The executive director of the Iowa Regents’ Lakeside Lab says they’re seeing an increase in toxic blue-green algae in the Great Lakes. Mary Skopec says after years of drought, the lakes are filled with high […]

The Iowa delegates at the Republican National Convention have cast their votes for Donald Trump for president. Iowa GOP chairman Jeff Kaufmann was chosen to kick off the process with a nominating speech. Kaufmann began […]

An eastern Iowa museum that’s dedicated to preserving the German immigrant experience for future generations is getting a new accolade. The German American Heritage Center and Museum in Davenport will be named this week as […]

University of Iowa Health Care has launched a clinic that will provide outpatient care to Iowans exposed to toxic substances. Doctor Daniel McCabe is the director of Medical Toxicology at UIHC and also the medical […]

Another steamy afternoon is ahead as forecasters say the heat index may reach 112 degrees in southwest Iowa, where five counties are under an Excessive Heat Warning. A Heat Advisory is also posted for much […]

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Davenport says congress will have “valid questions” about how the Secret Service performed at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. “Having been in the military, there is always an after-action report,” Miller-Meeks said […]

Later today the chairman of the Iowa GOP is scheduled to give the speech to formally nominate Donald Trump for a second term as president. Iowa Republican Party chairman Jeff Kaufmann spoke with Radio Iowa […]

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says USDA scientists have collected data from Iowa and are working to understand how bird flu has moved to infect dairy cows as well as other animals. “I ordered […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says over 30,000 students have been approved for state funding to cover private school expenses for the next school year. Reynolds made the announcement at an event hosted by The Family Leader, […]

The chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa says there’s “no place for political violence” in America. Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufmann spoke with Radio Iowa a few hours after former President Trump was shot […]

A lobbyist for an influential evangelical Christian group says the Iowa Supreme Court ruling that upheld a six week abortion ban is a major milestone, but a complete ban on abortion is the ultimate goal. […]

Three weeks out from devastating floods in Northwest Iowa, recovery continues. The Red Cross has been on the ground in affected areas since the beginning of the disaster and will continue to assist residents in […]

A 44-year-old from Sioux City has won his second start after being asked to return as a pitcher for Sioux City’s minor league baseball team. J.D. Scholten, a state representative who works as a paralegal, […]

A 44-year-old from Sioux City has won his second start after being asked to return as a pitcher for Sioux City’s minor league baseball team. J.D. Scholten, a state representative who works as a paralegal, […]

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set the timeline today for new license applications. The process includes a gambling market study and proposals to do that are due August 15th. Applications for those interested in […]

Tourism is down in the Iowa Great Lakes after heavy rains and high water forced the implementation of issue boating restrictions. The Executive Director of Vacation Okoboji  Kiley Zankowski says summer business is important to […]

Forecasters say an exceptionally hot and humid weekend is ahead and Iowans are warned not to overdo it if they’re working or playing outdoors. Carla Johnson, an infection prevention specialist with Van Diest Medical Center […]

The latest Drought Monitor report for Iowa is dramatically different than it was one year ago. One year ago 100% of Iowa was either in drought or abnormally dry conditions. The latest Drought Monitor map […]