The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has approved a Department of Natural Resources proposal to create a continuous open season for raccoons. DNR wildlife biologist Vince Evelsizer told the commission the request was not taken lightly […]

A statement from the University of Iowa Hospitals confirms multiple people were injured by an explosion at a soybean plant in Marengo late this morning. Homes and businesses near the facility in Marengo were evacuated. […]

A University of Iowa Hospitals spokesperson says they treated 10 to 15 people following the explosion Thursday at the bean-crushing plant in Marengo. Doctor Teri Brennan says they were fortunate that many were able to […]

Wide sections of northern Iowa are expecting snowfall this afternoon and into tomorrow, with up to five inches of snow possible in some areas along with the potential for ice. Meteorologist Andrew Ansorge, at the […]

The grant money awarded for production of a “Field of Dreams” TV series in Iowa will be redirected to another tourism-related project. The TV series was to be a “prequel,” featuring stories about characters in […]

A leading Iowa conservative says conservatives across the country are tired of Republican election losses — and this week’s special election in Georgia is another blow to former President Trump, who backed the losing Republican […]

More details have been released on the death of a Fort Dodge newborn as the search for the baby’s body continues. Twenty-four-year-old Taylor Blaha and 31-year-old Brandon Thoma were arrested and charged with first-degree murder […]

The holidays aren’t so happy for Iowans who are dealing with economic hardships and hunger, as the state’s largest food bank is seeing records for demand set month after month. Michelle Book, CEO and president […]

A leading Iowa conservative says conservatives across the country are tired of Republican election losses — and this week’s special election in Georgia is another blow to former President Trump, who backed the losing Republican […]

The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain reports a strong second quarter. Casey’s CEO, Darren Rebellez, spoke during a conference call Wednesday with investors. “Inside Sales remained strong despite the challenging economic environment, frightening inside gross […]

The evening commute could be challenging, especially in northern Iowa, as another pre-winter storm is approaching. Forecasters say the storm should arrive midday today, dumping mostly rain across Iowa’s southern half, but the northern few […]

The CEO of Wells Enterprises in Le Mars says he doesn’t expect much to change with the sale of the family owned business to an Italian company. Mike Wells says under the sale agreement with […]

A Fort Dodge couple is now charged in the death of a newborn baby in Fort Dodge. According to the Fort Dodge Police Department,  a warrant was issued for 24-year-old Taylor Blaha and 31-year-old Brandon […]

The Decatur County Sheriff now says no foul play is suspected in the case of that man found dead next to a burned-out vehicle on November 26th near Leon. The Sheriff’s Department identifies the man […]

A recently shuttered wind turbine manufacturing plant will reopen in southeast Iowa by the end of the month. Lee County Economic Development Group President and CEO, Dennis Fraise, says Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in Fort […]

Iowans are being warned about a new text message scam involving EBT cards, which are used to distribute government benefits like food assistance, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. Ashlee Kieler, a spokeswoman […]

The Adair County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and then approved an ordinance today that would regulate hazardous liquid pipelines, targeting a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. Board chairman Matt Wedemeyer  says the panel […]