Survey shows Iowa pheasant numbers up as 100th season approaches
This year marks the 100th Iowa pheasant hunting season, and it could turn out to be one of the best for hunters in decades. DNR Wildlife Biologist Todd Bogenschutz says […]
For first time in 58 years, Iowa has open races for governor, US Senate
With Republicans Kim Reynolds and Joni Ernst deciding not to run for reelection, Iowa will have open races for governor and the U.S. senate for the first time since 1968. […]
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson ‘all in’ on 2026 U.S. Senate race
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Hinson posted her announcement on social media, about four hours after Republican Senator Joni Ernst released a video […]
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst makes it official. She won’t run in 2026
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has released a video statement to announce she will not seek reelection in 2026. “This was no easy decision. I love my state and country,” Ernst […]
Northeast Iowa volunteers build beds for kids who don’t have one
One of the 15 “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” chapters in Iowa is holding a bed building event tomorrow in Manchester. Keith Kramer is leader of the Delaware County chapter that […]
Creighton survey shows tariffs are slowing economy, undermining confidence
Iowa’s economy improved slightly during August, along with the Midwest as a whole, according to a monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states. Despite the minor […]
Dove season opens with southern Iowa a likely hotspot
The mourning dove season in Iowa opened Monday. DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the participation by hunters and number of birds have been steady. “Basically 14 to 15-thousand hunters, […]
Iowa woman’s many trips to Yellowstone National Park turns into book
An Iowan’s passion for a national park has turned into a book and an opportunity to interact with visitors. Natalie Ogbourne of Knoxville says she took her first trip the […]
Under new law, Iowa schools test students’ math skills three times a year
The state’s new “Math Counts Act” requires Iowa schools to start screening students’ math skills three times each year. Schools have been testing students’ literacy skills three times a year […]
Norway’s crown price to visit Decorah in October
A northeast Iowa community is preparing for a royal visit. The Crown Prince of Norway will visit Decorah next month. Crown Prince Haakon will be visiting the United States to […]