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A Carroll native who’s currently coaching the Philadelphia 76ers is hosting events in his hometown this week. It’s called the ...
Cedar Rapids marked the five-year anniversary today of the derecho that did tremendous damage — including ripping away some two-thirds of its tree canopy. City officials planted a Bur Oak tree ...
A San Antonio, Texas man will spend two years in prison for threats made against Iowans. Court documents presented at the sentencing of 30-year-old Stephen Crain show he sent threats for ...
A deadly shooting and fire is under investigation in the southwest Iowa town of Glenwood. In a press conference hours after the incident, Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen said two people were ...
Several dozen classic cars and trucks are parked along the Iowa State Fair’s Grand Concourse today. Organizer Tom Kline says it’s the 40th year for the one day show during the Fair. He enjoys ...
The Iowa State Fair opens its 11-day run today in Des Moines. Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says a big change this year allows you to bring in your own drinks. “You can now bring in your ...
Residents of Southside Des Moines are hearing an unfamiliar rumble in the skies. It’s not thunderstorms, but a squadron of World War Two-vintage aircraft. Jacques Robitaille, spokesman for the ...
The governor’s government efficiency task force is considering 45 recommendations, including a plan to link the salaries for educators in Iowa’s public schools to student achievement. Former ...
An inclusive playground that any child can use was unveiled as the Iowa State Fair opened Thursday. State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation executive director Jim Cownie says they worked with Variety ...
A fourth Democrat has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Joni Ernst. Jackie Norris has experience on high profile Iowa campaigns and she taught government ...
Five years ago this week, a devastating wind storm called a derecho blasted across Iowa and several other states, causing catastrophic damage to structures, crops and trees. The Iowa Department of ...
The company planning to build a carbon pipeline through Iowa and neighboring states has a new leadership team. The Iowa Capitol Dispatch was first to report that Joe Griffin, the new CEO of Summit ...