ISU ends program to make artwork more accessible, affordable
Iowa State University’s long-running art rental program is ending after five decades. It allowed hundreds of students, faculty, staff and even local Ames residents to rent artwork from the university’s […]
4th Republican launches campaign in Iowa’s 4th congressional district
There are now four Republicans campaigning for Iowa’s fourth district congressional seat. Ryan Rhodes of Ames worked for President Trump during Trump’s first administration and served as CEO of the […]
Amazon to build delivery station in Fort Dodge industrial park
Plans are being unveiled that may mean faster delivery of packages for online shoppers in north-central Iowa. Officials with Amazon announced this week that the online retail giant has purchased […]
UI scientists cheer as TRACERS lifts off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket
Two satellites built by researchers at the University of Iowa were launched into orbit Wednesday in a partnership with NASA and SpaceX. The satellites will help researchers answer questions about […]
Central Iowa welcomes thousands of athletes to put ‘new perspective on aging’
Iowa is hosting its first-ever National Senior Games as competition gets underway today, with the formal opening ceremony tomorrow night, including the arrival of the flaming torch on the Iowa […]
Hinson’s ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ touted by eight governors, including Iowa’s
Governor Kim Reynolds and seven other Republican governors are backing federal legislation to override rules requiring that pork sold in California come from hogs raised in pens large enough that […]
Iowa boy awarded Guinness World Record for most premature baby
An Iowa baby now holds the Guinness World Record for the most premature baby. Nash Keen was born last year at just 21 weeks — so early that most hospitals […]
The heat of an Iowa summer can quickly be deadly for pets left in cars
A heat advisory covers 97 of Iowa’s 99 counties through tonight (Wednesday) as heat indices may reach 105 degrees. The heat can be harmful to people — and pets. Sybil […]
Marathon game of catch raises money for Sioux City’s Miracle League
A northwest Iowa man played catch for 24 hours straight to help people with disabilities take part in sports and recreation. Kevin Negaard is the founder of the Miracle League […]
Ernst says key bill has funds for new runway for Sioux City’s 185th
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced a bill that would provide the money for a new runway in Sioux City for the 185th Air […]