5 of the Most Expensive Houses Currently on the Market in Iowa (July 2025)
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24 million under threat of new storms
A tornado siren blared in Iowa this afternoon as a funnel cloud could be seen in the backdrop of the famed speedway outside Des Moines. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports on the severe weather threats facing millions in the Midwest tonight.
Des Moines Oktoberfest moving to new location in 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — A favorite Des Moines festival will be moving to a new location this year. For 20 years, Oktoberfest has been bringing Iowans together in a celebration of German heritage. Over the years, the festival has been held at several locations around Des Moines, with the latest at Water Works Park....
DART shuttles will once again offer transportation to Iowa State Fairgrounds
DES MOINES, Iowa — DART will again offer its Park & Ride shuttle to Iowa State Fair goers after providing a record-breaking 272,000 rides in 2024. The first shuttles begin boarding at 8 a.m. every day of the fair, August 7-17. Shuttle service ends at midnight, except on Sunday, Aug. 17, when the fair closes early.
High Winds, Some Hail, and Heavy Rain Roll Through Portions of West Central and...
(Area) Strong to severe thunderstorms rolled through portions of west central and southwest Iowa overnight, knocking out power in some locations. A Flash Flood Watch was issued for most of the region for flash flooding between Highway 34 and Highway 20, with widespread rainfall totals between two and three inches.
Public radio helped launch their music career in Iowa. Two decades later, the Brazilian...
The beloved music duo came to Iowa from Brazil in 2006 and has been entertaining crowds with their energetic performances that blend pop covers with electric string instruments.
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation to host annual Corndog Kickoff this weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — This weekend you can get your State Fair food fix early. The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is hosting its annual Corndog Kickoff on Saturday, July 12. It takes place at the Varied Industries Building at the fairgrounds. It includes fair food grazing from 35 different vendors and a silent...
Iowa Just Took Shocking Lead Over The Minnesota State Fair
I had to double-check to make sure I was seeing this right. In a national voting competition for the best state fair, the Iowa State Fair is somehow beating the Minnesota State Fair in the polls. A Surprising Leaderboard. USA Today is holding its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, asking the...
Agricultural pollution violates Iowans’ fundamental right to access clean water
James Larew is an attorney in Iowa City who served as general counsel and chief of staff for former Governor Chet Culver. This post is a revised version of a letter he sent to Polk County supervisors as a public comment before their July 1 meeting. We are on the...
Iowa man accused of throwing hitch ball at semi’s windshield in road rage incident...
A pickup truck driver has been arrested in connection with a road rage incident targeting a semi truck driver that took place in Fremont County, Iowa, late last month. On July 10, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) announced the arrest of Cory Gene Behrens, 42, on charges of Intimidate with Dangerous Weapon,...
