Iowa State eliminating women’s gymnastics
The Iowa State University Athletics Department will discontinue its women’s gymnastics program and replace it with another sport that provides equal or additional participation opportunities for women, ISU Director of […]
Survey shows big boost in Iowans’ 2026 vacation plans
More Iowans are saying “Seize the day!” and they’re booking more vacations at a much faster pace than in past years, according to a survey from AAA-Iowa. Spokesman Brian Ortner […]
Helicopter crew is honored in Webster City after deadly 1980 crash
A memorial marker was dedicated this morning at Brewer Creek Park in Webster City to honor three people who were killed in the crash of a medical helicopter on this […]
February ends up around the 17th driest in Iowa record book
State climatologist Justin Glisan says February continued what has been a dry winter. “Preliminary liquid equivalent total, so melted snow, melted sleet in the rainfall that we saw, only about […]
Proposed Iowa rules on insurance for some mental health care in Iowa
The Iowa House has unanimously approved a bill designed to expand access to intensive mental health services outside of a hospital setting. It applies to facilities that help stablize patients […]
Davenport sled hockey player shoots for 4th gold medal in Paralympics
An Iowa native is preparing to take to the ice at the Paralympic Winter Games which begin this week in Milan, Italy. Kevin McKee grew up in Davenport. He was […]
Iowa farm group studies using less fertilizer while keeping yields high
Midwestern corn growers are testing whether they can use less fertilizer and still maintain yields or improve their bottom line through on-farm research trials. It’s part of an ongoing project […]
Bill lets Iowa farmers disable diesel exhaust systems on farm equipment
The Iowa House has passed a bill with new state restrictions on farm implement companies, so the owners of tractors and combines could repair the diesel exhaust fluid systems on […]
Sherman is first Iowa GOP candidate for governor to file nominating petitions
Brad Sherman, a pastor from Williamsburg who’s a candidate for governor, has filed the paperwork to get on the Republican Primary ballot this June. To qualify for the primary, statewide […]
Identities released for 3 people found dead in Mason City home
Police have identified the three people found dead in a north Iowa home Saturday evening. Mason City Police Chief Mike McKelvey says the dead are 33-year-old Morgan Lee Tarr, 39-year-old […]