Repeated Mississippi River flooding is threatening prehistoric burial mounds that comprise Iowa’s only national monument, and the U..S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for public input on plans to protect the area. Kim Warshaw, […]

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and two abortion providers have filed a lawsuit challenging the fetal heartbeat bill the Iowa legislature passed yesterday (Tuesday) in a special session. Ruth Richardson, president and CEO […]

Athletes from the three state colleges in Iowa will be the companion sculptures to the Iowa State Fair butter cow this year. Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says the three have each forged a legacy at […]

The youngest son of University of Iowa Basketball coach Fran McCaffery has been cited in a fatal accident. Court records show Iowa City police cited 16-year-old Jonathan McCaffery, of North Liberty, with failure to yield […]

The southwest Iowa communities of Audubon and Manning will co-host what’s billed as an agritourism event next month. Organizer Shelly Greving says the “Evolution of the Heartland Experience” will run August 3rd and 4th. She […]

The rail traffic coming into Iowa is providing some mixed signals on economic conditions. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson says the volume of some items shipped by rail continues to increase.  “Increased car loads in motor […]

A community project to temporarily cover the Sioux City Art Center with bright, colorful fabric is about to get underway. New York-based artist Amanda Browder will spearhead the major installation that will ramp up during […]

Some residents of Sioux City lost power after a strong thunderstorm blew through this morning. Sioux City Police Sergeant Mark Huberty says warning sirens for strong winds were sounded shortly before 5 a.m. “We have […]

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he welcomes Governor Kim Reynolds’ pledge to remain neutral right now in the 2024 presidential race. Pence’s comments come after former President Donald Trump lashed out at Reynolds, noting […]

A blackberry farmer from Indiana has made it to central Iowa in his walk across the United States in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Feeding America, a non-profit organization representing 200 food […]

The two Iowa crisis centers which handle calls from the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline saw 142% more contacts statewide this year compared to last year. Emily Blomme is the CEO of Foundation 2 […]

After a 15 hour “special session” at the statehouse, the Republican-led legislature has passed a ban on most abortions in Iowa. The bill is almost identical to one Governor Reynolds approved five years ago. There […]

The Iowa State Fair will have 64 new foods when it opens the gates in August. Some of the new offerings for this year include Bacon and Sweet Corn Lobster Rolls, a Bacon Cheddar Pretzel […]

A few dozen Iowans have shared their views on a six week abortion ban at public hearings at the Iowa Capitol. The Iowa House and Senate convened early this morning for a one-day special legislative […]

There’s at least one positive that may come out of Iowa’s stretch of dry weather. Iowa DNR wildlife biologist, Todd Bogenschutz says it will likely lead to good pheasant numbers. “Of course we always say […]

UNI men’s basketball will go international this summer as the Panthers embark on a four-game tour in Brazil. The Panthers will travel to Brazil on July 25 and return to the United States on August […]

Smaller Iowa communities have the opportunity to host a traveling exhibition from the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution starting next year. Jeff Morgan, spokesman for the State Historical Society of Iowa, says the exhibit called “Spark! Places […]