U.S. pork exports down in 2025
The volume of U.S. pork exports is down about 9% compared to this time a year ago and it’s not just trade tensions with China that caused the drop. “While […]
Launch status now pending for Iowan Whitson and crew
It’s now unclear exactly when Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson will blast off on her record-setting fifth space mission. This morning’s scheduled launch was called off. SpaceX announced on Tuesday […]
Launch status now ‘pending’ for Iowan Whitson and crew
It’s now unclear exactly when Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson will blast off on her record-setting fifth space mission. This morning’s scheduled launch was called off. SpaceX announced on Tuesday […]
As trade deal near, Iowa shop owners say tariffs have hurt bottom line
President Trump this morning announced he and China’s president will review and likely approve a deal to end trade tensions between the two countries. Some Iowa small business owners say […]
As trade deal nears, Iowa shop owners say tariffs have hurt bottom line
President Trump this morning announced he and China’s president will review and likely approve a deal to end trade tensions between the two countries. Some Iowa small business owners say […]
Iowa hospital uses robots that emit UV light to clean rooms
Three robots are at work in a northeast Iowa hospital, making the final sweep to make sure rooms are disinfected after a patient is discharged. Finley Hospital in Dubuque is […]
State Senator Zach Wahls announces 2026 bid for U.S. Senate
A third Democrat has just announced he’s running for the U.S. Senate seat currently Republican Joni Ernst. Thirty-three year old Zach Wahls of Coralville has been a state senator since […]
Iowa hometown of famed big band leader hosts four-day celebration
The southwest Iowa town of Clarinda hosts its 50th Glenn Miller Music Festival this week, with jazz and big band concerts, dance contests, and more to celebrate the legendary band […]
Iowa Governor visits Rock Valley to celebrate continued flood recovery
The northwest Iowa community of Rock Valley is moving ahead with housing projects almost one year after devastating flooding consumed the town. Governor Kim Reynolds attended a ribbon cutting Tuesday […]
Des Moines rally against ICE raids stays peaceful, no police presence
Several hundred demonstrators rallied in downtown Des Moines last night in opposition to ICE raids in Los Angeles and the Trump administration deploying Marines and the National Guard against protestors. […]