Iowa Down Ballot podcast: RFK Jr. on tape, CARES spending redux, Roundup win
RFK Jr. tries to talk Iowa Libertarians off the ballot, Gov. Kim Reynolds federal COVID aid spending resurfaces and Roundup's court win.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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Rob Sand’s refusal could hurt Iowa’s federal funding
Sand is refusing a request to amend the audit – despite a warning from the Iowa Department of Management that leaving the audit unrevised could threaten Io...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Iowa City schools names Amy Kortemeyer interim superintendent
The Iowa City school district has named Amy Kortemeyer — a former leader in the district — as interim superintendent effective Wednesday, pending board a...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Iowa voters who care about dirty water have clear choices
Instead of paying tens of millions of dollars for Band Aids, Jones wants to give farmers an offramp from a system that pushes producers to plant only corn or...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Prepping for local option sales tax
Voters approved the tax in November with 84 percent support in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Shueyville, and Oxford.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Why Iowa's new abortion pill law may have limited impact
Drake University law professor Sally Frank explains why Iowa’s new abortion pill law may have limited practical impact as most patients already rely on out...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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WORTHINGTON, Iowa — It didn’t take long for the Cascade Reds to find an offensive rhythm on Saturday night.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Unemployment rates rise in local Iowa counties
Unemployment rates rose in many local counties, according to recently released reports.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Bettendorf graduate gains firsthand view of Iowa politics through youth council
From committee meetings to conversations with lawmakers, a Bettendorf student got an inside look at state government.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
What America means to me: North Iowa residents reflect on our nation's 250th birthday
Fireworks can be seen from South Shore Drive as part of Clear Lake's annual Fourth of July celebration.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Democrats impose tougher penalties for defying presidential nominating calendar
DNC proposes tougher penalties for states and candidates that violate the 2028 presidential calendar, raising stakes for Iowa
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Intense heat and humidity arrives this week
Storms rolling through northern Iowa this morning, with plenty of heat and humidity building in for the state by this afternoon.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
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For all the changes surrounding Iowa State football, Kyle Konrardy’s reason for staying sounded simple.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa leaders insist they'll make poor kids healthier, even if some of them have to go hungry to do it.
Iowa leaders insist they'll make poor kids healthier, even if some of them have to go hungry to do it.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Cooper DeJean brings first youth football camp to central Iowa
A former Hawkeye and current Eagles defensive back hosted hundreds of young athletes for a football camp at Dowling Catholic on Friday.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: What to know about the heat wave on the way
The summer's first heat wave will bring an extended period of 90 degree weather along with feels like temperatures topping 100 degrees.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
LISTEN: Sec. RFK Jr. tries to convince Iowa candidate to drop out of race - Clone
The Libertarian Party of Iowa Chair shared audio of a phone that she said shows U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Junior, trying t...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
FIRST ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat next week
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Temperatures will be on their way up over the next several days, with sunshine, scattered clouds and highs in the 80’s for...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Iowa Down Ballot podcast: RFK Jr. on tape, CARES spending redux, Roundup win
RFK Jr. tries to talk Iowa Libertarians off the ballot, Gov. Kim Reynolds federal COVID aid spending resurfaces and Roundup's court win.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Rob Sand’s refusal could hurt Iowa’s federal funding
Sand is refusing a request to amend the audit – despite a warning from the Iowa Department of Management that leaving the audit unrevised could threaten Io...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Iowa City schools names Amy Kortemeyer interim superintendent
The Iowa City school district has named Amy Kortemeyer — a former leader in the district — as interim superintendent effective Wednesday, pending board a...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Iowa voters who care about dirty water have clear choices
Instead of paying tens of millions of dollars for Band Aids, Jones wants to give farmers an offramp from a system that pushes producers to plant only corn or...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Prepping for local option sales tax
Voters approved the tax in November with 84 percent support in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Shueyville, and Oxford.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Why Iowa's new abortion pill law may have limited impact
Drake University law professor Sally Frank explains why Iowa’s new abortion pill law may have limited practical impact as most patients already rely on out...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Local Sports
WORTHINGTON, Iowa — It didn’t take long for the Cascade Reds to find an offensive rhythm on Saturday night.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Unemployment rates rise in local Iowa counties
Unemployment rates rose in many local counties, according to recently released reports.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Bettendorf graduate gains firsthand view of Iowa politics through youth council
From committee meetings to conversations with lawmakers, a Bettendorf student got an inside look at state government.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
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