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U.S. Rep. Nunn says China ‘more dangerous’ than ever
Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says the U.S. is in a "high stakes" artificial intelligence race with China. "We have a China that's more unhinged, more dangerous and more directed in a strategic competition that they intend to win against the United States than ever...
Empty hotels in Des Moines metro to become haven for homeless
Two vacant hotels in central Iowa are being converted into supportive housing projects by the nonprofit group Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing. After a five-year search for the sites, each hotel will offer permanent housing for some 200 people who are homeless or...
Soggy start to 2026 Iowa State Fair
The 2026 Iowa State Fair opened at 8 a.m. amid a downpour and fairgoers with rain gear -- and without -- walked through the gates. "Iowans love the fair in all weather, whether it's super hot or super rainy they're here to enjoy the fair," Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy...
Heavy storms prompt tornado warnings in western, central Iowa
Tornado sirens sounded this morning in at least a half dozen Iowa counties as twisters and funnel clouds loomed. Meteorologist Donna Dubberke, at the National Weather Service in metro Des Moines, says the Tornado Warnings were issued around 4:45 AM for Crawford and...
At least 10 NW Iowa fire departments respond to massive bale fire
A large bale fire near the northwest Iowa town of Maurice brought firefighters from around the area to a rural farm Wednesday afternoon. The Maurice Fire Department says crews were called at about 3 PM to approximately 1,400 round corn stalk bales on fire. Heavy fire...
Take precautions before making big purchases at Iowa’s state and county fairs
The Iowa State Fair opens today in Des Moines and fairgoers who pop into the Varied Industries Building to cool off will find hundreds of vendors, hawking everything from hot tubs to vibrating massage chairs. Lisa Schiller, at the Better Business Bureau, says it's...
US Ambassador to NATO tells Iowans he’s seen Ukraine’s ‘battle lab of the future’
Iowa native Matt Whitaker, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, says he's pushing the U.S. military and the defense industry to do as much as possible, as quickly as possible with cutting edge technology. "One of the things that I keep explaining to our friends in the...
Iowa Libertarians pick two replacements for 2026 ballot
Iowa Libertarians have selected replacements for two candidates that district court judges ruled did not qualify for the November ballot. Party officials say they'll submit paperwork next week at the Iowa Secretary of State's office to list Des Moines attorney Jacob...
Salix cancels city council meeting after online threats
Salix in northwest Iowa postponed its city council meeting tonight because of safety concerns following threats made on social media. The city council was expected to vote on a one-year moratorium on data centers. Salix Mayor Kevin Nelson says the community remains...
Missouri woman dies from injuries after accident at Iowa ATV park
A 26-year-old Missouri woman has died from injuries suffered in an ATV crash Saturday August 8th at Bluff Creek OHV Park southwest of Oskaloosa. The Iowa DNR says Emily Turner of Jamesport, Missouri was operating a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle on a track at the ATV...
Opening arguments held in 1983 murder case in Sioux City
Opening arguments got underway today in Woodbury County District Court in Sioux City in a 40 year old murder case. Sixty-three year old Thomas Popp is charged in the shooting death of 18-year-old Terri McCauley in 1983. McCauley disappeared on September 27th after a...
If the clouds part, Iowans should be able to see plenty of meteors tonight
While the forecast is for mostly cloudy skies across Iowa, dedicated stargazers will still be hoping to spot some bright streaks in the sky as the Perseid meteor shower peaks this evening. Dustin Swarm, a professor in the University of Iowa's Department of Physics and...
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