Forecasters say heavy rain is likely in parts of Iowa as a cold front arrives this afternoon and tonight, along with the threat of severe weather. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the National Weather Service, says […]

As trick-or-treaters hit the streets tomorrow night in many Iowa communities, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna Day, a nurse and education […]

Iowa voters are being presented with a three-part proposal about who is eligible to vote in Iowa. The amendment proposed for Iowa’s constitution says 17 year olds may vote in a Primary if they’ll be […]

The Oelwein City Council approved a request Monday for a leave of absence at for At-Large Council Member Karen Seeders, who was arrested at her home on October 18th on felony drug charges. Oelwein Mayor […]

Iowa’s secretary of state and the American Civil Liberties Union have sent letters to county auditors, reminding them they are in the three month period when they cannot respond to challenges seeking removal of names […]

Iowans who are considering picking up some seasonal work during the final few months of the year should apply now, according to a University of Iowa business professor. Peggy Stover, who directs the UI’s Marketing […]

A 19-year-old northwest Iowa man who pleaded guilty to first degree willful injury has been been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for shooting and seriously wounding his father in early May. Caleb […]

The soybean harvest is nearly complete and the corn harvest isn’t far behind. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows that more than 95% of the soybeans are harvested statewide. The northwest, north-central, and central areas have […]

Iowa’s two U.S. senators are questioning why Pure Prairie Poultry, which recently declared bankruptcy, was given tens of millions of federal dollars. Senator Chuck Grassley says two years ago, the U.S.D.A . handed the Minnesota-based […]

Researchers, business executives and government officials from around the globe are in Iowa this week for the World Food Prize symposium. It’s an annual gathering to discuss food security and innovation. Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary […]

Planned Parenthood officials say they do not yet know on how many Iowans have sought abortions out of state after Iowa’s ban on most abortions after the sixth week of a pregnancy took effect July […]

The number of active burn bans in Iowa has dropped down to 57 counties. State Fire Marshal Dan Wood says five counties ended their bans thanks to recent storms. “We’ve experienced a little bit of […]

A proposed constitutional amendment on this year’s Iowa ballot would clarify the line of succession at the top of state government. Seven years ago, Kim Reynolds became governor when Terry Branstad resigned, but Iowa’s attorney […]

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the death of a state resident from a rare disease. HHS says the middle-aged eastern Iowa resident is believed to have contracted Lassa  Fever during […]

Most kids hate to go trick-or-treating while having to wear a winter coat that covers up their spooky costume, but that might be necessary in parts of Iowa this week. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the […]

A northwest Iowa man has begun serving a sentence for vehicular homicide. Twenty-six-year-old Landon Schiek of Algona was killed in June of 2022 when the SUV he was driving was hit head on by a […]

A Wisconsin company will be closing its printing plant in a Des Moines suburb early next year. The Quad/Graphics facility in Waukee employs 88 people and the company, now known as Quad, notified the State […]

Final Class 5A 1.  Dowling Catholic (8-1), LW #1 vs Cedar Falls 2.  WDM Valley (7-2), LW #5 vs Sioux City East 3.  Johnston (7-2), LW #4 vs Waterloo West 4.  Iowa City Liberty (8-1), […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved about $68-million in individual assistance for more than 6,900 Iowa households that were impacted by severe weather this year, including deadly tornadoes and flooding. FEMA spokeswoman Sharon Karr […]