Des Moines IA

It may be mid-September on the calendar, but the weather feels more like mid-July across Iowa. National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Ansorge says the state is heading into an unusually hot stretch. “We’re looking at a warm-to-hot stretch of weather here from today through early next week at least,” Ansorge...

PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa — Monarch butterflies make a pit stop at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge on their migration journey to Mexico. Millions of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico on a nearly 3,000 mile journey. Along the way, they stop at Neal Smith which provides a space for them to rest and […]

(Des Moines) During the 2025 Legislative session, Iowa Lawmakers introduced a law to expand Iowa’s 2017 texting-and-driving ban, aiming to make roadways safer for everyone. The new hands-free law officially took effect on July 1. The new law makes it illegal for drivers to hold a phone while operating a vehicle, and...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry – Fire Program and the U.S. Forest Service are again offering grants to support rural fire departments in their efforts to combat wildfires. Each grant provides a 50 percent reimbursement for wildland fire equipment, with a maximum reimbursement of $4,500 per...

Des Moines, IA – Central Iowa residents will see summer-like heat linger into early next week, with the added risk of thunderstorms beginning Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, high temperatures will remain in the upper 80s to lower 90s through Tuesday. Overnight lows are expected in the...

With harvest set to begin any day now, soybean farmers say they are worried about ongoing tariff disputes with China. A quick check of the numbers shows prices for the cover crop have dropped below the cost of production.

Party vibes are alive and well in Iowa! The college scene is buzzing with excitement about who's topping the charts this year.

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — A new agreement between the State of Iowa and the Meskwaki Nation makes it clear Meskwaki Police have the authority to pursue and arrest suspects who travel outside the Tribe’s Settlement near Tama. The agreement was signed last Thursday in Des Moines by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Iowa...

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Natural Resource Commission discussed the possibility of increasing hunting, fishing and trapping fees by 5% at their monthly meeting. Commissioners and those who spoke on the issue Thursday say the increase could help the DNR do more to conserve and restore wildlife habitat. Commissioner K.R....

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