Iowans may need to rethink their weekend outdoor plans, as forecasters say the entire state will be under an Extreme Heat Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the National Weather Service, says Saturday will be the first full day of summer, and the hot-and-muggy weather will arrive right on time. […]
May unemployment up slightly in Iowa as more women return to work
Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says the state unemployment rate increased again slightly in May as more people starting looking