Disease and drought may still foul Iowa farmers’ yields
While the USDA’s September outlook predicts this year’s corn crop could set a record in Iowa and across the Midwest, economist Chad Hart at the Iowa State University Extension says […]
Study: Proposed power plant near Cedar Rapids could be aircraft hazard
A new study warns a proposed gas-fired power plant near the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids could present risks for pilots. The airport commissioned the study to determine whether […]
Second death linked to Marshalltown Legionnaires outbreak
The state has confirmed the second death from the Legionnaires Disease outbreak in Marshalltown. The Department of Health and Human Services says an elderly adult with multiple underlying health conditions […]
Iowa Attorney General clears Knoxville officer in fatal shooting
Iowa’s Attorney General has ruled a fatal shooting by a Knoxville police officer was legally justified. Sergeant Joseph Weppler responded with another officer to a 911 call on August 21st […]
Iowa HHS director Kelly Garcia resigns
Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that Iowa Department of Health and Human Services director Kelly Garcia has resigned and will leave the agency next month. Garcia started with the state […]
Tips so Iowans with kids can spot secret vaping hoodies
Iowa parents are being warned about how stealthy vaping products are becoming, and that they’ll need to be even more vigilant to prevent their kids from getting hooked. Michelle Gilbertson, […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/22/25
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest (4-0), LW #1 vs DSM East 2. WDM Valley (3-1), LW #3 @ Indianola 3. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #4 vs Waterloo West 4. Iowa […]
Health official in Des Moines says COVID shots should still be widely accessible
Local health officials in Iowa say they’re encouraged by new recommendations for the COVID-19 shot passed by a federal panel. The CDC recommends the shot for most adults and advises […]
Acclaimed film ‘Pieowa’ documents Iowans’ love of baking, eating pies
A southeast Iowa woman has made the transition from writer to filmmaker and believes pie is more than just a savory meal or a delicious dessert, so much more that […]
Senator Joni Ernst says next generation equipped to take the helm
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says her decision not to run for reelection is the “right one,” for several reasons. Ernst spoke with Radio Iowa this weekend and brought up her […]