Fall colors are starting to appear in Iowa as summer wraps up tomorrow
Today is the final full day of summer and the leaves on some trees are already starting to change into their autumn attire. Joe Herring, a district forester with the […]
Trees can be ordered now as part of One Million Trees Central Iowa initiative
Residents of ten central Iowa counties will be able to spruce up their yards with new, high-quality trees for planting this fall with a special deal through a non-profit that’s […]
Creighton economist says interest rates ‘headed back to normal’ of around 7%
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the days of 2% or 3% interest rates on home mortages are over. “We all have to get used to these higher rates. We […]
Louisiana Senator offers prediction on Iran war’s end, urges Iowa Republicans to elect Hinson
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy spoke to 1300 Christian conservatives in Iowa this weekend, predicting the war in Iran would be over by spring. “I believe that war will be concluded […]
Sioux County supervisors to hold hearing on rules for data centers
The Sioux County Planning and Zoning commission has recommended approval of proposed data center rules and the Board of Supervisors is expected to hold the first hearing on them September […]
Parts of Iowa have already set September rainfall records
There’s still more than ten days left in September — but it is already one of the wettest in history for some parts of Iowa. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says […]
Vance headlines Council Bluffs rally for Iowa GOP candidates
Vice President JD Vance headlined a rally in Council Bluffs today to boost Iowa Republican candidates on the November. Vance also touted the Trump Adminsitration’s record on immigration and tax […]
Iowa schools wary of threats involving Cat in the Hat videos
Iowa parents and students are being warned about a disturbing social media trend that features sinister versions of a beloved children’s book character. Estherville Lincoln Central Superintendent Andy Armstead says […]
Iowans balk at gas price bounce, and diesel is more expensive than ever before
Iowa motorists may be rethinking any planned autumn road trips after gasoline prices took another jump this week, while diesel prices have again hit a record high. AAA-Iowa reports the […]
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association unveils 2026 legislative priorities
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association plans to ask the 2026 Iowa legislature to cap and limit interest rates in Iowa’s Beginning Farmer Program. Bryan Whaley, the association’s CEO, said eligibility rules […]