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Roads conditions improving across Iowa

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KWWL) -- The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting a slight improvement in road conditions from earlier Saturday. As of 10:30 a.m., highways across much of the state were reported to be partially covered with a mixture of slush ...

University of Northern Iowa receives solid waste management grant

The USDA is investing $35.8 million in loans and $3.58 million in grants to five water and electric projects in rural Iowa. A University of Northern Iowa program will receive

Iowa State Patrol dealing with multiple crashes due to weather Friday night

Crews in Western Iowa are already dealing with multiple crashes due to the weather.Freezing rain is expected to lead to difficult to impossible travel late Fri

Iowa upbeat heading into matchup with New Orleans

While Iowa may be smarting from consecutive narrow defeats to conference and in-state rivals, the Hawkeyes have learned to smile at the same time.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Iowa is a one-party state

Jeff Kaufmann, Chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, speaks during the Inaugural Celebration of Gov. Kim Reynolds at the

Michigan State football vs. Iowa: 5 determining factors and a prediction

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson’s 937 yards and 7.9 yards per carry leads all of power-five college football. He is a force — big, fast and slippery. There’s some Le’Veon Bell in him with size and speed and how well he uses his blocks.

Data analysis: Why Iowa football has improved so much in third-down efficiency

More specifically, Iowa’s third-down efficiency has jumped from 29.4 percent in 2023 to 45.1 percent through its first six games. Iowa’s 15.7 percent improvement is eighth-highest among non-reclassifying FBS teams and fourth-best among Power Four schools.

Ever wonder what Iowa looks like from space? Here's a gallery shot from 200 miles overhead

The International Space Station captures millions of images as it orbits the Earth. See the views it captures of Iowa.

Iowa gas prices rise slightly

(Des Moines) -- After weeks of continuing declines, prices at the pump are up in Iowa.

One dead, one injured in single-vehicle crash in Iowa County

One person died, and another person was taken to the hospital when a vehicle went off the road and crashed in rural Iowa County on Tuesday.

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Grows $100M in September

Sportsbooks in the Hawkeye State saw a massive 74.5% spike in revenue in September, with the operators seeing a combined $27.4 million.

Seven years later, Apple data center in Iowa finally opens

Begun in 2017, Apple's $1.3 billion data center in Waukee, Iowa, has at last opened — at least partially.

2024 eastern Iowa Halloween events and Trick or Treat times

It’s that time of year again! Cities across eastern Iowa are releasing trick-or-treat times as communities prepare for Halloween fun!

Iowa women's wrestling begins national title defense with media day

After winning both the dual and team national championship last season, the Iowa women's wrestling team starts anew with a reloaded squad of talent at every wei

Iowa hospitals impacted by IV shortage

(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, two hospitals are seeing the impacts of the IV shortage following Hurricane Helene. University of Iowa Healthcare says conservation protocols are currently active, but patient care operations remain uninterrupted. It’s a similar story at UnityPoint Health.

Campaign Almanac: Early voting starts Wednesday in Iowa

Oct. 16 is the first day for early voting in Iowa ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Iowans can vote in-person at the county auditor’s office. Wednesday also is the day that local elections officials can begin mailing absentee ballots to Iowa voters who requested one. Iowans have until Monday to request an absentee ballot by mail.

What Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz said ahead of Hawkeyes' game at Michigan State

IOWA CITY — After drubbing Washington last week inside Kinnick Stadium, the Iowa football (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten Conference) heads back out on the road for Saturday's night game at Michigan State (3-3, 1-2). Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media ...

Iowa farmers rapidly approaching the end of harvest season due to dry conditions

Iowa corn and soybean harvest is expected to wrap up in the next couple of weeks. The dry conditions from mid-August through October have meant no days off and an expedited harvest for most farmers. The crop progress and condition report for Oct.

Early voting is now available in Iowa. Here are the locations in Dallas, Polk counties.

Busy on Election Day, but still want the experience of in-person voting? Early in-person voting is now available in the state of Iowa.

Dentist in drunken root-canal case has surrendered his license

Newly disclosed state records show the Iowa dentist convicted of public intoxication after performing a root canal on a patient agreed to surrender his license

Biodiesel Projects Win $1.85 Million in Iowa Grants

Iowa is incentivizing biodiesel production with $1.85 million in new biofuel grants announced by state Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig to support rural jobs.

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga expected to miss ‘several weeks’ with injury

IOWA CITY — Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga is expected to miss “several weeks” with his injury from the Ohio State game earlier this month, head coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday in his weekly news conference.

Iowa DNR releases first report on county-level deer density

"That basically provided a data set that we were able to put through a statistical model and end up with county deer estimates," said Elliott. "Again, the results are estimates and it's not saying there is absolutely that many deer per square mile. As we know, across a county, deer populations fluctuate based on the habitat."

The Iowa State Fair butter cow will be sculpted in the Smithsonian next year

Butter artist Sarah Pratt will travel to Washington D.C. next summer to sculpt the cow as part of a year-long art exhibit celebrating state fairs around the country.

Iowans helping Iowans: Community comes together to harvest crops after farmer dies in crash

An army of volunteers met October 14 in Kossuth County to harvest Jim Heldorfer's crops. Heldorfer, who farmed nearly 500 acres of land near Bancroft in northern Iowa, died in a single-vehicle crash Oct. 1. He was 54.

Bet365 Iowa (IA): Claim A New-User Promo

Yes, Bet365 has been legal in Iowa since June 2023. It launched in the state via a multi-year partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. At the time, Iowa was the fifth state with Bet365. Like most sportsbooks, Bet365 has a special welcome offer for new users in Iowa.

5 Michigan State players to watch against Iowa football in 2024

Michigan State has leaned heavily on players from the transfer portal in Jonathan Smith’s first season as the head coach in East

From Refocus Film Festival to the Iowa City Book Festival, here are 5 things to do in Iowa City

From the Refocus Film Festival and The Iowa City Book Festival, and a horror show, here are five events to check out this weekend in Iowa City

MN dairy fight: Old Home takes Kemps to court over fate of Iowa cottage cheese plant

Old Home’s federal lawsuit alleges breach of contract with its crosstown competitor Kemps over a packing-plant deal.

How to Watch the Iowa vs. Michigan State Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Michigan State Spartans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Iowa Democrats blame education savings accounts for school closures. Republicans disagree

Iowa Democrats said a two-year-old school choice program has impacted public school funding and led to a spike in new private schools.

Early voting starts this week in Iowa. Here's what you need to know

In-person absentee “early” voting begins October 16 at the Linn County Public Service Center and Lindale Mall.\Nine other short-term satellite voting locations

WATCH LIVE: Iowa Dist. Two Congressional Debate with Hinson v. Corkery starts at 8 p.m.

Iowa PBS will be holding an iowa press debate for the state's 2nd congressional district race tonight at 8 p-m.Representative ashley hinson and her democratic c

Iowa DNR releases first county-level deer density report

The study is a result of a 2022 law that, among other things, tasked DNR, Iowa Department of Transportation, representatives of Iowa State University and the Iowa Insurance Division, with conducting a deer population density study to be completed and submitted every three years.

Here's what's open, closed on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024 in Iowa

Hy-Vee is open during its normal hours on Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day. Fareway is open during its normal hours on Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day. Walmart is open during its normal hours on Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day.