Governor Kim Reynolds has called for a statewide cell phone policy for Iowa schools and will unveil the details of her proposal next Tuesday. House Speaker Pat Grassley said lawmakers are most likely to establish […]

When the winter winds are howling, some Iowans take solace in dreaming of the coming warmth of spring and working in their green backyard gardens. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is launching its free […]

Three people died and three were injured in an early morning fire today in Davenport. The Davenport Fire Department report says they were called at 3:15 a.m. to a two-story single-family home. Two people were […]

The owner of truck stops in Iowa and Missouri has agreed to a fine to resolve alleged EPA violations. Information from the EPA says the Iowa 80 Group has agreed to pay nearly $391,000 after […]

Almost a year after a University of Iowa report linked alcohol consumption to a greater risk of cancer, the U.S. Surgeon General is now recommending new warning labels on all cans and bottles of booze. […]

The UNI football team announced its 2025 schedule on Monday morning. Head coach Todd Stepsis’ first season at the helm of the Panthers kicks off on Aug. 30 inside the UNI-Dome for UNI’s 127th total […]

A statewide network of over 20 clinics that had operated under the name “Mission Cancer + Blood” is now part of University of Iowa Health Care. Mission Cancer + Blood operated cancer clinics at UnityPoint […]

The first piece of legislation third district Congressman Zach Nunn has introduced this year is a resolution that could ultimately force federal lawmakers to enact a balanced budget. Nunn, a Republican from Bondurant, said attaching […]

Community members in Perry gathered on Saturday to mark one year since a 17-year-old gunman opened fire at Perry High School. The attack killed 11-year old Ahmir Jolliff and fatally wounded principal Dan Marburger. Six […]

Iowa’s harsh winters can be especially difficult for the state’s veterans. Stacy Albus, a county service officer with the Black Hawk County VA, says low-income and homeless vets who face isolation and mental health problems […]

Rita Hart has been re-elected to serve as chair of the Iowa Democratic Party for the next four years. Hart said when she took over as chair two years ago, the party was in $100,000 […]

An Ottumwa man who was found guilty of killing his wife in 2021 has died in prison. The Department of Corrections says Gregory Allen Showalter Senior died December 28th at the University of Iowa Medical […]

All four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House supported Mike Johnson for House Speaker today. In posts on social media, Congresswomen Ashley Hinson of Marion and Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Davenport said Johnson will […]

Iowa Republican Party chairman Jeff Kaufmann says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll seek another two-year term as chairman. Kaufmann has been the party’s leader since mid-2014. “It’s a tiring job. I’m all over the state. […]

The year 2024 wrapped up as one of Iowa’s worst in history for severe weather. State climatologist Justin Glisan says among the many incidents, a record was set for the most-ever tornadoes to touch down […]

Going after the paddlefish on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers was once banned, but the populations came back enough to restart the paddlefish season. The DNR is hoping for similar success in bringing the […]