U.S. Energy Secretary talks about renewables in Iowa visit
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright toured the Ames National Lab at Iowa State University Thursday. One of the Lab’s core research priorities is developing ways to extract and re-use rare […]
Iconic pork flip draws politicos to hottest part of Iowa State Fair
The 2025 Iowa State Fair doesn’t end until Sunday night, giving a few more politicians a chance to engage in what’s turned out to be common exercise for vote-seekers. Dana […]
How to stay safe during the sweltering state fair
At least 300,000 people are expected at the Iowa State Fair over its final three days, as the forecast for Des Moines calls for mostly sunny skies and steamy high […]
Cedar Rapids to launch new marathon in 2026, qualifier for Boston
A race that could be a new staple for runners in eastern Iowa will debut next summer. The city-wide event in Cedar Rapids will feature multiple races, including a free […]
First case of West Nile Virus confirmed in northern Iowa
The State Health Department has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus. The Department says the adult between 41 and 60 years old is from northern Iowa. The virus […]
Iowa unemployment rate unchanged in July
Iowa’s numbers are out for July and Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says things held steady. “Unemployment remained at 3.7% and our labor force participation also remained the same […]
UI health expert urges parents to vaccinate their children
Many Iowa schools start classes in less than two weeks and what used to be a fall rite of passage — getting kids updated on their shots — is happening […]
Iowa Attorney General joins call for changes in Instagram mapping
Iowa’s attorney general has joined three dozen other attorneys general in calling for Instagram to make changes in a new feature that shows where people are when they’re using the […]
Iowa State Fair Horse Barn full, national draft horse shows underway
Every stall in the Horse Barn at this year’s Iowa State Fair has been occupied and Clydesdale and Percheron draft horses have arrived as their National Shows get underway today. […]
Many Iowa schools scramble to fill openings before the bell rings
Dozens of Iowa school districts will be starting classes soon without a full roster of full-time teachers and staff. This morning, the state’s “Teach Iowa” website shows public and private […]