A person with no sense of history has a paper-thin soul
Greg wickenkamp is a lifelong Iowan. More than 250 people from throughout Iowa gathered in Iowa City on August 23 to help save state history. Attendees demanded the state reverse its decision to close the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) archives in Iowa City. Rally-goers also called on state...
Renaissance Faire in full-swing during first weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa– The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow is in full swing on opening weekend. Attractions, performers, and artists from around the country have made their way to Des Moines for the 20th anniversary of the event. When visitors cross the bridge at Sleepy Hollow Park, they travel back in time to the only...
Glenwood Mobile Home Park residents fear water bill dispute will leave them homeless
Brenda Zapata is scared and doesn't know what to do. The 55-year-old is one of many Glenwood Mobile Home Park tenants forced to look for another home as Des Moines Water Works seeks to terminate the park's service to the lot on Sept. 8. Unpaid water bills by COARE, the park's management company, prompted Water Works...
When will leaves change color in Iowa? Your fall questions, answered
IOWA, USA — After Labor Day, fall seems to demand to be taken more seriously: The breeze feels a little cooler, the grass a little browner, the nights a little brisker. This year, those feelings might correspond with the onset of fall's most popular tell: The vibrant hues. When...
Today in History – Aug. 31: Inaugural RAGBRAI concludes
DAVENPORT, Iowa (WOWT) - This day in history marked he end of the first-ever RAGBRAI. The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa started in 1973 as a friendly challenge between two Des Moines Register reporters. 300 riders set off on the six-day journey across the state, setting into...
Forecast: More rain is on the way over Labor Day weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — A shortwave is triggering rain to fall in parts of Iowa at times over Labor Day weekend. There is a line of rain falling along a boundary around the Des Moines metro area on Saturday night. There is a better chance for more rain to push through the state on Sunday […]
Iowa DNR Offers Native Hardwood Seedlings for Sale
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering 23 varieties of native hardwood seedlings for sale this week. John Lorenzen, who appeared on Saturday’s DNR report on KSOM, announced that the public can begin placing orders for the seedlings starting on Tuesday, September 2. He says the seedlings are...
9 Iowa Thrift Stores With Retro Gems Worth Grabbing
Hunting for vintage treasures in Iowa has never been more exciting. The Hawkeye State boasts some amazing secondhand shops where retro items from decades past wait to find new homes. Whether you’re searching for vinyl records, mid-century furniture, or quirky kitchen gadgets, these nine Iowa thrift stores are...
Iowa’s Top 5 for Melanoma Rates Across the U.S.
A new study reveals that Iowans are facing a melanoma crisis. Unpacking the risks could change how we enjoy our time in the sun.
Gas prices in Iowa hold steady just below $3 for last two months
After dropping just below $3 per gallon right below the 4th of July holiday,, the average price in Iowa has remained below $3 for the last two months. The latest weekly summary by AAA shared by the Iowa Department of Agriculture shows the average self-serve unleaded price in the last week of August is $2.88.
