Iowa pheasant numbers down overall but many areas have plenty of birds
The DNR expert who runs the roadside pheasant survey says numbers are down, but he still sees a good season ahead. Wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the overall number of […]
Rob Sand proposes expansion of statewide voluntary preschool program
The State of Iowa currently provides funding for half a day of preschool for four year olds. Rob Sand, the Democrat running for governor, says the statewide voluntary preschool program […]
National Taxpayers Union calls for neutral analysis of data centers
Data centers have become a flash point around the state, with some Iowa counties enacting moratoriums. Both candidates for governor have proposed tax changes for data centers. National Taxpayers Union […]
Tree dropping leaves already? Iowa forester says it’ll likely be okay
Some Iowa homeowners may notice the leaves on certain trees are turning yellow or brown and dropping earlier than usual this season. According to the Iowa DNR, they could have […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 8/31/26
Class 5A 1. Dowling Catholic (1-0), LW #2 @ #2 Johnston 2. Johnston (1-0), LW #3 vs #1 Dowling Catholic 3. Iowa City Liberty (1-0), LW #4 vs #4 S.E. […]
New UI Center for Intellectual Freedom oversight panel meets tomorrow
A newly formed executive committee will meet tomorrow to discuss hiring a permanent director for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds said it’s […]
As August ends, hot and muggy weather returns to Iowa
Thirty-one counties in south-central and southeast Iowa will be under a heat advisory from one o’clock this (Monday) afternoon through 7 PM Wednesday. Meteorologist Abby Wyss, at the National Weather […]
Missing woman is found alive in Hardin County after extensive search
Rescue crews from several north-central counties helped with a weekend river search and rescue in Hardin County. The Eldora Fire and Rescue Department was notified of a report of a […]
Labor Day 2026 vacations will cost Iowans more than a year ago
The last holiday weekend of summer is just ahead and many Iowans are making plans to vacate the state for short Labor Day getaways. Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA-Iowa, says […]
Two events highlight stakes in Iowa’s top 2026 races
There were two big events this weekend focused on boosting the top candidates on Iowa’s General Election ballot. U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson played her violin with a band on […]