Red flag warnings are out as Iowa continues to be very dry
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for 27 counties in southwest and central Iowa for today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ashley Bury says we haven’t had […]
Cascade’s historic beer caves now open as event venue
Decades-old beer caves that were discovered in 2023 beneath an old brewery in the northeast Iowa town of Cascade are now open to the public as an event space. Zach […]
Iowa GOP candidate for governor calls on rival to quit or fire staff
One of the five GOP candidates for governor aired his grievances against a rival last night during a Polk County Republican Party fundraiser. Eddie Andrews, the first candidate called on […]
Congresswoman Hinson talks about E-15 waiver, permanent sales
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says the emergency waiver just announced that allows the nationwide sale of E-15 is a good short-term move. ” We know that […]
Learn all about America’s 31st president in special central Iowa exhibit
Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale is hosting a traveling exhibit about Iowa’s only native […]
Study: Nitrates, radon, pesticides play role in Iowa’s cancer rate
A new report looks at how environmental factors in Iowa could affect cancer rates, which rank second-worst in the nation. The report from the Iowa Environmental Council and the Harkin […]
Iowa’s governor predicts a property tax relief bill will pass in ’26
Republican lawmakers have yet to strike a deal that would revamp Iowa’s property tax system, but Governor Reynolds says she’s confident an agreement will be reached. “It’s a priority of […]
Iowa lawmakers consider tax break for data centers, nuclear power plants
A bill to grant a state sales tax exemption during construction or expansion of data centers and nuclear power plants is under consideration in the Iowa Senate. “Policies like this […]
Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections
Iowa Lottery sales continue to run ahead of projections for this fiscal year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up nearly 9% percent through February. “Those continue to be […]
UNI launches initiative to fast-track students to graduate in 3 years
The University of Northern Iowa is working to break the stereotype that it takes four or five years to get a bachelor’s degree, by launching a new series of pathways […]