Central Iowa heat advisory drives families to splash pads and libraries for relief
With heat index values approaching 100 degrees Tuesday, families were drawn to splash pads and libraries.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Former Iowa state Sen. Julian Garrett dies at 85
Former Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, a Warren County native who served 16 years in the Iowa Legislature, has died at the age of 85.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'I'm in shock': Iowa IT workers react to outsourcing plan
Iowa says outsourcing IT operations will save taxpayers more than $525 million. More than 200 state workers are losing their jobs because of it. Hear from on...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Who is Rob Sand’s pick for Iowa lt. governor, Dave Muhlbauer?
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County farmer Dave Muhlbauer would join his campaign ticket as lieutenant governor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa colleges say Forbes report misses full story
Forbes handed out grades to private colleges across the country, but some are saying the report card got it wrong. Click here to see full interviews with sch...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Section of Middle Road closed for Spencer Creek culvert project
The road is closed so work can start on the Spencer Creek culvert project, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Iowa DOT Davenport construc...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
UI Center for Intellectual Freedom council begins planning for required civics courses
The advisory council for the University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom discussed the implementation of a civics course mandate.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Central Iowa Water Works issues second-ever lawn watering ban
The water utility issued the ban less than two weeks after encouraging residents to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by 50%.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, 85, dies following battle with cancer
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, R-Indianola, had announced earlier in 2026 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
High nitrate levels prompt a lawn watering ban for 600,000 people in central Iowa
Central Iowa Water Works — the regional water authority that serves one in five Iowans — has issued a lawn watering ban in the Des Moines area. It’s th...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Big Grove Brewery releases new beer to support Hawkeye Athletics
Big Grove Brewery announced Monday the release of a new lager, collaborating with the University of Iowa to create Tigerhawk. It’s a crisp lager described...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa to outsource IT operations, move state data to cloud
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Iowa will move state data and systems to Amazon Web Services and outsource IT operations to Cognizant Government Solutions, affec...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa state senator Julian Garrett, of Indianola, dies at 85
Republican legislator Julian Garrett, who had served in the Iowa Legislature since 2011 and in March was diagnosed with prostate cancer, passed away Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
State approves road and bridge improvements in eastern Iowa
About $3.9 billion is budgeted toward road and bridge improvements over five years.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa issues guidance on New World Screwworm protection for animals
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released guidance on protecting animals after the emergence of New World Screwworm fly in the sou...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa 9 bridge project reaches critical phase with span installation
The River channel closure is planned June 12th as the pre-assembled section is lowered into place.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What does Iowa's new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena look like?
Iowa basketball’s new floor moves away from the parquet look while preserving many familiar Carver-Hawkeye elements.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
4-star receiver recruit Lawrence Britt says Iowa's offensive style a selling point
Britt, who is being recruited by a 2027 QB commit, told the Quad-City Times that Iowa has made a late push for him. He
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Central Iowa heat advisory drives families to splash pads and libraries for relief
With heat index values approaching 100 degrees Tuesday, families were drawn to splash pads and libraries.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Former Iowa state Sen. Julian Garrett dies at 85
Former Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, a Warren County native who served 16 years in the Iowa Legislature, has died at the age of 85.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'I'm in shock': Iowa IT workers react to outsourcing plan
Iowa says outsourcing IT operations will save taxpayers more than $525 million. More than 200 state workers are losing their jobs because of it. Hear from on...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Who is Rob Sand’s pick for Iowa lt. governor, Dave Muhlbauer?
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County farmer Dave Muhlbauer would join his campaign ticket as lieutenant governor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa colleges say Forbes report misses full story
Forbes handed out grades to private colleges across the country, but some are saying the report card got it wrong. Click here to see full interviews with sch...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Section of Middle Road closed for Spencer Creek culvert project
The road is closed so work can start on the Spencer Creek culvert project, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Iowa DOT Davenport construc...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
UI Center for Intellectual Freedom council begins planning for required civics courses
The advisory council for the University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom discussed the implementation of a civics course mandate.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Central Iowa Water Works issues second-ever lawn watering ban
The water utility issued the ban less than two weeks after encouraging residents to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by 50%.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, 85, dies following battle with cancer
Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, R-Indianola, had announced earlier in 2026 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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