Harvest ‘in full swing’ across Iowa, rain welcome to reduce dust and fires (copy)

“Summer-like” temperatures and almost no precipitation over the past week expedited harvest season across Iowa, according to a Monday weather summary from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike...

Iowa’s ag manufacturers balance trade uncertainty with innovation, long-term planning

Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series about the state of Iowa’s manufacturing sector, covering the strong ties between manufacturing and agriculture. Part three, publishing Oct. 17, will cover what the state and its communities...

Iowa farm adds to seasonal offerings and events

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Harvestville Farm in Donnellson, which is part of a fifth-generation family farm in southeast Iowa. The Hohl family has farmed for more than 100 years, and today, their diversified operation includes more...

Witty Iowa retailer Raygun opens on State Street

Madison can be a funny place. There’s the pink flamingo that serves as the city’s official bird, lakes with names many people can’t keep straight, rules about tall buildings and that isthmus thing right in the middle of it all. But the thing is,...

Iowa GOP senators ask Auditor Rob Sand to audit Des Moines school district

Auditor of State Rob Sand speaks at a press conference on Jan. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Auditor of State's Office) Three Republican Iowa state senators called on state Auditor Rob Sand, a Democratic candidate for governor, to perform an...

Jayhawk Sherlock: Poster rules, best Chinese spots and School of Economics

Jayhawk Sherlock is a weekly column by Associate News Editor Michael Glenn, where Michael plays the detective, finding answers to questions students may have about campus or Lawrence. Each week, Michael will answer three questions, which can be...

Along the road to Iowa vs. Wisconsin, beer and a storied college football rivalry flow together

IOWA-WISCONSIN BORDER — Long before Highway 151 doubled in size and became a four-lane connector, buses carried the Wisconsin and Iowa football teams over a winding, two-lane paved road that led them through small towns on both sides of the...

‘Silver tsunami’ of upcoming small business retirements has advocates paying attention to succession planning

Olivia Randall and her husband, Josh Randall, are already preparing their children for potential business ownership as they look to the future of their Mount Vernon clothing business, Bauman’s They plan to position the more than century-old...

GOP senators urge audit of Des Moines schools after superintendent’s arrest

Both systems are administered by the áU-S Citizenship and Immigration Servicesá. New tonight -- State Auditor Rob Sand is firing back at state lawmakers urging him to audit Des Moines Public Schools. Sand says he agrees that former DMPS...

Iowa’s Bird Among AGs Asking Meta To Explain Policies To Remove Violent Videos

Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is among a group asking Meta — the company that owns Facebook and Instagram — to explain its policy about the removal of videos depicting violence. Victims of the October 7th attacks in...

Catch Des Moines honors businesses, leaders at annual awards

Catch Des Moines honored Greater Des Moines businesses and individuals for their support of the tourism and hospitality industry during its 2025 Annual Celebration Wednesday in Altoona. “Our annual celebration is about celebrating the impact that...

"Ozempic effect" adds pressure on Iowa restaurants facing declining foot traffic

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa restaurants are facing a perfect storm of challenges as fewer diners walk through their doors and costs continue to climb. Owners and experts say that the so-called “Ozempic effect," the impact of appetite-suppressing,...

Des Moines school board approves 2-year contract with Smith

The Des Moines school board, in a special meeting this morning, approved a two-year contract with Matt Smith to serve as interim superintendent through June 30, 2027. Smith assumed the role of interim superintendent on Sept. 26 following the...

Iowa farmers face tough choices amid soybean trade issues

Burlington school board hears district progress on Iowa School Performance Profiles

This week during the Burlington Community School Board meeting, the district’s curriculum director Cory Johnson delivered the 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles. “The Iowa school performance profiles are a statewide system of evaluating every...

Farmers caught in Trump's trade war wait for bailout. But many call it a temporary fix

Farmers harvesting their crops this fall are also waiting to hear whether they can expect a check from the government. The administration is reportedly eyeing $10 billion to $15 billion in aid to farmers. President Donald Trump has said that he’d...

Iowa's specialty crops get $370K boost for growth and research

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded Specialty Crop Block Grants to 12 projects statewide, according to Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. These grants aim to boost the competitiveness of...

You’re invited to first annual Business & Industry Breakfast Oct. 15

It’s been more than a year since Webster City and Hamilton County joined the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, the organization that promotes economic and community development in Hamilton, Story, Boone and Greene counties. If you wonder what there...

Des Moines school district latest to be investigated by DOJ for DEI policies

(The Center Square) – The Des Moines Public School System is the latest to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged discriminatory hiring practices. The investigation was launched after DMPS’ former superintendent was arrested...

Tyler Tachman's rapid reactions from Iowa basketball at Big Ten media day 

Silvia Secchi, left, and author Royal C. Gardner discuss Gardner’s book “Waters of the United States” during the Iowa City Book Festival Oct. 9, 2025 at Prairie Lights book store in downtown Iowa City, Iowa.Julia Hansen/Iowa City...