U.S. Rep. Nunn says China ‘more dangerous’ than ever
Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says the U.S. is in a “high stakes” artificial intelligence race with China. “We have a China that’s more unhinged, more dangerous and more directed in […]
Empty hotels in Des Moines metro to become haven for homeless
Two vacant hotels in central Iowa are being converted into supportive housing projects by the nonprofit group Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing. After a five-year search for the sites, each […]
Soggy start to 2026 Iowa State Fair
The 2026 Iowa State Fair opened at 8 a.m. amid a downpour and fairgoers with rain gear — and without — walked through the gates. “Iowans love the fair in […]
Heavy storms prompt tornado warnings in western, central Iowa
Tornado sirens sounded this morning in at least a half dozen Iowa counties as twisters and funnel clouds loomed. Meteorologist Donna Dubberke, at the National Weather Service in metro Des […]
At least 10 NW Iowa fire departments respond to massive bale fire
A large bale fire near the northwest Iowa town of Maurice brought firefighters from around the area to a rural farm Wednesday afternoon. The Maurice Fire Department says crews were […]
Take precautions before making big purchases at Iowa’s state and county fairs
The Iowa State Fair opens today in Des Moines and fairgoers who pop into the Varied Industries Building to cool off will find hundreds of vendors, hawking everything from hot […]
US Ambassador to NATO tells Iowans he’s seen Ukraine’s ‘battle lab of the future’
Iowa native Matt Whitaker, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, says he’s pushing the U.S. military and the defense industry to do as much as possible, as quickly as possible with […]
Iowa Libertarians pick two replacements for 2026 ballot
Iowa Libertarians have selected replacements for two candidates that district court judges ruled did not qualify for the November ballot. Party officials say they’ll submit paperwork next week at the […]
Salix cancels city council meeting after online threats
Salix in northwest Iowa postponed its city council meeting tonight because of safety concerns following threats made on social media. The city council was expected to vote on a one-year […]
Missouri woman dies from injuries after accident at Iowa ATV park
A 26-year-old Missouri woman has died from injuries suffered in an ATV crash Saturday August 8th at Bluff Creek OHV Park southwest of Oskaloosa. The Iowa DNR says Emily Turner […]