Cedar Crossing Casino construction fueled by Iowa labor, materials
Leaders of the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center hope to draw people to the gaming facility from across the state of Iowa — starting with the construction crews. Work on the $275 million project began this spring in northwest Cedar Rapids, and the site is now abuzz with activity as droves of construction...
SDS a “concerning” problem in south-central Iowa
A south-central Iowa farmer says disease pressure in soybeans has been alarming. “There’s sudden death syndrome all over the place,” said Steve Kuiper of Knoxville. Kuiper says SDS arrived much earlier than he expected this year. He says the disease is typically found in late August or early September.
Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Watch: 60 MPH Winds, Hail Threat Until 7AM Until 12PM Saturday
Des Moines, Iowa – Residents across central and western Iowa are waking up to a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until noon Saturday, with storms capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center issued the watch early this...
Average Gas Prices Increase Across Iowa this Week
Gas prices rose on average in Iowa this week, according to AAA and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Regular unleaded gas increased by an average of four cents per gallon to $2.96 this week, 21 cents below the national average of $3.17, which was three cents higher than a week ago.
Semi truck stopped on Iowa interstate for missing set of duals, troopers say
A semi truck with serious wheel trouble was recently stopped by conservation officers on an Iowa interstate. According to the Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit (ISP CMVU), a semi truck was stopped on August 6, 2025, by Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers for a major equipment...
Opinion: A lesson from Iowa on government reform: It’s not just the taxes —...
Kim Reynolds has made reform of government a priority during her time in office.
‘I just want it to change’: Iowan pushes for law requiring employers to provide...
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Cancer Registry reports the state of Iowa has the second highest rate of new cancers in the U.S. However, the state doesn’t have any laws requiring employers to offer paid leave for cancer patients. Brittan Alford, who has cancer, is looking to...
Sunday marks five years since the devastating derecho hit eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — August 10, 2020 is a day many in eastern Iowa remember vividly as sunny skies quickly turned dark and winds picked up for what felt like an eternity. A powerful and record-breaking derecho swept across the state, taking everyone by surprise as...
Flood threat upgraded for Upper Mississippi River Valley as sluggish front triggers multiple rounds...
A stalled frontal boundary across the Upper Mississippi Valley is fueling multiple rounds of thunderstorms, bringing a widespread 3 to 5 inches of rain, with isolated higher amounts. Weather Prediction Center warns that communities such as Madison, Wisconsin and the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois could face...
Day 2 fun at the Iowa State Fair while beating the heat
DES MOINES, Iowa — Day two of the Iowa State Fair brought the heat, but that’s nothing new to Iowans in August. Still, organizers and officials wanted to make sure everyone was staying safe. Fair officials gave these tips to fairgoers: drink water, use sunscreen, pace yourself and use a buddy system. The Des Moines...
