State Education Department releases school ratings

Some communities in northwest Iowa hit by massive flooding this summer are now able to apply for FEMA money to purchase

The chairman of the Iowa Senate Commerce Committee is proposing creation of an Iowa “business court” — hoping it will prompt

Farm groups are urging state officials to continue funding development of livestock vaccines for bird flu and other foreign animal diseases

The remains of an Iowa soldier who died in a Japanese prison camp have been identified. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Can poinsettias kill you? There’s a long-standing rumor about the red-and-green flowers traditionally associated with Christmas being deadly if eaten. Janna

A national study by AARP looked at where members want to live as they get older. AARP vice president Rodney Harrell

The Iowa Lottery Commission has signed off on major changes to the multi-state Mega Millions game slated to begin in April.

Tomorrow is the first day of winter, and if our landscaping should happen to get heaped with snow in the weeks

Tomorrow is the first day of winter, and if our landscaping should happen to get heaped with snow in the weeks