agriculture
-
Iowa family did everything ‘right’—but the bills keep rising
Des Moines-area resident Sean Dengler says price increases have affected him and his family.
-
Where Nunn and Trone Garriott stand on key issues in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District
Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District covers 21 counties in central and southeastern Iowa, anchored by Des Moines and Polk County. Rated as a competitive toss-up race by various election forecasters, incumbent Republican Representative Zach Nunn faces Democratic nominee Sarah Trone Garriott in a high-stakes campaign for the seat.
-
Trone Garriott centers economic relief in tight 3rd District Congressional race
Sarah Trone Garriott, an ordained minister and nonprofit leader, frames her plan around the financial pressures facing households, linking higher costs to broader systemic issues.
-
How Harry Stine, Iowa billionaire, made his money
Do you know about Harry Stine, Iowa’s only billionaire?
-
How Iowa’s midterm candidates plan to address the state’s rising cancer rate
With Iowa facing the second-highest and fastest-growing cancer rate in the nation, midterm candidates lay out competing strategies to take it on.
-
Add apple-picking to your fall 2026 bucket list: 8 Iowa U-pick farms to check out
These Iowa orchards and U-pick farms offer apple picking and seasonal fun.
-
Report: Fertilizer industry profits off of Iowa’s nitrate problem
New data shows that fertilizer companies are profiting from dangerous levels of nitrate and other toxins in Iowa waterways.
-
Harvest season: Best farm stands & local produce in East-Central Iowa
Stock up on fresh produce, baked goods, locally raised meats, and more at these East-Central Iowa farm stands and markets.
-
Iowa’s US Senate race just became a real toss-up. Here’s what’s on the line.
The race to replace US Senator Joni Ernst just got a lot more competitive. And it hinges on real policy differences between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek on major issues including healthcare, tariffs, and abortion.
-
The Smithsonian needed a butter cow. Iowa’s Sarah Pratt got the call.
Meet the Iowa woman behind the new definitive butter cow.
