River and stream flows have dropped as the wet spring turned to a dry fall, which raises some concerns for fish. DNR fisheries biologist Scott Grummer works in north-central Iowa. “We’re starting to get a […]

Halloween pumpkins that didn’t get smashed or eaten by squirrels pose a problem for waste haulers after the trick-or-treating is over. The Ames Resource Recovery Plant burns garbage to produce electricity and assistant superintendent Mark […]

It’s neither a trick nor a treat as a surprise snowfall is blanketing parts of northwest Iowa this Halloween morning. A photo taken by an Iowa DOT snowplow camera in the seven o’clock hour shows […]

Iowans will need to reset all of their clocks this weekend as we fall back an hour, and now is the ideal time for parents to start getting their kids ready for the shift as […]

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says he was recently told the DOT might have information about registered Iowa voters who may not be U.S. citizens — and his staff conducted a manual review of […]

A central Iowa nonprofit will soon open a new women and children’s shelter with triple the capacity of its previous facility. Hope Ministries’ new space in Des Moines has 50 short-term shelter beds and 50 […]

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate convened a gathering of state and federal officials at the Iowa National Guard’s headquarters today to tout security measures surrounding the General Election. “It is because of numerous checks […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says if Donald Trump becomes president again, he will dramatically reduce the size of the federal government. “The waste has to be just — and you all know it — astronomical,” Reynolds […]

Forecasters say heavy rain is likely in parts of Iowa as a cold front arrives this afternoon and tonight, along with the threat of severe weather. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the National Weather Service, says […]

As trick-or-treaters hit the streets tomorrow night in many Iowa communities, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna Day, a nurse and education […]

Iowa voters are being presented with a three-part proposal about who is eligible to vote in Iowa. The amendment proposed for Iowa’s constitution says 17 year olds may vote in a Primary if they’ll be […]

The Oelwein City Council approved a request Monday for a leave of absence at for At-Large Council Member Karen Seeders, who was arrested at her home on October 18th on felony drug charges. Oelwein Mayor […]

Iowa’s secretary of state and the American Civil Liberties Union have sent letters to county auditors, reminding them they are in the three month period when they cannot respond to challenges seeking removal of names […]

Iowans who are considering picking up some seasonal work during the final few months of the year should apply now, according to a University of Iowa business professor. Peggy Stover, who directs the UI’s Marketing […]

A 19-year-old northwest Iowa man who pleaded guilty to first degree willful injury has been been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for shooting and seriously wounding his father in early May. Caleb […]

The soybean harvest is nearly complete and the corn harvest isn’t far behind. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows that more than 95% of the soybeans are harvested statewide. The northwest, north-central, and central areas have […]

Researchers, business executives and government officials from around the globe are in Iowa this week for the World Food Prize symposium. It’s an annual gathering to discuss food security and innovation. Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary […]

Iowa’s two U.S. senators are questioning why Pure Prairie Poultry, which recently declared bankruptcy, was given tens of millions of federal dollars. Senator Chuck Grassley says two years ago, the U.S.D.A . handed the Minnesota-based […]