Gabe’s Thursday Morning Forecast December 18, 2025
Rain moves in this morning, followed by windy weather and falling temperatures.
We can’t take a chance on IA-03
Francis Boggus is an experienced community development professional in rural Iowa communities and former Democratic State Central Committee member from Council Bluffs, now living in Des Moines. Recently, a friend who’s deciding whom to support in Iowa’s Democratic primaries sent me this video from the Des Moines...
Iowa Attorney General files lawsuit against Roblox over child safety
DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) — Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the popular gaming platform Roblox for allegedly endangering Iowa children. The 108-page petition claimed Roblox did not do enough to keep kids safe from online predators. The platform is one of the most popular games in the...
Wet, windy Thursday as temperatures tumble
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A strong storm system brings some dynamic, but brief, changes to eastern Iowa. Southerly winds are keeping us mild tonight, and they’ll also help to moisten up the atmosphere, leading to the development of precipitation overnight. These will be in the form of rain showers for the vast...
Health officials confirm 9th case of measles this year in Iowa infant
Polk County health officials confirmed the state's ninth case of measles in an infant who is too young to be vaccinated.
Farmers Say ACA Price Spike Will Force Some Painful Choices
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 out of business altogether. Monday was the...
Iowa Attorney General Bird announces settlement for clearer Menards rebate terms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a multistate settlement with home improvement retail chain Menard Inc. d/b/a Menards. The settlement resolves claims made in 2020 that the company incorrectly marketed its Menards 11% Rebate Program. In the settlement, Menards has agreed to clearly...
Tri-State gas prices drop, Henry County, Iowa continues to have cheapest gas
IOWA, MISSOURI & ILLINOIS — Nationally, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded is down four cents from last week. The price for a gallon of diesel has dropped four cents as well. It currently stands at $3.64. Iowa, Illinois and Missouri have seen gas prices drop in...
Strong wind, cold air, and snow arrive late Thursday morning, travel may be affected
A potent wave of low pressure will move through northern Minnesota Thursday, delivering strong wind, colder air, and snow to southern Minnesota and north Iowa. There is the potential roads, mainly untreated roads, turn icy Thursday afternoon to evening due to this mix of wintry weather. Before the colder air...
Important Warning About The Mississippi River Bridge Implosion In Wisconsin, Iowa
Strict safety protocols will be in place for the upcoming implosion, along with warning horns. The event can also be watched online.
