The Field of Dreams Movie Site is hosting its second music festival after a successful inaugural...
Dyersville’s Field of Dreams site hosting another music festival this weekend
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Writer of novel “The Obsessed” to make one Iowa stop on book tour (AUDIO)
An author who earned her MFA at the University of Iowa will be returning to the state next week to...
Labor Day 2026 vacations will cost Iowans more than a year ago
The last holiday weekend of summer is just ahead and many Iowans are making plans to vacate the...
Gamers get their geek on in Sioux City
It's said the meek shall inherit the earth, but the geek will inherit Sioux City this weekend. The...
Iowa native is ‘den mother’ for cast and crew of Wicked, and 13 tractor trailers (AUDIO)
The national touring Broadway production of "Wicked" is returning to Iowa for a three-week run for...
Art project ‘Domino Effect’ brings musical interlude to central Iowa city
An interactive art exhibit designed to encourage play, creativity and connection will open in the...
Iowa’s warm, wet summer gives us lots of vegetables, some garden diseases
Many people are reporting a big bounty from their gardens this year thanks to a plenty of rain and...
Study: Riding bicycles generates more than $1B for Iowa’s economy
Cycling is good for your health -- and Iowa's economy -- according to a new impact study from the...
A record 1,218,834 people attended 2026 Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair officials say a record 1,218,834 people attended the fair during its 11 day run....
Many of the world’s top aerobatic pilots are flying for the gold over Mason City
What's known as the Olympics of aerobatics is underway over northern Iowa's Cerro Gordo County....
2026 Iowa State Fair attendance nearing record
The Iowa State Fair's 11-day run ended Sunday and it will likely set an attendance record. During...
Iowa DNR taking comments on proposed changes to non-resident hunting rules
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is taking public comments on a proposed rule change that...
New documentary highlights the micro-industry of Iowa State Fair parking
About a million people visit the Iowa State Fair every year, and there are only about 15,000...
You can now sleep in if you want an Iowa deer license
Deer licenses go on sale Saturday and DNR state deer biologist Jace Elliott says this year they...
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...
Northern Iowa looking at all options for UNI-Dome naming rights
The University of Northern Iowa is seeking a sponsor for the first time to buy the naming rights...
$5.9 million plan to restore man-made lake in northern Iowa
Planning continues for the restoration of a northern Iowa lake currently listed on the state's...
Whitewater features on river in downtown Des Moines moving ahead
Crews have finished construction central Iowa’s first whitewater recreation site in the Des Moines...
Sports betting company fined for allowing Iowa bets on soccer referee cards
The sports betting company Fan Duel has been fined $95,000 on two violations involving wagers not...
Cedar Rapids casino will now open in November
Operators of the state's news casino in Cedar Rapids announced they will be opening sooner than...
Ground broken for rec center at Sioux City’s Camp High Hopes
Staff and supporters of Camp High Hopes near Sioux City broke ground Tuesday for their new...
Dubuque is ready for the final stage of the rolling party that is RAGBRAI
This year's near-400 mile RAGBRAI will conclude in the Mississippi River town of Dubuque, where...
UI study: E-bike users are hurt more seriously in crashes than conventional cyclists
A University of Iowa study offers new perspectives on accidents involving electric bicycles. The...
Comedian Jason Salmon urges Iowans to ‘stay ornery’ to find happiness (AUDIO)
A comedian whose "Another Weird Week" segments have racked up tens of millions of views online...
Iowa deer hunting changes to two license zones
The Iowa DNR is making changes to the way licenses are distributed for deer hunting after several...
Iowa high schooler hopes to lasso rodeo queen crown
A southwest Iowa teen is competing to become the National High School Rodeo Queen this weekend at...
Burlington showcases all things vintage, salvaged, or handmade this weekend
A large section of downtown Burlington will be converted into a giant antique sale tomorrow, as...
Des Moines metro hosts national tourney for granny-style hoops
A national basketball tournament opens in central Iowa tomorrow featuring more than 400 women from...
Onawa’s special effort for RAGBRAI tire dipping
RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, starts Sunday in western Iowa. The...
Iowa community explores alternative to pricey new public pool
Facing a multi-million dollar price tag for replacing its public swimming pool, a small Iowa...