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The holidays are a time for family gatherings, and some Iowans might notice changes in a loved ones’ cognitive abilities that warrant further investigation. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, says it’s an uncomfortable topic at any time of the year, but there are often...

An Iowa farmer is looking forward to the positive impact of certain policies included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Cordt Holub, who grows corn and soybeans in the northeast part of the state, says estate tax relief is welcome. “Earlier this month, we saw the sale of farmland...

Gas prices across Iowa continue to trend lower as the holiday travel period approaches. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa is $2.42 per gallon as of Tuesday, down 6 cents from last week and 36 cents lower than a year ago. The national average stands at $2.86, a decrease of 5...

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has become the first sheriff’s office in the state of Iowa to achieve accreditation through the Iowa Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). The accreditation took effect Dec. 17, 2025, and will remain in place for four years, according...

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl from Iowa. Makennah Lynn Deierling was last known to have contact with others on December 20, 2025, and her current whereabouts remain unknown. Makennah is described as a white female, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall...

Progressive Farmer’s Chris Clayton reported that “Iowa farmers warned Monday that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will sharply raise health insurance costs in 2026, forcing painful tradeoffs that could slow farm growth, strain rural hospitals and push some producers...

Ludacris donated $100,000 to Iowa’s ChildServe to support critical care for children who need specialized medical attention. Ludacris brought both star power and profound generosity to Iowa by donating $100,000 to ChildServe to enhance its Inpatient Complex Medical Care Program for children requiring advanced medical...

Across the Midwest, chronic wasting disease is no longer a distant wildlife problem that you hear about once a... The post CWD management is changing fast in the Midwest, and hunters will feel it first appeared first on The Avid Outdoorsman .

Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Alex Dinkla says troopers have stopped motorists traveling at more than twice the posted speed limit on Iowa highways. Dinkla says the numbers are alarming. “Some of the speeds that we’ve actually tracked here: 164, 151, 142,” Dinkla says. “Those are actual speeds that everyday citizens,...

GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS SAYS THE STATE OF IOWA WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL PROGRAM THAT GIVES LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN 40 DOLLARS A MONTH DURING THE SUMMER TO BUY FOOD. STARTING JANUARY 1ST, THE U-S-D-A HAS GIVEN IOWA PERMISSION TO PROHIBIT FOOD STAMPS FROM BEING USED TO...