Midterm elections could get more expensive
A Supreme Court ruling opened the door to even more spending on Iowa’s competitive Congressional elections this fall by ending limits on party spending.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Iowa opens door to Nebraskans to access medical cannabis
The Gillen family from Bellevue has pushed for years for access to medical cannabis for their son's seizures. They continue to advocate for adoption of a bil...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Harnessing the wind to 'better the world'
Former Homosassa resident Elizabeth Graff, 18, is tilting at windmills these days near Montezuma, Iowa, and loving her work repairing and maintaining 354 win...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: SNAP junk food, USDA staff cuts, Iowa polls
Iowa's SNAP restrictions are lifted, USDA staff cuts affect farm services and there are new polls in the Iowa governor and U.S. Senate races.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Savannah Bananas players experience The Wave for the first time in Iowa City takeover
The iconic college football tradition The Wave was shared for the first time with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters during their games at Iowa
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Local umpires excited for opportunity with Savannah Bananas games at Kinnick Stadium
Local umpires Bill Connolly and Al Gruwell were invited to officiate Savannah Bananas games in Iowa City, gaining a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work in fron...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Top-ranked Exira-EHK tops Crusaders
COON RAPIDS, Iowa -- Exira-EHK, the top-ranked Class 1A softball team in the state, topped Coon Rapids-Bayard, 12-1 in four innings here Wednesday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
The story behind Iowa’s military appreciation helmet decals, a program staple since 2011
The Iowa football program rarely strays from its standard black and gold look, but one alternate uniform variant has endured and made 10 appearances since it...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa fire district consolidation may require changes in state law
As Iowa cities face rising costs, state officials have reported there may be savings available through consolidation of fire departments that could also maxi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa attorney general sues Temu for violating state's consumer fraud law
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Temu, an e-commerce marketplace that sells low-cost goods, for violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Boys volleyball catching on among Iowa high school clubs
High school boys volleyball isn't a sanctioned sport in Iowa, but that hasn't stopped club teams in Iowa from having success.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa rainfall totals: Who got the most from latest round of flooding rain
Some areas got over 5" of torrential rainfall again overnight Friday into Saturday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Fourth of July forecast
A partly cloudy but dry afternoon is on tap for the Fourth of July holiday. A few showers and storms are possible later this evening.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Iowa State University Lake LaVerne project dredges up history, items lost to time
Some items found in Lake LaVerne during its dredging include a cannon, a bowling ball, bicycle pieces and bottles.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Painted pianos ready for players in Czech Village, NewBo
Six pianos, deployed throughout New Bohemia and the Czech Village, offer new art in Cedar Rapids completed by Eastern Iowa Art Academy students.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Banana Ball fans travel from across the country for Iowa stop on tour
The party starts well before the first pitch at a Savannah Bananas game. Hours before their matchup against the Firefighters, kids and families lined up for...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Midterm elections could get more expensive
A Supreme Court ruling opened the door to even more spending on Iowa’s competitive Congressional elections this fall by ending limits on party spending.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa opens door to Nebraskans to access medical cannabis
The Gillen family from Bellevue has pushed for years for access to medical cannabis for their son's seizures. They continue to advocate for adoption of a bil...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Harnessing the wind to 'better the world'
Former Homosassa resident Elizabeth Graff, 18, is tilting at windmills these days near Montezuma, Iowa, and loving her work repairing and maintaining 354 win...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: SNAP junk food, USDA staff cuts, Iowa polls
Iowa's SNAP restrictions are lifted, USDA staff cuts affect farm services and there are new polls in the Iowa governor and U.S. Senate races.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Savannah Bananas players experience The Wave for the first time in Iowa City takeover
The iconic college football tradition The Wave was shared for the first time with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters during their games at Iowa
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Local umpires excited for opportunity with Savannah Bananas games at Kinnick Stadium
Local umpires Bill Connolly and Al Gruwell were invited to officiate Savannah Bananas games in Iowa City, gaining a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work in fron...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
South Central Calhoun finishes regular season with loss
IDA GROVE, Iowa – OABCIG scored 10 runs in the first inning en route to a 17-3 baseball victory over South Central Calhoun here Thursday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Top-ranked Exira-EHK tops Crusaders
COON RAPIDS, Iowa -- Exira-EHK, the top-ranked Class 1A softball team in the state, topped Coon Rapids-Bayard, 12-1 in four innings here Wednesday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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