First case of measles this year confirmed in central Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles this year. Information from the department says a vaccinated adult from central Iowa acquired measles […]
2025 Iowa teacher of the year says more education on careers needed
Iowa’s 2025 Teacher of the Year recently talked with the state Board of Education about her travels throughout the state. Melanie Bloom of Sioux Rapids says she learned there needs […]
Grassley says hospitalized McConnell is entitled to privacy
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s putting no stock in speculative reports that his colleague and former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is in a coma. McConnell, who stepped down […]
Temporary ‘Social District’ in northern Iowa city for weekend event
The Algona City Council has approved an ordinance for establishing a temporary “Social District” in the city’s downtown area for certain events and it’s been triggered for this weekend’s annual […]
Plans announced for ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ at Iowa Capitol
State officials and financial supporters will be hosting an event this fall on the Iowa Capitol Grounds to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. “It’s been four days since […]
Severe weather possible for Iowa late today, steamy weather returns Sunday
Extremely hot weather is creeping back into Iowa’s forecast for early next week, but the more immediate threat is the possibility of severe storms this afternoon. Meteorologist Ashley Bury, at […]
Iowans should safely store any leftover fireworks
Rain dampened many Independence Day celebrations and now some Iowans have sacks full of unused firecrackers and other things that go boom in the night. Fire safety expert Ryan Lock […]
Eight Iowa counties have moratoriums on data center development
At least eight Iowa counties now have data center moratoriums in place. Linn County’s Board of Supervisors is the latest to enact one, for unincorporated areas of the county, and […]
How deep to drill? ISU professor says that’s the question for hydrogen exploration
An Iowa State University chemist who studies the composition and structure of Planet Earth says companies searching for pools of hydrogen under Iowa’s surface have to answer a basic question. […]
Iowans can learn how to catch-and-release bumble bees for science project
The Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas will host three field day trainings this month for people interested in helping track and conserve native bees, which have experienced steep population declines in […]