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Iowa’s tornado tally is already more than double the number from all of last year
The National Weather Service confirms Iowa’s already had 72 tornadoes touch down this year, putting us far ahead of last year’s count that only saw 32 twisters strike all year
Iowa state veterinarian says spread of parasite is very concerning
Animal health officials in Iowa are closely monitoring the spread of New World screwworm, with 15 cases confirmed in the U.S. this month in Texas and New Mexico. The larvae
Crop insurance guidance key for Iowa farmers recovering from June storms
A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers who were impacted by recent severe storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agents. Kaleb Tillman is with United
USDA Grant Provides $300,000 Funding Boost for Hospers Emergency Services Building
A new federal grant is providing the latest funding boost for Hospers’ new emergency services facility, a project that has been in the works for more than a decade and
Iowa sees thousands of people lose SNAP benefits
Nearly 25,000 fewer Iowans are enrolled in a federal food assistance program than before the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill became law. The wide-ranging law reduced federal funding by 20-percent
Iowa mosquito numbers haven’t seen a boom yet this year
As we enter summer Iowa has yet to see much mosquito activity. Iowa State University professor Ryan Smith leads the state mosquito surveillance program and says there are some mosquitoes
Iowa Ag Department provides cover crop funding in 22 counties
The Iowa Department of Agriculture announced a plan Monday to provide money for water quality projects in 22 counties above the Des Moines metro watershed. The program uses funds in
Judge blocks SNAP waivers for Iowa and other states
A federal district court judge has blocked waivers given to Iowa and five other states on how federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits can be used. Iowa’s waiver
Registration Open for 2026 Iowa Rocks Talent Contest
(KTIV) — Young musicians from across the state are being invited to showcase their talents as registration is now open for the 2026 Iowa Rocks Talent Contest. The annual competition,
Grassley: Saving Social Security may mean changes to wage cap, retirement age
Without action by Congress, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Social Security recipients will face a deep reduction in benefits late in 2032. Grassley, a Republican, is scheduled to chair a
