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Iowa now boasts nearly 9,000 miles of snowmobile trails
While some Iowans are grumbling over two consecutive weekends of moderate to heavy snowfall,...
Iowa State University gets approval to add businesses to CyTown development
Iowa State University received approval from the Board of Regents Wednesday to move ahead with...
Iowa Lottery to share risk with scratch ticket vendor
The Iowa Lottery will do something it has never done before in January. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn...
Pella celebrates Dutch heritage and the holidays with Kerstmarkt
Communities across Iowa are decking out their town squares for the year-end holidays with a host...
Fixing fiddles for kids lets retired ISU professor give back
A retired Iowa State University sociology professor has combined his love of woodworking and music...
Northwest Iowa native hired to run Iowa’s largest theater retires
The northwest Iowa native who was hired nearly 31 years ago to lead Iowa's largest theater has...
Iowa State Fair’s butter cow ‘in the round’ a revelation
A few iconic Iowa State Fair items in a Washington, D.C. museum are giving state fair officials...
Not a frequent flier? Iowans need to remember these airport tips
Iowans who will be flying for Thanksgiving need to follow a few basic rules to smoothly navigate...
Cedar Rapids casino construction on schedule
A spokesperson for the company building the new casino in Cedar Rapids says construction is on...
Use the right gear if you go for a paddle during an Iowa November
Taking out a canoe or kayak during the frigid weather can provide solitude, exercise, and an...
Carrie Underwood to perform at Field of Dreams Movie Site in 2026
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in...
Thanksgiving Iowa gas prices well below the U.S. average
Next week may be one of the busiest travel weeks in Iowa history, according to a forecast from AAA...
Study: Iowa State Fair ’24 operations had $629 million impact
A new study suggests year-round activities on the Iowa State fairgrounds in 2024 had a $629.2...
Commissioner hopes to spearhead push to raise Iowa hunting, fishing fees
Members of the Iowa Natural Resource Commission are expressing frustration about the declining...
Hinterland fest moves to four days, announces 29 acts for 2026
While many Iowans are thinking of Thanksgiving next week, others are making plans to see live...
NatGeo explorer brings vivid ‘Earth After Dark’ show to Iowa
A world-renown photographer and cinematographer who merges art and science through visual stories...
Iowa hunters so far have harvested 22,240 deer this fall
Iowa hunters have so far reported harvesting more than 22,000 deer. "That's about 3% higher than...
Iowans who missed the Northern Lights last night, may get lucky tonight
Many Iowans were able to witness a rare weather phenomenon last night as the bright greens, pinks...
Iowa’s fall color show could end with the snowy weekend ahead
Mother Nature's thrown Iowa a few curve balls this fall, making it difficult for people who love...
Habitat planned for Iowa otters, eagles, bobcats, turtles and more
Ground is being broken today at the state's largest zoo on an $18 million expansion called Wild...
Singer returns to Iowa for holiday shows with renown a capella group
A popular nine-man singing group that performs to sold-out audiences all around the world is...
Iowa parents shouldn’t let their young werewolves wolf all of the candy
Most Iowa parents know better than to let their little goblins gobble up all of their Halloween...
Iowa parents need to inspect Halloween treats for any tricks
As Iowa trick-or-treaters hit the streets this weekend, parents are being reminded about a few of...
Iowa Lottery first quarter sales benefit from big jackpot
The Iowa Lottery ended the first quarter of the fiscal year with sales running ahead of last year,...
With winter approaching, Iowans make plans to set sail for sunny shores
November will arrive Saturday, and as colder weather looms, many Iowans like to dream of warmer...
Iowa hunters should see lots of bird in the 100th pheasant season
The 100th pheasant season in Iowa opens Saturday and DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says...
Young Iowans are looking for demon hunter disguises
Halloween is ten days away and Iowans young and old are preparing their costumes for...
Osborne Heritage Days near Elkader ending after 50 years
The 50th Annual Osborne Heritage Days this weekend will be the final one. Clayton County...
DNR to start annual trout stocking in 18 Iowa lakes this month
Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be stocking trout at 18 lakes and ponds...