11 best spring & summer festivals in Iowa in 2026
The best festivals in Iowa this spring and summer range from food-centric events to those that support marginalized voices. Here are 11 you won’t want to miss.
The best festivals in Iowa this spring and summer range from food-centric events to those that support marginalized voices. Here are 11 you won’t want to miss.
Discover the natural beauty of winter waterfalls across Iowa. Find locations, hike details, and essential safety tips for winter exploration in this guide.
The environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch has announced a 20-point "clean water blueprint" it says would help protect Iowa's waterways from toxic levels of nitrate and phosphorous pollution. Manure from large-scale agriculture operations routinely pollutes ground and surface water nearby.
Get in the holiday spirit at one of these tree farms in Iowa where you can chop down your very own Christmas tree.
The Meskwaki Nation worked with the University of Northern Iowa to return cultural artifacts to the tribe. The items will now be housed at The Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.
There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Iowa. Discover how you can make a difference in your area.
Iowa’s winters may be cold, but there’s plenty to warm your hands and your heart at these beautiful winter festivals across the state.
A spotted lanternfly was found in Des Moines in September. The invasive species could pose problems in the future.
There is plenty to do in Pikes Peak State Park, from hiking to birding to hunting for fossils. Discover one of Iowa’s top nature destinations.
Troop 535 is the first official bilingual group of Girl Scouts in Iowa. Here’s how the girls are building a sense of culture and community within their troop.