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Decades of August roadside surveys in Iowa show wildlife and habitat changes ↗
By Cami Koons
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Dordt University launches generative AI pilot program for tools access, community conversations ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Fired healthcare professionals are awarded jobless benefits ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Iowa labor experts speak on UnityPoint unionization efforts, worker challenges ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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DNR investigating fish kill, likely manure spill in Dry Branch Creek ↗
By Cami Koons
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Rural Iowa pharmacy owner tells Josh Turek federal action needed to stay open ↗
By Cami Koons
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Des Moines man alleges excessive force by city police officers ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Jobless Iowans accused of workplace misconduct seek unemployment benefits ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Rob Sand says Iowa needs to ‘reduce red tape’ to meet housing needs ↗
By Cami Koons
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Judge dismisses Iowan’s ‘frivolous’ lawsuit over ‘Pokémon professor’ status ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Coal increased its share of Iowa electricity generation in 2025, report shows ↗
By Cami Koons
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Des Moines University partners with Baylor University for certain advanced degrees ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Animal-welfare group expands lawsuit over puppy laundering, USDA enforcement ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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University of Northern Iowa foundry center receives state funding for new equipment ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Ag secretary: Decision to import ground beef highlights need to boost domestic food production ↗
By Cami Koons
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Rollins unveils project to improve farmer data reporting and accuracy ↗
By Cami Koons
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Center for Intellectual Freedom advisers debate oversight of activities, curriculum ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Iowa nurses cited for patient-care issues or working without a valid license ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Reynolds calls for a ‘total ban’ on kratom and synthetic variants in Iowa ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Graceland University forms partnership for accelerated chiropractic education ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Doctor fights medical board’s findings of fraud in denying him a license ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Harvest season nears in Iowa; Farm Rescue taking applications ↗
By Cami Koons
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Leg amputation and injuries at Waterloo care facility trigger $53,750 in fines ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Miller-Meeks pledges to continue support for cancer research, prevention measures ↗
By Cami Koons
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Board charges Fort Dodge dentist with negligence ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Iowa Democratic candidates push for term limits at Polk County Steak Fry ↗
By Joanna Schroeder
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Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes Democrats as ‘Marxists and Islamists’ at Hinson event in Iowa ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement, or decide to hold out ↗
By Cami Koons
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U.S. Rep. Miller-Meeks says 2025 GOP tax cuts help Iowa manufacturing workers ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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University of Iowa researcher helps identify potential gems on Mars ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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ISU gets federal funding to support Watershed Innovation Farm in Ames ↗
By Cami Koons
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Iowa nurses cited for theft, indecent exposure or patient care issues ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Judge rules Iowa Libertarians did not correctly replace 3rd District, lieutenant governor candidates ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Regulators investigate Black Hills Energy’s high number of pipeline safety violations ↗
By Cami Koons
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A second Des Moines priest sues Homeland Security over work authorization ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Iowa likely voters closely split on income tax constitutional amendment, poll finds ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Doctor asks court to block licensing board from issuing disciplinary decision ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Turek highlights cancer advocacy, pledges support if elected to U.S. Senate ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Researchers expect ‘biggest year yet’ for energy siting bills in 2027 ↗
By Cami Koons
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Four Iowa nurses are accused of putting patients at risk ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Former ISU track athlete sues NCAA over denial of eligibility ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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New poll shows tight races for Iowa governor, U.S. Senate in 2026 ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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University of Iowa partnership to expand healthcare education pathways ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Class-action lawsuit claims UnityPoint Health shortchanged hourly workers ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Absentee ballot requests begin in Iowa for Nov. 3 election ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Nitrogen soil sampling project expands to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids watersheds ↗
By Cami Koons
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Iowa groups ramp up campaigns for and against data centers ↗
By Cami Koons
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University of Dubuque to offer master’s degree in organizational psychology ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Northeast Iowa Community College to launch sterile processing technician program ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Dentist fined for ‘unprofessional’ responses to patients’ online reviews ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Crop report: Nearly half of Iowa corn in dent stage ↗
By Cami Koons
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Zach Lahn calls for state regulation of data centers, surveillance cameras ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Report shows need for diversity in soybean cyst nematode resistant varieties ↗
By Cami Koons
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USDA announces ‘Harvest to Hallways’ program to increase local food in schools ↗
By Cami Koons
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Iowa nurses issued warnings for on-the-job drug or alcohol use ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Ag secretary candidate Chris Jones touts systemic changes to Iowa agriculture ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Libertarian Jacob Heard committed to fight for party’s ballot access ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Auditor candidate Taylor Wettach says he’ll work to reverse law limiting audits ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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DNR investigating fish kill in Hecker Creek, potentially related to fire in Postville ↗
By Cami Koons
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AG candidate Nate Willems says he’ll focus on Iowans, not out-of-state lawsuits ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Board alleges Mason City optometrist created AI-generated video of a patient ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Hinson touts Save our Bacon Act at state fair ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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After five theft convictions, nursing home worker faces licensing sanctions ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Beef producers ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariff suspension ↗
By Cami Koons
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Two Iowa nursing homes added to list of the nation’s worst care facilities ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Nicholas Gluba ‘confident’ Libertarians will be allowed on election ballots ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Rep. Lindsay James says she’d roll back Obamacare cuts in Congress ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Iowa lawyer accused of defrauding cancer patients and their insurers ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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National group releases cover crop tool modeled after Iowa ‘batch and build’ program ↗
By Cami Koons
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DNR investigating fuel spill into Dallas County creek following fire ↗
By Cami Koons
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Conservative group launches ad campaign highlighting Rep. Miller-Meeks, Nunn work on tax cuts ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Judge: DOJ claims are ‘hard to take seriously’ in Iowa deportation case ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Vilsack endorses Sand and his farm policy proposals ↗
By Cami Koons
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Two Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidates announce accepting debates ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Iowa attorney faces sanctions for Medicaid scheme involving his Rolls Royce ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Iowa lawmaker urges universities to heed U.S. Secretary of Education call to action ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Coe College to launch reduced-credit business administration degree program ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Iowa ethanol backers share concerns with Rob Sand ↗
By Joanna Schroeder
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Restaurant inspection update: Dead mice, expired food, kitchen closures ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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Cattle and conservation program expands through Des Moines watershed ↗
By Cami Koons
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Lahn says cancer crisis isn’t partisan and it must be solved in Iowa ↗
By Cami Koons
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Searches underway for Drake University Law School dean, director positions ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Bird defends state decision to submit voter data to feds ↗
By Cami Koons
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Ashley Hinson speaks in support of resources for troops amid $1.5 trillion DOD package discussion ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Naig says Secretary of Agriculture race presents ‘distinct’ choice ↗
By Cami Koons
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Secretary of State Paul Pate says 2026 ‘potential noncitizen’ list unlikely ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Nunn: Consequences of Strait of Hormuz closure could lead to ‘mass famine’ ↗
By Cami Koons
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins Rep. Zach Nunn at Iowa State Fair ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Community college expands free training for manufacturers in four-county area ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Schools ‘discourage’ students’ physical activity, healthy eating ↗
By Brooklyn Draisey
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4th District GOP candidate Chris McGowan says US must be ‘prudent’ entering wars ↗
By Robin Opsahl
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Iowa teacher found not guilty of assault after ‘tugging’ on teen’s sleeve ↗
By Clark Kauffman
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State suspends license of Davenport nurse who admitted stealing patient medications ↗
By Clark Kauffman