse Des […]