LATEST HEADLINES
Iowa’s Dem. Senate candidates talk economic struggles, healthcare at candidate forum
| November 9, 2025
US Senate hopefuls Nathan Sage, Josh Turek, and Zach Wahls each hope to replace Sen. Joni Ernst, who is not running for a third term.Working nightshift? Here are the 9 best places to get breakfast in Iowa
| November 8, 2025
We rounded up nine fantastic breakfast spots across Iowa, from a hip-hop-themed brunch spot to a cafe inside an old bank. Find a new spot to try near you.No SNAP? How to help fellow Iowans who are struggling for food
| November 7, 2025
Well, it happened: SNAP benefits ended Nov. 1 for 42 million Americans for the very first time in history. That includes 267,000 Iowans, 40% of whom are children, going without their grocery money this week. It’s because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, now the longest in history. Democrats won’t vote to end the shutdown without extending healthcare subsidies that keep ACA payments low, […]An immigration success story in the heartland
| November 6, 2025
As ICE raids terrorize communities large and small, Americans should take a lesson from this Iowa town: We’re stronger when everyone is free to participate and contribute.Overwhelming yes to $265M Des Moines school bond referendum
| November 5, 2025
The $265 million Des Moines Public Schools bond proposal prevailed in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results, overcoming doubts about the measure’s prospects following the arrest of former district superintendent Ian Roberts.Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
| November 5, 2025
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.Why are there so many school bond referendums in Iowa?
| November 4, 2025
There are 55 bond measures on the ballot for Iowa’s Nov. 4 election. Of those, 41 come from school districts that need improvements and renovations beyond what the state education budget can cover. It’s one of the largest bond cycles in state history—but what’s driving it?Thousands of dollars in ground pork donations will provide meals for Iowa families
| November 4, 2025
Thousands of dollars worth of ground pork were donated to local food banks. Here are all the details.Iowa family advocates call for more paid leave
| November 3, 2025
Iowa working family advocates are calling on lawmakers to expand a measure that provides paid leave for state employees who are sick or taking care of loved ones.So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
| November 3, 2025
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.It’s election season in Iowa. What voters need to know for 2025 city and school elections
| November 3, 2025
Iowans will soon head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2025 city council and school board elections.
PODCAST
Local Videos
OUR IOWA
Iowa’s Dem. Senate candidates talk economic struggles, healthcare at candidate forum
| November 9, 2025
US Senate hopefuls Nathan Sage, Josh Turek, and Zach Wahls each hope to replace Sen. Joni Ernst, who is not running for a third term.Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
| November 5, 2025
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.Thousands of dollars in ground pork donations will provide meals for Iowa families
| November 4, 2025
Thousands of dollars worth of ground pork were donated to local food banks. Here are all the details.Iowa family advocates call for more paid leave
| November 3, 2025
Iowa working family advocates are calling on lawmakers to expand a measure that provides paid leave for state employees who are sick or taking care of loved ones.So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
| November 3, 2025
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.Thousands of Iowa families face tough choices without SNAP support
| October 27, 2025
SNAP benefits will not be issued starting on November 1. Here’s how that’s impacting Iowans.OPINION: I donated Iowan artifacts to preserve their legacy. The state is breaking its promise to protect them
| October 27, 2025
Some 40 years ago, my mother donated a 1915 landscape plan to the State Historical Society of Iowa’s (SHSI) library in Iowa City. The plan, a rare surviving hand-painted sketch by landscape architect Joseph Krieger for Waterloo architect Howard Burr (1885-1964), was part of their design of what later became my family’s home in rural […]The spotted lanternfly has reached Iowa. Here’s why that could be a problem
| October 27, 2025
A spotted lanternfly was found in Des Moines in September. The invasive species could pose problems in the future.
