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Personal Health, Medical Costs Tied To Climate-Change Discussion

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Climate change might conjure up images of wildfires or dried up rivers out West, but an Iowa doctor is joining her ...

IA Strengthens Financial Tool For People With Disabilities

MASON CITY, Iowa - Iowa has updated a law that backers say gives more financial flexibility to people living with disabilities. The chan ...

One Year Later, Advocates For Iowans With Disabilities Reflect On COVID

MASON CITY, Iowa -- The pandemic has dramatically altered the lives of many people, including those living with disabilities, but Iowa a ...

IA Bill Decried As Attack On School Diversity Plans

DES MOINES, Iowa - Several Iowa school districts have plans in place to help keep their student populations diverse. Supporters of those ...

IA Faith Leader: Capitol Riots Rooted In History Of Racism

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa -- In the wake of Wednesday's riots at the U.S. Capitol, an Iowa pastor said the country needs to fully address its pa ...

Heartbreak For Famous Iowa Eagles: Dad's Missing, Legions Weep

Dad Decorah hasn't been seen in a week, and fears grow among millions who have watched the live stream of the Iowa eagles since 2007.

Sparky, ‘One Tough Bison’ That Survived Lightning, Has Died

“Two forces of nature collided that day and it seems not one gave way,” fan of Sparky, the bison that survived lightning, wrote in tribute.

Iowa Animal Hoard Overwhelms Shelter With Up To 1,000 Sick Pets

Hundreds of animals were rescued, but officials also found many dead "in various states of decomposition" and scattered throughout the home.

No Charges To Be Filed In Iowa Shooting Death: County Attorney

The Clay County attorney said a man shot to death in a Spencer home had violated a no-contact order and broke into the residence.

Know A Hero? Nominate Someone For Governor's Life Saving Awards

Recognize an ordinary Iowan who took extraordinary measures to save someone with a nomination for lifesaving or outstanding service awards.

Chronic Wasting Disease Meetings Set In Elkader, Harpers Ferry

Iowa DNR will collect additional deer samples in Allamakee and Clayton counties due to confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease.

Iowa Weather 2017: Warmer, Drier Than Average: Report

2017 was the eighth warmest year on record in Iowa based on the state's average temperature.

Vandals Destroy Sioux City Honey Business, Donors Respond

Hundreds of thousands of bees died and all of Wild Hill Honey's hives were destroyed when vandals broke into a shed.

Iowan Known As World's Oldest Pilot Celebrates 100th Birthday

Ernie Smith was the toast of the town in Red Oak last week as the Guinness record holder celebrated the century mark.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.

Chronic Wasting Disease: Iowa Deer Tests Face Delay

The Iowa DNR monitors chronic wasting in deer to learn whether the disease, which is fatal to the animals, is spreading in the state.

Three Weekend Hunting Accidents Reported In Iowa

Deer hunters were shot — two by teenagers — in three separate accidents around Iowa in the past week.

Safer Truck Parking Coming To I-80 Corridor Via Federal Grant

Iowa is one of eight states that will use smart technology to help semi drivers make safer parking choices along Interstate 80.

Iowa Roadside Zoo's License Revoked By USDA

The USDA also issued a $10,000 fine to owners Thomas and Pamela Sellner.

Iowans Aren't As Charitable As We'd Like To Think: Survey

More than half of the country is considered more generous with its time and money than Iowa's "richest and least charitable" classification.

Lawsuit: Iowa School For Juvenile Offenders Misusing Drugs

The state-run school is giving juveniles "dangerous" psychotropic medications instead of adequate therapy, says a watchdog group.

Iowan Named To 2018 Class Of Forbes 30 Under 30

A 29-year-old hog farmer from Ryan started an online version of the traditional co-op buying system used in farming.

Iowa Sees Unemployment At Lowest Level Since 2001

An estimated 51,000 people were out of work last month, down from 60,800 in October 2016.

NASA's Peggy Whitson: 3 Quotes Will Send You To the Moon And Back

Record-setting NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson’s letter to her 9-year-old self growing up on Iowa farm will make your heart soar like a rocket.

2016 Hate Crimes In Iowa Nearly Triple From Previous Year: FBI

FBI statistics show only eight states reported a lower number of hate crimes than Iowa in 2016.

Sparky, Bison That Survived Lightning Strike, Sparking With A Girlfriend

Biologists say Iowa bison Sparky, so-named because he lived through a lightning strike, just might become a father again.