Protest planned over closing of Iowa City historical research center
Concerned Iowans plan to protest Saturday the state’s expected closure of the Iowa City Centennial Building historical research center. The State Historical Society says it is shutting it down because […]
NASCAR Cup Series to return to Iowa Speedway in 2026
NASCAR announced that the NASCAR Cup Series will return to Iowa Speedway in 2026. The Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol will return to the Iowa Speedway on Sunday, Aug. […]
Iowa pharmacists are in demand as they try to fill healthcare provider gap
The dean of the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy spent the past week visiting two-dozen pharmacies across the state, from Sioux City to Mason City to the Quad Cities. […]
Pastor, former state administrator Adam Steen runs for governor
A pastor who’s been a top administrator in state government submitted his resignation to Governor Kim Reynolds this morning and launched his own campaign for governor tonight. Forty-five-year-old Adam Steen […]
2025 Iowa State Fair attendance ranks third, food sales on par with 2024
The Iowa State Fair is the state’s largest tourism event and State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says that was affirmed this year. Nearly 1.2 million people attended the 2025 Fair […]
DNR confirms mountain lion in northwest Iowa is from Nebraska
Images of a mountain lion with a neck collar have been circulating on social media in northwest Iowa the past few days. Iowa DNR furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says the […]
ISU study finds education impact on marriage varies with age
A study by Iowa State University shows education can have varying impacts on when people get married. ISU economics professor John Winters co-wrote the study on the impact of education […]
Workers at Le Mars milk plant authorize strike if contract talks stall
A majority union workers at the Kemps dairy plant in Le Mars have voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations falter. Adrian Macias, secretary for Teamsters Local 554, says […]
Iowa no longer has ‘herd immunity’ against measles
As Iowa kids prepare to go back to school, health experts are urging parents to make sure they are up to date on their measles vaccination. The state has confirmed […]
Anti-crime program in eastern Iowa schools brings dramatic results
Cedar Rapids high schools are seeing a near-50-percent drop in the number of students charged with crimes, thanks to an effort by schools, the city, and a local nonprofit. Janessa […]