State News

An event planned for this coming weekend in central Iowa will feature nationally-known speakers, a film premiere, a live podcast recording, an “ideas contest,” and more — all designed to inspire conversation. Nathan Beacom, executive […]

Former President Donald Trump’s status as the central figure in the 2024 presidential race was on full display at the Iowa Republican Party’s fundraiser that kicked off the weekend. Trump was the last of 13 […]

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says it is just a matter of time before the USS Sioux City and the other 11 littoral combat ships in its class are decommissioned. Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, […]

Former President Donald Trump and a dozen other candidates seeking the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination are due to speak tonight at an Iowa Republican Party fundraiser. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is among a handful of […]

How early is too early? The 4th of July was just a few weeks ago, yet some Iowa grocery stores are already offering spooky Halloween decorations and big bags of trick-or-treat candy. Professor Peggy Stover, […]

Iowans are being warned that spending too much time outdoors today could be dangerous, as an extreme heat warning is posted for Iowa’s southern half and western third. Forecasters say heat indices this afternoon may […]

New drugs that studies show can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease may soon be available to Iowans. The Food and Drug Administration recently gave full approval to the drug Leqembi.  Dr. Lynn Rankin, a […]

A fire in northwest Iowa last night caused major damage at the site of Rembrandt Enterprises, an egg production facility north of Storm Lake. A total of 14 fire departments from four counties, as well […]

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott says rival Ron DeSantis should be asked to clarify his position on Florida’s new black history curriculum. “As a country founded upon freedom, the greatest deprivation of freedom was slavery,” […]

It’s mid-summer and many Iowans are on vacation, and while you might be tempted to share fun photos with friends on social media, Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Timmons says you’d be wise to resist that […]