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2025 is on its way out, and we're already looking forward to some of the big shows coming up in 2026! Check out a rundown of Iowa concerts and comedy shows on the schedule for next year (so far)!

With wintry weather in the forecast comes a reminder to brush up on those winter driving skills. Trooper spokesman Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says one of the most important things is to remember to allow some extra stopping distance when road conditions are bad and to allow extra space between you and the...

Just when you think Iowa's cornfields are all there is, a bright yellow submarine appears. Talk about a quirky detour on U.S. Highway 20!

(KMAland) -- Iowa working family advocates are calling on lawmakers to expand a measure that provides paid leave for state employees who are sick or taking care of loved ones. But the measure does not extend to tens of thousand of other Iowans who are forced to take unpaid time off from their jobs or go to work sick.

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Sunday dinners used to bring families together, but in today’s fast-paced world, that tradition is fading. Let’s take a closer look.

Statewide Iowa (RI) — As the federal government shutdown continues, agencies that help the needy pay their heating bills are in limbo, like Iowa’s LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Danna Buls is executive director at MATURA Action Corporation, which serves low-income residents — similar to Upper...

Statewide Iowa (RI) – Some 80,000 Iowans are now caregivers for more than 62,000 loved ones who have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. One such caregiver, Lori Phillips of Madrid, leads an online support group and attends an in-person meeting as well. Phillips says the two groups have been a tremendous help, as she...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 5, 2025) — Hy-Vee is showing its appreciation to the nation’s veterans and active-duty military members with its annual Veterans Day Breakfast. A tradition since 1999, the buffet-style breakfast will be offered free of charge to all veterans and active-duty military members. Each Veterans...

Des Moines, IA- Governor Reynolds on Friday signed an executive order, establishing a task force ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. In a written statement issued Friday, the Governor’s office say the task force will be led by Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Iowa Secretary of...