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DNR Issues Air Quality Advisory Through Thursday
DES MOINES — The Iowa DNR has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert through 6 a.m. Thursday, June 5. The Air Quality Index (AQI) may reach the red or unhealthy category

Strong Storms Move Through Northwest Iowa Monday Evening
After hitting a high temperature of 91 degrees yesterday (Monday), a cold frontal boundary moved into the area in the late afternoon bringing with it severe weather, including significant amounts
Iowa inmates are building affordable homes to help ease the housing crunch
The southeast Iowa city of Fairfield has bought two homes that were built as part of an Iowa prison work program. The nonprofit Homes for Iowa contracts with inmates to
Popular author of wacky stories makes two Iowa stops
A New York Times bestselling author will be in central Iowa tonight. Kevin Wilson is best known for zany stories that are full of heart, like his latest book, “Run
Woman who sparked viral moment at Ernst’s town hall is running for Iowa House seat
The woman who yelled, “People will die,” last week as U.S. Senator Joni Ernst answered a question about Medicaid cuts is now running for a seat in the Iowa House
Vietnam agrees to buy $800 million worth of Midwest soybeans, corn, pork
Vietnamese officials visiting Iowa have signed agreements to buy more agricultural products from the Midwest, including Iowa. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said the five agreements represent $800 million
Luther College leaving the American Rivers Conference
One of the founding members of the American Rivers Conference, formerly the Iowa Conference, will have a new home beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Luther College in Decorah has
Grassley says he’ll seek compromise on phase-out of wind energy tax incentives
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley was called “the father of the modern wind industry” in his 2016 campaign ad which featured him in a hard hat atop an Iowa wind turbine.
Democrat Julie Stauch launches campaign for Iowa governor
A Democrat who has worked behind the scenes on many campaigns has launched her own campaign for governor. Julie Stauch of West Des Moines said Iowans “are disgusted” by Iowa’s
Documentary chronicles Iowa’s Hot Lotto scam
A documentary is now available about the 2011 Hot Lotto scam in Iowa that led to the uncovering of other rigged games across the country. Former Iowa Lottery CEO Terry
