Wet Weather Delays Iowa State Fair Vendor and Camper Parking
Due to recent wet weather, the Iowa State Fair is pausing all vendor and camper setup on Saturday, July 26. Concessionaires and outdoor vendors may only park or set up on hard surfaces on Saturday, July 26. Setting up on grassy areas is not allowed until 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 27.
Fans of late Ozzy Osbourne recall iconic bat-biting concert in Des Moines
The concert on January 20, 1982 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium played a significant role in cementing the Black Sabbath singer's legacy as a rock-and-roll legend.
KCCI Investigates: Urbandale’s ‘little monster’ gets geese to move safely, saving taxpayers money
URBANDALE, Iowa (KCCI) -- On a summer day in Urbandale’s Lake View Park, about a dozen Canada geese lounge next to the water. Years ago, the birds overran the park to the point that it was almost unusable. So the city explored options for “geese mitigation,” which means moving...
Spider Bite Leaves Iowa Teen Fighting For His Life: ‘The World You Knew a...
What seemed like a small bug bite left 16-year-old Noah Johnson bedridden for weeks with failing kidneys and loss of speech
2 life flighted to Des Moines hospitals after head-on crash in Carroll County
Two people were life flighted to Des Moines hospitals after a head-on crash in Carroll County on Wednesday morning.
Iowa man dead after failing to yield to oncoming train
MITCHELL COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – An Iowa man died Wednesday after failing to yield to …. Continue reading this story from the source. This news is generated from KCRG via RSS Feed. Join today to get your news feed on Nationwide Report®. Nationwide Report® has built a nationwide...
The Midwest’s fastest-growing metro has big challenges ahead
The Des Moines metro is gaining national attention for attracting millennials with its affordability, career opportunities and quality of life, Newsweek reports. Why it matters: The growth indicates a strong outlook for the region's economic resilience and talent pool as other Midwest cities experience population...
Medicaid cuts could cause more challenges for expectant mothers
Pregnant people are less likely to access prenatal care in rural counties where birthing units have shut down, despite other prenatal providers still being available locally, according to a study co-authored by a University of Iowa researcher. Why it matters: People who attend fewer prenatal care appointments are...
SNAP provisions in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ estimated to cost Iowa $1 billion over 10...
IOWA, USA — Iowa is projected to lose at least $1 billion over the next decade as a result of cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the "Big Beautiful Bill," according to an analysis from the Iowa Hunger Coalition released Wednesday. The budget reconciliation bill cut $187...
Step Right Up! Why the Iowa State Fair is More Than Just an Event...
There are some places that just stick with you, weaving themselves into the fabric of your memories and bringing a smile to your face whenever they come to mind. For countless Iowans, and indeed, for visitors from far and wide, the Iowa State Fair is one such place. It’s not just a collection of rides, food stalls,...