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...
Webster City joins network that shares art
Two Iowa communities are now part of a network called "Sculpture One," which loans out large works...
National Veterans Golden Age Games open in Des Moines this weekend
A competition among veterans from across the country gets underway this Saturday in central Iowa....
Electric bikes and scooters may be the rage, but they can also be a menace
National Bike to Work Week starts today and the sudden proliferation of electric bikes,...
Des Moines zoo now home to rare tamarins
The two newest additions to Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines are from the rainforests of Columbia,...
Babylon 5, Star Trek actor with Iowa ties returns for DemiCon
A Hollywood actress with Iowa ties is back in the Hawkeye State this weekend to make a guest...
Bells return to UNI campanile as renovation moves forward
Work on the bells that ring out the music from the campanile on the University of Northern Iowa...
Tulips looking good as annual Pella Festival set to open
The weather plays a big factor in the timing of the tulip blooms for the annual Pella Tulip...
State Patrol reminds students to be safe while driving during prom
It's prom season for Iowa high school students, and law enforcement officers across the state are...
March sports gambling down from last year, but provides a positive sign
Gamblers in Iowa wagered $232 million in March on sports, which was around one million dollars...
Movie makers, movie lovers head for northeast Iowa
The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival opens on Wednesday, featuring 180 cinematic works...
Iowans are snapping up free DNR litter bags by the thousands
Thanks to a sudden social media buzz, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeing a renewed...
Cedar Rapids honors Earth Day with festival celebrating sustainability
Cedar Rapids celebrates Earth Day tomorrow with the annual EcoFest CR, featuring interactive...
DNR has success in collecting walleye eggs to restock lakes
Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau have been collecting walleye...
Exhibit of miniature paintings on display at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
A big display of tiny works of art is now open as a temporary exhibit at the Herbert Hoover...
Film buffs flock to Cedar Rapids fest for array of movies, all with Iowa ties
A total of 51 films from moviemakers around the planet will be screened at this weekend's Cedar...
State still hopes to sell Honey Creek Resort
The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has approved an agreement that moves oversight of the Honey...
Dubuque man claims record Lotto America April Fool’s Day jackpot
A Dubuque man who bought a lottery ticket on April Fools’ Day that ended up being a winner of a...