Iowa State Fair opens in a downpour
The gates opened to the 2025 Iowa State Fair as thunderstorms moved over the fairgrounds dropping on and off waves of rain. State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons spoke at the […]
One of only two B-29s still flying lands in Iowa for tours, rides
Residents of Southside Des Moines are hearing an unfamiliar rumble in the skies. It’s not thunderstorms, but a squadron of World War Two-vintage aircraft. Jacques Robitaille, spokesman for the AirPower […]
Fire levels Dunlap service station, DNR fears impact on Boyer River
There’s concern about environmental damage from Wednesday’s fire that destroyed a western Iowa service station. The fire gutted Rockin K Solutions in the Crawford County town of Dunlap. No one […]
2 dead, 1 critically hurt, after shootings, explosion and fire in Glenwood
Officials in southwest Iowa are investigating a deadly shooting and fire in Glenwood on Wednesday night. In a press conference hours after the incident, Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen said […]
Southern rust poses threat to Iowa corn crops
A fungus that attacks corn has spread to more than 40 Iowa counties. Meaghan Anderson, an extension field agronomist with Iowa State University, says southern rust creates reddish-orange patches on […]
Iowa State Fair opens with some new rules on food and drink
The Iowa State Fair opens its 11-day run today in Des Moines. Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says a big change this year allows you to bring in your own drinks. […]
Merit-based pay for educators among ideas from Iowa governor’s DOGE group
The governor’s government efficiency task force is considering 45 recommendations, including a plan to link the salaries for educators in Iowa’s public schools to student achievement. Former Fort Dodge Mayor […]
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall arrives in central Iowa
What’s known as The Wall That Heals is being assembled today in the Story County town of Nevada. The traveling version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will open to […]
Conviction stands for man serving life term for Algona policeman’s murder
The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the first degree murder conviction of the man who shot Algona police officer Kevin Cram to death nearly two years ago. A year […]
Iowa City fire using new system to warn motorists about emergency vehicles
The Iowa City Fire Department is using a new system that will let drivers know when they are approaching a truck that is on a call. Battalion Chief Zach Hickman […]