Gas prices slowly dropping as summer demand eases
This is the last weekend before Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, and gasoline prices are inching downward as demand drops with less travel, though prices are still high […]
DeSantis’ post-debate Iowa campaign swing
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he chose to emphasize his record as Florida’s governor rather than quarrel with the other candidates at this week’s debate. “The thing about the […]
Walks planned in 7 cities to raise funds and awareness of SIDS
Fort Dodge is one of seven locations throughout the state hosting the Iowa SIDS Foundation Walk for the Future this Saturday. For Kenzie and Kody Pirie of Fort Dodge its […]
New series of postage stamps honors two Iowa bridges
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing a new set of four stamps depicting the architectural beauty of bridges, and two of those bridges lead to Iowa. The series is simply […]
Finally, relief from the heat wave as forecasters see 80s for the weekend
That excessive heat warning is still posted for a fifth consecutive day for 28 counties in southern Iowa until 7 o’clock tonight, and while the rest of the state is […]
State forest nursery will start taking tree and shrub orders soon
One week from today, the Iowa DNR’s State Forest Nursery in Ames will open its phone lines and website for taking seedling orders — both for this fall and next […]
Congresswoman Hinson defends plan to derail California’s pork law
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is pushing back at critics who say her plan to override California’s law on pork production will derail up to a thousand laws in other states. […]
End of week expected to bring break in heat wave
After four straight days of sweltering heat statewide, forecasters say a cool front is approaching and, highs may only be in the 70s by next week. Meteorologist Alexis Jimenez at […]
ISU classes moved online after fire hits power plant
A fire at Iowa State University’s power plant has disrupted the cooling system on the Ames campus. According to an ISU alert, as many classes as possible were moved online […]
Senator Ernst says bill will protect small businesses from government overreach
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she’s been focusing on small businesses as she travels across the state. Ernst has been naming a small business of the week and also introduced […]