Pair of Cedar Valley industrial parks rate among the best on the continent
Two industrial parks in northeast Iowa are among the highest rated so-called shovel-ready properties in North America. Site Selectors Guild, which helps communities attract developers, ranked industrial parks in Waterloo […]
Donors are needed as blood supplies in Iowa are critically low
The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency appeal for blood donors in Iowa. Spokesman Josh Murray says several factors are coming together to form a perfect storm — and […]
Iowa’s U.S. Senators eulogize the late SC Senator Lindsey Graham
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham was an influential lawmaker who also had a knack for injecting levity even during tense moments. “Senator Graham […]
Ida County joins list of Iowa counties with data center moratoriums
Another Iowa county has hit pause on permits for data centers. “Following Woodbury County, Plymouth County and just kind of reading up on data centers and hearing stories,” Ida County […]
Iowa program that helps ex-cons will relocate to expand services
A central Iowa nonprofit that helps former inmates overcome challenges like homelessness and addiction is moving from Indianola to Des Moines in order to more than double its capacity and […]
Sibley claims Iowa’s largest ear of corn at state’s highest point
The Iowa’s highest point in the state, known as Hawkeye Point, north of Sibley now has another reason for visitors to stop there. Hawkeye Point Board President Mike Earll says […]
Lahn unsure if he’ll keep piloting his plane if he’s elected governor
Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn says he hasn’t considered whether state troopers will take over to fly the small planes he may travel in if he’s elected. “Both of […]
Archeological digs wrapping up at site of Spirit Lake Massacre
Students from Iowa’s three public universities are wrapping up five summers of archaeological research sifting through the soil at the Gardner cabin at the Iowa Great Lakes. The cabin was […]
Iowa’s extreme heat can be exceptionally hard on our hearts
We’ve all heard the warnings about taking it easy when the heat is on during an Iowa summer, but a medical expert is explaining some of the science behind why […]
‘Corn sweat’ could make Iowa hot and sticky soon as temperatures ramp up
A steamy summer week is ahead as forecasters say most of Iowa will see high temperatures in the low 90s today (Monday), with highs creeping up over the next several […]