State climatologist Justin Glisan, says snow in March made for a split in temperatures in the state. “We had across the state if you look at temperatures, near normal conditions in eastern Iowa, and then […]

Senate Republicans say their overall target for state spending in the next budgeting year matches the one Governor Kim Reynolds proposed in January, but they’re still working on the details. Republicans on the Senate Appropriations […]

The monthly survey of supply managers and business leaders in Iowa and eight other Midwest states finds the economy’s numbers slipped slightly during March, compared to February. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says recession warning […]

Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities shows at least 16 tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa Friday. Lead Meteorologist, Justin Schultz, says that number could still go up as […]

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is renewing his call for the Biden administration to disclose all it knows about the high-altitude Chinese balloon that flew across the U.S. in February. NBC is reporting today that the […]

April is a month dedicated to raising awareness of organ and tissue donations. Sioux City firefighters held a ceremony and raised an organ donation flag Friday. Iowa Donor Network services coordinator, John Jorgensen, spoke at […]

A bill to crack down on Iowa businesses that sell products used to smoke meth and marijuana has cleared its first hurdle in the House. The bill was first introduced in the Iowa Senate three […]

UNI Athletics has announced a revamped seating plan ahead of the 2023 football season. The Panthers will host five home games for the fall 2023 season featuring three teams from last year’s FCS playoff field. […]

One of the sure signs of spring, Iowans are seeing huge congregations of birds filling the morning and evening skies, giant clouds of feathered creatures that often take several minutes to pass. Steve Dinsmore, a […]

Republicans in the House and Senate have yet to agree on a property tax reduction plan as the 2023 Iowa legislature enters its 13th week. Senator Dan Dawson, a Republican from Council, is chairman of […]

Governor Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamations for 12 counties this weekend after several tornadoes touched down Friday. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be used to respond in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes women will play for a national championship in Dallas. Caitlin Clark scored a semifinal round record 41 points as the Hawkeyes stunned top ranked and defending national champion South Carolina 77-73, spoiling […]

Tornadoes and hail struck portions of Iowa Friday. Tornado watches or warnings were issued for 40 different counties Friday as severe weather struck the Midwest. Governor Reynolds has approved state assistance to six counties — […]

We’re a dozen days into spring, but winter weather is possible later today as a powerful system approaches, threatening to bring severe thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes — and yes, snow. Craig Bargfrede, the winter operations administrator […]

A 26-year-old woman died outside of a Fort Dodge apartment building last night and police have identified a suspect in the shooting. Fort Dodge Police, Webster County Deputies and EMTs found Nicole Reza unresponsive in […]

A former southeast Iowa teacher was arrested based on accusations that she assaulted a preschool student. The Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office says 46-year-old Erin Aalfs was a preschool teacher at the Moravia Community School District […]

The Iowa Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a Manchester man convicted in the cold case murder of a Cedar Rapids teen at a local Mall. Jerry Burns was found guilty in 2020 of […]

The Iowa women are decided underdogs as they get ready to take on top ranked South Carolina tonight at the Final Four in Dallas. The Hawkeyes are 30-6 and making their first appearance in the […]

Starting tomorrow, state officials may begin terminating Medicaid health care coverage for thousands of Iowans who were enrolled in the program during the pandemic. Since the start of the federal public health emergency in March […]

Keep Iowa Beautiful is encouraging residents to sign up for the annual Pick-Up Iowa event from April 15th through July 31st. The group’s executive director, Andy Frantz, says it’s part of the national Keep America […]