Late Iowa State grad was one of 50 ‘most important’ female scientists
Before the late Darleane Hoffman discovered ways to study rare elements and isotopes and advanced understanding of nuclear fission, she was a student at Iowa State University, where she found her passion for chemistry. Named one of the "50 most important women in science," Hoffman became a renowned nuclear chemist,...
Iowa Man Puts Loaded Gun in Oven and Suffers Consequences
Sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. One man’s kitchen mishap has led to a wild police chase in Iowa. Buckner is on the run.
Time for Debate: The Need to Back Increases in Fishing and Hunting Licenses
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Time to support fishing and hunting license increases. Time to support fishing and hunting license increases.
Iowa State Fair’s butter cow ‘in the round’ a revelation
DES MOINES (RADIO IOWA) — A few iconic Iowa State Fair items in a Washington, D.C. museum are giving state fair officials some ideas. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons told Radio Iowa it’s fascinating to see a replica of the Butter Cow inside the Smithsonian Museum, “but professionally displayed in a museum setting....
DMPD, Iowa DOT share crash reports, road conditions Saturday morning
DES MOINES, Iowa — The snow started Friday afternoon and has continued into Saturday morning with snow covering roads and causing slick conditions. The Des Moines Police Department says between 3:30 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday they responded to 34 crashes, with 6 involving minor injuries. The Iowa State Patrol...
Keokuk County 4-H Member Places Third in Statewide Fishing Tournament
A Keokuk County 4-H member placed third in a recent statewide fishing competition. Levi Voyles, a member of the Statewide Fishing Club, took third place in the bass competition with a 17-inch fish. The Statewide Fishing Club is open to Iowa youth in grades 4–12 and offers educational webinars, self-led fishing...
Polk County to activate Extreme Temperature Plan Sunday morning
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Polk County is activating its Extreme Temperature Plan at 6 a.m. Sunday morning, according to a release from the Des Moines Police Department. The plan activates warming centers and weather amnesty at area homeless shelters, as well as free transportation to these locations on DART buses.
Snowfall totals from Thanksgiving Weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A strong winter storm dumped over a foot of snow in some parts of eastern Iowa, and close to a foot in many other areas. Here is an estimated snofall map, as well as a list of snowfall totals from around the area:. Location Snowfall...
Iowa DOT, Des Moines Public Works clears roadways, warns some remain “hazardous”
As the Iowa Department of Transportation and Des Moines Public Works continues working on clearing roadways Sunday afternoon they warn that driving conditions are still “hazardous” in many areas.
Assistance Needed in Pronouncing These Iowa Town Names
Iowa, a state known for its cornfields and rolling plains, is also home to a number of towns with names that can be quite challenging to pronounce. From Maquoketa to Ocheyedan, these town names have left many scratching their heads in confusion. This article is based on a social media post where a user expressed...
