Farming
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8 Iowa flower festivals worth driving across the state for
Bask in beautiful blooms at these flower festivals happening across Iowa this spring and summer.
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Iowa’s top maple syrup farms to visit or buy from
There is nothing sweeter than maple syrup straight from the farm. Discover the best maple syrup farms in Iowa to visit and buy from.
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The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
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3 takeaways from Trump’s Iowa speech
The president made his first major 2026 pitch in Clive as his administration is roiled by two fatal shootings of US citizens by immigration agents in Minnesota. CLIVE — Amid widespread dissatisfaction with his administration, President Donald Trump kicked off his party’s 2026 midterm campaign Tuesday with a rally where he claimed victory over inflation…
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Tapestry Farms Executive Director Ann McGlynn on bringing joy to the Quad Cities’ refugee community
Tapestry Farms provides resources to the Quad Cities’ refugee community. We spoke with executive director Ann McGlynn about how its mission has changed lives for the better.
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New report outlines impact of federal policy on rural America, from Iowa to Appalachia
The 2025 Rural Policy Action Report highlights struggles and solutions for small communities in Iowa and nationwide.
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Researchers call for stricter health standards for Iowa waterways
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has just completed taking public input as it considers strengthening Iowa drinking water standards.
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Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis
President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that his administration will send billions of dollars in assistance to farmers.
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Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water
New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa’s waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.
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With pen and purpose, Art Cullen confronts Iowa’s agricultural water crisis
Iowa journalist and author Art Cullen penned a book about the state’s issues with water pollution. He’ll be promoting it at the Iowa City Book Festival in October.
