Rides of Silence remember Iowa cyclists who’ve been hit and killed
Bicycling enthusiasts will hold somber rides in six Iowa communities tonight as part of an international movement called the Ride of Silence. Iowa Bicycle Coalition executive director Luke Hoffman will […]
Survey finds cash rent for Iowa cropland fell 2.9% this year
Iowa State University Extension’s annual survey shows the first statewide decline in cash rental rates for farmland since 2019. Rental rates went up 9% in 2023 and were stable last […]
Catholic Eucharistic Pilgrimage crossing into Iowa from Illinois today
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage of the Catholic Church will enter Iowa today on its way back to the west coast. Davenport Diocese Deacon Ryan Burchett says the Pilgrimage came through […]
Travel forecast for Iowans falls as unofficial start of summer holiday nears
Many Iowans are busy making their summer travel plans, which for some of us starts with the three-day Memorial Day weekend ahead. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says some Iowans are […]
Mason City man dies in I-35 crash involving two semis
One person was killed in a four-vehicle accident on Interstate 35 in Hamilton County on Tuesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 68-year-old Reed Peterson of Mason City was northbound […]
Central Iowa zoo to expand habitats for lions, river otters, bobcats and more
Iowa’s largest zoo is launching what’s described as a “transformative” project, one of the most comprehensive expansion and renovation efforts in the facility’s 60-year history. Alex Payne, spokesman for Blank […]
Linn County gathering information for possible restart of nuclear power plant
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission took public input at its meeting Monday on restarting the nuclear power plant outside of Palo. The Duane Arnold Energy Center shut down […]
Groundbreaking for Daisy Brand’s $676 million plant in Boone
A ceremonial groundbreaking today in Boone for a plant that will produce Daisy Brand sour cream and cottage cheese. The $676 million project will eventually employ over 250 people. “It […]
Crypto bill advances, Grassley says he wouldn’t invest in digital currency
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley voted with his colleagues last night in advancing the first major bill that would more closely regulate cryptocurrency. In a conference call with Iowa reporters this […]
Iowa, UNI, ISU student leaders express concern about proposed tuition increase
Leaders of the student governments at the three state universities talked about the impact of the proposed tuition increase during the Board of Regents’ meeting Monday. Resident tuition would increase […]