Iowa artists are needed for statewide celebration of community, conservation
Iowa’s largest zoo is preparing to launch its first-ever statewide art project to celebrate 60 years in operation. Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is sponsoring Roar & Explore, which […]
Hear Radio Iowa’s top news stories for 2025
Listen to a three-minute summary of Iowa’s top news stories of 2025 below, anchored by Radio Iowa’s Matt Kelley: After repeated rejections, Cedar Rapids won a state license for a […]
Shifting focus in State of Iowa’s manufacturing incentives
Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham says in today’s economy — and with a limited pool of workers as Iowa’s population ages — state incentives for manufacturers are being […]
Taking it easy on the treats can bring Iowans a heathier holiday
Many Iowans will be sitting down to fabulous family feasts today while the amount and types of foods you eat can have a big impact on how you feel. Jade […]
Christmas has been a state holiday in Iowa for 163 years
The Iowa Legislature declared Christmas as an official state holiday in 1862 — eight years before Congress declared Christmas a federal holiday. Michael Swanger is editor of the Iowa History […]
Iowans line major street to pay their respects to fallen Guardsmen
The plane carrying the remains of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria on December 13 landed early this afternoon at the Des Moines Airport. Iowa National Guard leaders […]
Iowans should watch for signs of trouble in older loved ones during holiday visits
The holidays are a time for family gatherings, and some Iowans might notice changes in a loved ones’ cognitive abilities that warrant further investigation. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Iowa […]
Iowa State Patrol clocked driver going 164 miles an hour
Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Alex Dinkla says troopers have stopped motorists traveling at more than twice the posted speed limit on Iowa highways. Dinkla says the numbers are alarming. “Some […]
Stopping holiday traffic for a selfie can land Iowans on the naughty list
It’s the time of year when many Iowans like to pack the family into the minivan at dusk, switch the radio to Christmas music, and drive around town taking in […]
Ventura firefighter struck at accident scene on Highway 18
A Ventura firefighter was struck and injured by a vehicle that was traveling through a crash scene just west of the intersection of US Highway 18 and North Main Street […]