Honeyberries could be Iowa’s next go-to niche crop
A type of berry that’s considered a “superfood” for its potential health benefits is being tested on plots in Iowa to see how it adapts to our soil and climate, […]
Onawa’s special effort for RAGBRAI tire dipping
RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, starts Sunday in western Iowa. The city at the start of the week-long route is making special preparations so riders who […]
Congresswoman Hinson talks with Supreme Court justices about security funding
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barret asked members of the House Appropriations Committee today for more security funding. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is on the committee […]
Iowa community explores alternative to pricey new public pool
Facing a multi-million dollar price tag for replacing its public swimming pool, a small Iowa community is aiming to build a different kind of structure. A delegation from Newell, a […]
Would a proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger be good for agriculture?
As federal regulators consider the proposed merger of two major railroads, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it may -not- be in the best interests of America’s farmers to have Union […]
Ernst reveals gift late Sen. Graham gave her after 2014 campaign
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst delivered an emotional tribute to the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham this morning, praising his humor, his 33 years in the military, and his efforts […]
Report details migration in and out of Iowa counties
A report just released from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) takes a deeper look into its 2025 findings that Iowa’s population growth remains mostly concentrated in metro areas. Research and […]
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 […]