Visitors can now see live sharks up-close at central Iowa zoo’s aquarium
Iowa’s largest zoo is adding sharks to its Big Reef Aquarium for the first time. Two bamboo sharks, named Snoopy and Pluto, were introduced this week at Blank Park Zoo […]
Iowa’s congressional delegation says Iran cannot be allowed nuclear weapons
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump is projecting “peace through strength” as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Trump has called for the “unconditional surrender” of Iran, while Iran’s […]
County officials concerned about proposed rules for election training
County auditors are raising concerns about proposed rules from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office that would require the same training for every part-timer and volunteer who works on Election […]
Water use drops, but ban on lawn watering remains for central Iowans
Officials say nitrate levels are still high in central Iowa waterways that supply the Des Moines area with drinking water. It’s been nearly a week since the Central Iowa Water […]
Forecast: Iowa’s first summer weekend will be hot and muggy
The calendar says summer arrives on Friday and forecasters say the steamy, hot weather of the season will also arrive in Iowa on Friday, right on time. Meteorologist Donna Dubberke, […]
Even Iowa water skiers are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is usually associated with fall and starting up the furnace, but Iowans need to be aware that the colorless, odorless gas can be equally as lethal during […]
Troopers: Rain may’ve been factor in fatal crash near Bagley
A multi-vehicle crash during heavy rain Tuesday night in western Iowa claimed the life of a Guthrie County man. The Iowa State Patrol says a car driven by 60-year-old Jerry […]
‘Water Rocks’ environmental summit for teachers underway at Iowa State University
The annual “Water Rocks” summit is underway at Iowa State University for some 31 teachers representing 24 Iowa school districts. Spokesperson Ann Stout says the workshop participants range from kindergarten […]
House keeps pushing for override of governor’s veto of pipeline bill
Seventy members of the Iowa House are calling for a special session of the legislature to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would have set new rules for […]
Ryan Melton suspends 2026 campaign in Iowa’s 4th congressional district
Ryan Melton, the Democratic candidate in Iowa’s fourth congressional district the past two elections, has suspended his 2026 campaign. Melton, who lives in Webster City, announced on social media it […]
