We The People: The origins of Iowa’s beer industry

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s beer industry is thriving — and experts says it all started with Iowa City’s beer caves over 100 years ago. Underneath the neighborhood on the city’s Market Street, there’s a series of tunnels holding the city’s...

Hundreds of Iowans participate in walk to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - On Saturday, more than 400 neighbors walked to bring more attention to a heartbreaking disease. Alzheimer’s, or dementia, is an illness that impacts millions each year. “My mother in law and father in law are both...

Explore haunted houses in northwest Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin

October is here, and fall is finally settling in. The leaves are transforming into a kaleidoscope of color. The spookiest time of year is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for haunted houses to open their creaky doors to visitors who will...

Citizen science discovers a rare bird in town

Some recent experiences have triggered childhood memories of outings in our family car with dad and mom cruising on highways and mostly unpaved country roads of past years. The events may appear unrelated; however, I think that they blend together...

Iowan who served 4 times in Revolutionary War added to state memorial

The Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution hosted a ceremony to celebrate the addition of the 41st name to the Iowa Revolutionary War Memorial in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States. About 50 veterans, patriot...

Here’s how Iowans can take ownership over their water quality

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The quality of Iowa’s water is a top environmental concern in Iowa, and for many Iowans, there can be a feeling of helplessness. That’s where Heather...

As cover crop adoption grows in Iowa, research finds not all farmers intend to keep…

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The use of cover crops in Iowa has expanded significantly in recent years. The conservation practice, which has been shown to reduce erosion and...

Curator Guided Tour of ‘Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education’

Join co-curators Giselle Simón, Elizabeth Yale, and Damien Ihrig for a special guided tour of the current University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery exhibition, Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education. All are welcome to attend...

Des Moines schools to file suit against consulting firm

Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The Des Moines Public Schools plans to file a lawsuit against a consulting firm that recommended former superintendent Ian Roberts, who was detained by immigration officials. JG Consulting is the superintendent search firm that...

Eastern Iowa ties to discovery of potential life on Mars

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A recent discovery that may indicate ancient life on Mars has a little-known connection to eastern Iowa and the University of Iowa. Dr. Valerie Payré works in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability. But her focus is...

Des Moines University announces new property name

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has officially named its property at 3200 Grand Ave., Des Moines the DMU32 Health and Business Complex. This name intends to honor the university’s legacy at the site and its vision to expand...

Brittney De Jong Joins Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic as Certified Athletic Trainer

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer. "We are thrilled to welcome Brittney to the DMU Clinic," says Lauren Mach...

Iowa State vs Cincinnati Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today — College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) runs with the ball. The unbeaten Iowa State Cyclones head to southern Ohio for a pivotal Big 12 clash against the 3-1 Cincinnati Bearcats. With eight takeaways already on the...

Iowa school district files lawsuit against superintendent search firm for Ian Roberts hire

IOWA (WBFF) — Des Moines Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against superintendent search firm JG Consulting for the hiring of Ian Roberts, a foreign African national who became the superintendent of Iowa’s largest public school system before he...

Iowa lawmaker blasts 'laughing stock' Des Moines school board over hiring of superintendent arrested by ICE

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, demands the resignation of a school board chair on 'America Reports' as its superintendent resigns amid an immigration scandal. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Iowa congresswoman called for "radical...

Car insurance rates in Des Moines October 2025

The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com's data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly...

Joni Ernst Urges Vought to Cut ‘Silly Science,’ Government Mascots, and $2 Trillion in Waste Amid Schumer Shutdown

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is pressing the Trump administration to take advantage of the ongoing shutdown, suggesting more than $2 trillion in federal spending reductions in a detailed letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ...

Iowa family sues Roblox, alleging gaming platform enables child sexual exploitation after kidnapped child found in Jefferson County

According to court records, Sandoval admitted to having sex with the minor four times. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — An Iowa family is suing Roblox Corporation, alleging the gaming company routinely facilitates the sexual exploitation and abuse of...

Des Moines Register names Cass Health a winner of the Iowa Top Workplaces 2025 Award

Atlantic — Cass Health has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces. “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino,...

Ashley Hinson addresses healthcare research and agriculture policy in recent posts

Ashley Hinson, U.S. Congresswoman representing Iowa’s 2nd district since 2021, has recently addressed several national issues in a series of social media posts.On October 2, 2025, Hinson expressed her gratitude to former President Donald Trump for...