After a fine fall weekend, forecasters say we’re in for a much colder week ahead with the chance for snow in parts of Iowa midweek. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the National Weather Service, says a […]

It’s been a tough couple of years for Iowa’s tree canopy, between terrible tornadoes, derechos, and killer insects like the emerald ash borer wiping out tens of thousands of trees. Chip Murrow, an urban forestry […]

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she is excited to win another term and return to Washington knowing the Republicans retain control of the House. “I came into Congress under total Democrat control, and I am […]

The state unemployment rate moved up one-tenth of a point in October to three percent. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there’s been minimal movement the last several months and says that probably is […]

State regulators in North Dakota approved a pipeline route permit today (Friday) for the Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon capture pipeline. The route approved by the North Dakota Public Service Commission is part of a […]

Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Thursday at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines declaring next week “Apprenticeship Week” in Iowa. Broadlawns used an Iowa Workforce Development Grant in 2023 to create a health care […]

The Iowa Supreme Court heard the case of a former Anita woman seeking to overturn her convictions for second-degree murder and child endangerment causing death for a child at her daycare. Alison Dorsey argued her […]

It’s a bit late in the year to be planting trees, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging homeowners and city leaders to plan ahead and consider any of about 85 different species […]

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of the families of four workers at the Tyson meatpacking plant in Waterloo who died of COVID-19 in 2020. The workers’ families are asking the […]

Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter is issuing a warning about scammers targeting pet owners whose animals are missing. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa says it’s gotten several calls from people who say they’ve gotten […]

The group that runs the online investigation website FindJodi.com, dedicated to Mason City TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit — who vanished in 1996, says they’ve confirmed -no- human remains were found in a recent search in […]

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and as Iowans plan their family get-togethers or getaways, the Iowa State Patrol is also planning to put extra troopers on the roadways to help keep everyone safe. […]

The University of Iowa is the lead institution on a near-$166-million robotic space mission due for launch next year. Twin spacecraft will study what’s known as space weather, which is responsible for beautiful phenomena like […]

Fans of the Iowa State Fair can pick up memorabilia or keepsakes in an auction that begins today. The Blue Ribbon Foundation helps fund the upkeep of the fairgrounds and spokesperson Drew Sniezek says there’s […]

A ruling by an administrative law judge says state regulators must now consider public health effects when issuing permits to pull large amounts of water from the ground. The decision comes in a lawsuit challenging […]

A spokeswoman for the Iowa Turkey Federation in Ames says Iowans will be paying a little less for their big birds this Thanksgiving. Prices have dropped on whole turkeys at many of the state’s larger […]

A full recount is being requested in all 20 southeastern Iowa counties in the closely-watched 1st District Congressional race. Nine days after the election, Iowans in the district still don’t know exactly who will represent […]

Attorneys for renters and landlords in Orange City claim city-required inspections of rental properties every five years violate renters’ rights. They argued before the Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday that mandated check-ups are unrestricted searches, […]