Even with all of the satellite mapping technology on our smartphones, some Iowans still enjoy...
Hoover presidential library holding special events on the 4th
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch is holding some special events...
Colfax man hoping pencil collection is a world record
A central Iowa man hopes to break the Guinness World Record for the largest pencil collection...
Exira kicks off Independence Day activities
Communities across Iowa are celebrating the red, white and blue this weekend, but the southwest...
Lottery already assured of best sales year ever through May
Iowa Lottery sales have already hit records for the fiscal year with the June numbers still to be...
Fort Madison opens another segment of multipurpose trail
Another mile-and-a-half segment of a recreational trail for walkers, runners and bicyclists...
AAA predicts record travel for the Independence Day holiday
Over the upcoming holiday weekend, tens of thousands of Iowans will be declaring their...
Iowa State Fair seeking workers for this year
The opening of the Iowa State Fair is getting closer and the search is on for people to fill jobs...
Winnebago CEO confident company will weather economic conditions
The economy is having an impact on Winnebago Industries, but the company’s CEO says he is...
Broadway musical on the Temptations set to open in Des Moines
A Tony Award-winning Broadway musical makes its Iowa debut tomorrow night, featuring the story of...
Elk Horn’s Danish museum celebrating 40 years this weekend
The Museum of Danish America in the southwest Iowa town of Elk Horn is marking its 40th...
Des Moines Arts Festival brings in artists from 34 states
Consistently ranked as one of the top five events of its kind in the country, the Des Moines Arts...
Second annual veterans barbecue is in Fort Dodge this weekend
A veterans event that started in Fort Dodge last year is ready for a second round Saturday....
Microscopic parasite causing swimmer’s itch in some Iowa lakes
The Iowa DNR says swimmer's itch is starting to show up in some Iowa lakes. Environmental...
Cedar Rapids man still riding bike across the state at 97
An eastern Iowa man who's almost twice as old as RAGBRAI is signed up to participate in next...
Iowa casinos seeing impact from Nebraska
This is the final month of the fiscal year for Iowa's state-licensed casinos, and it appears...
Sportsbook fined for violation involving gambling ban list
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission fined an online sports betting company $5,000 Thursday at...
A borrowed idea leads to a glass orb treasure hunt in a popular Pella park
A treasure hunt of sorts gets underway today in a park in Pella. Glass orbs made by students at...
Expiration deadline now 3 months away for big prize lottery ticket bought in Ames
The Iowa Lottery is asking everyone to double-check old tickets as a Mega Millions ticket with a...
Northeast Iowa community is named the state’s ‘River Town of the Year’
The statewide nonprofit group Iowa Rivers Revival has named Dyersville its 2023 “River Town of the...
RAGBRAI ‘test ride’ starts this weekend in Sioux City
The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is still over a month away, but a group of...
Des Moines Con brings in voices behind the planet’s most popular shows
Some of the world's most recognized voice actors will be in central Iowa this weekend as Des...
AAA suggests a car checkup before you go on vacation
The warm weather is here, the kids are out of school, and Iowans are making plans for extended...
Iowans on food benefits can get discounts to visit museums
A federal project starting this summer is designed to make it easier for people to visit a total...
Fire destroys Mason City’s only remaining bowling alley
The Mason City Fire Department is investigating the fire that destroyed the Mystic Lanes bowling...
Iowa DNR urges boaters not to spread vegetation from lake to lake
An Iowa Department of Natural Resources official says boaters and anglers play a key role in...
MADD expands message to include ATV and boating safety
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is expanding its focus as we head into summer to remind...
Iowa woman to talk about her unique doll collection this weekend
An eastern Iowa psychiatrist is touring Iowa to show off her collection of rare, antique dolls,...
Orange City Tulip Festival underway in northwest Iowa
The 82nd annual Orange City Tulip Festival is underway. This year’s Tulip Festival Queen is Amanda...
Mason City gets a new round of sculptures for downtown tour
Mason City has installed the 2023 version of "River City Sculptures on Parade" throughout the...