There's a Christmas carol that says this is "the most wonderful time of the year," but for Iowans...
Central Iowa cemetery part of Wreaths Across America honoring veterans
Volunteers will start putting Christmas wreaths on the graves of veterans across the country this...
UI and ISU marching bands are Metallica competition finalists
A well-known heavy metal band has announced the Iowa and Iowa State marching bands are finalists...
Free course in beekeeping offered for Iowa teens
A veteran central Iowa beekeeper will offer a free, online course in beekeeping starting next...
With deer season underway, Iowa hunters are urged to secure their shotguns
Iowa's second shotgun season is underway through this coming weekend with perhaps 100,000 Iowa...
Iowa food bank shatters all-time record as specter of food insecurity looms larger
Iowa's largest food bank set another record during November, distributing 2.15 million pounds of...
Late Hollywood legend Norman Lear touted ‘I come from Des Moines’ (AUDIO)
Iowans are remembering accomplished TV and movie producer Norman Lear, who died this week at age...
Unique Native American prints on display in Sioux City
Native American art from the late 19 and early 20th century is now on display again at the Sioux...
Iowa’s animal shelters are running out of space to keep dogs and cats
The state's animal shelters continue to be overcrowded. Brenda Iwen of Noah's Hope animal rescue...
Grants available to grow veggies for Iowa food banks
Iowa State University's Extension Department has grants available for organizations to use to grow...
Two northwest Iowa men plan memorial for unmarked graves in Spencer
There are thousands of unmarked graves in Iowa and two retired northwest Iowa men have embarked on...
Iowan recalls his role in JFK’s funeral procession
Tomorrow will mark 60 years since the funeral for President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated...
Sioux City march remembers Native American children
The 21st annual memorial march to honor lost children wound through Sioux City Wednesday. The...
Pardoned turkeys raised by Iowa teenager
Governor Kim Reynolds has pardoned two turkeys raised by a teenager from northwest Iowa....
Iowa artist takes love of puppets and creates joy-filled, lifelong career
Over the decades, hundreds of thousands of Iowa children have grown up watching puppet shows...
Survey: The cost of a Thanksgiving meal fell more than 4% this year
Iowans who are heading to the grocery store this weekend to stock up for next week's big feast...
Oskaloosa to switch on massive new holiday lights display
It likely won't be visible from the International Space Station, but airplane passengers will...
Broadway musical spotlighting Bob Dylan’s catalog to make Iowa debut
Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest singer-songwriters in generations, and a new touring...
AAA: Get your car prepped now if you’re taking a road trip next week
Iowa's roads will be crowded next week as it's projected to be the fourth-busiest travel week...
Projections show rise in Thanksgiving travel across Iowa
Long-range weather forecasts predict favorable conditions in Iowa for Thanksgiving next week,...
Iowa restaurant with ‘Wall of Honor’ for veterans to be featured on YouTube channel
A YouTube channel that's profiled more than 800 independently owned restaurants will feature a...
Spotlighting music, books and art, Perry hosts Art on the Prairie
The central Iowa town of Perry is hosting its 13th annual Art on the Prairie festival this...
UI expert: Distracted walking could put trick-or-treaters at risk
Most of us have heard how dangerous distracted driving can be, and how the number-one distraction...
Anonymous donor paying to restore West Okoboji Lake’s ‘Queen 2’
An excursion boat that's been sailing in West Okoboji Lake since 1986 is being restored. Jon...
World Food Prize winner to accept award tonight in Des Moines
The winner of this year’s World Food Prize is launching a program to reestablish vineyards and...
Western Iowa food bank gets donation of chocolate milk
The Food Bank of Siouxland now has the second half of a large donation of milk from Kemp's Dairy...
Historical papers found in former Hopkinton church time capsule
A time capsule from the cornerstone of a former northeast Iowa church was recently opened to...
Northwest Iowa student who helped save drowning man in February shot in hunting incident
A northwest Iowa high school has confirmed one of its students was the victim of a weekend hunting...
North America’s first mega alpaca show is this weekend in Iowa
Alpaca farmers from all across the Midwest will be bringing their animals to central Iowa this...
Expert says drought hasn’t dampened Iowa’s fall foliage show
Experts say many Iowa trees are showing some brilliant colors right now due to recent cool...