Iowa’s AEAs endure challenges, staff cuts
Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are still making adjustments in how they operate, based on changes mandated during the last legislative session. Stan Rheingans is interim administrator for the Central Rivers […]
Today’s Iowa Cancer Summit gathers researchers, survivors, caregivers
Iowa is one of few states in the nation where cancer rates are still rising, and some of state’s top cancer researchers are meeting in the Des Moines metro area […]
Man charged in death of Council Bluffs woman
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation arrested a Council Bluffs man Monday in the death of a woman whose body was found in Fremont County in February. The body of […]
Iowa 2nd congressional district candidates Hinson, Corkery debate
The two major party candidates in Iowa’s second congressional district discussed a wide variety of issue Monday night on Iowa PBS, their only debate before the November election. In an […]
Jellyfish found in Guthrie County farm pond
It’s common to see a jellyfish along a beach in a warm weather state, but it’s unusual to find one in an Iowa farm pond. That’s what DNR fisheries biologist […]
How a service dog became a beloved member of the UNI marching band
University of Northern Iowa football fans are delighting in watching a new four-legged member of the Panther Marching Band take the field at halftime this season. Winnie, a golden retriever, […]
Acclaimed author speaks at sold-out event in Des Moines tonight
A #1 New York Times bestselling author will be speaking at an event in central Iowa tonight. Ta-Nehisi Coates gained global acclaim with his 2015 book “Between the World and […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 10/14/24
Class 5A 1. Dowling Catholic (6-1), LW #1 vs #10 Southeast Polk 2. WDM Valley (6-1), LW #2 @ Ankeny 3. Bettendorf (7-0), LW #3 vs Cedar Rapids Prairie 4. […]
Congressman Feenstra has ‘great hope’ Farm Bill will pass by year’s end
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says the prospects for passage of a five-year Farm Bill are positive — after the election. “We have great hope that we can come together, that […]
Musical edition of ‘Back to the Future’ holds Iowa premiere
The new Broadway musical version of the biggest film of 1985 makes its Iowa debut this week, with a former Iowan in one of the lead roles. In “Back to […]