The Wildwoods return to Iowa

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. After spending much of the last four years on tour, The Wildwoods have made their road album — “Dear Meadowlark” -- about missing their Nebraska home....

Iowa lawmakers urge regent universities to be first to sign Trump’s higher ed compact

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — None of the nine campuses the Trump administration has asked to sign a “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” have done so,...

Iowa City, Iowa, Moves Toward Fully Electric Municipal Fleet

(TNS) — Iowa City is moving toward a goal of full electrification of its city vehicles, leading the way among municipalities across Iowa . Last week, it unveiled an electric Iowa City Police patrol vehicle, thought to be the first fully electric...

Iowa City Rolls Out First All-Electric Police Cruiser

(Iowa City, IA) -- Iowa City has rolled out what it believes is the first fully-electric police car in Iowa. The EV is part of a plan to fully electrify the city's vehicle fleet. City officials say they already have 16 EVs deployed including four...

Iowa performance profiles encourage districts

REGIONAL—N’West Iowa public schools are always looking for ways to improve and have school pride, especially Iowa Department of Education’s release of its Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2024-25 academic year on Sept. 18. The Iowa...

Iowa Organic Conference marks 25 years

The Iowa Organic Conference will return to Iowa City for its 25th year on Nov. 17, for a full day of all things organic, headlined by organic pioneer and “king of kamut” Bob Quinn. Quinn, a Montana organic farmer and director of the Quinn...

Iowa counties seek Supreme Court ruling on Summit restrictions

Two Iowa counties are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling that prevents them from setting their own pipeline setback requirements. They contend conflicting rulings by various appeals courts will result in regulatory chaos. Two Iowa...

Rod Blum ends comeback bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District seat

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Former Iowa Congressman Rod Blum, a Republican from Dubuque, has suspended his campaign for Iowa’s open 2nd District U.S. House seat, less than a month...

Another weak La Niña set to influence Iowa's coming winter

Fall is here again, which means winter isn't far off.Last winter was a fairly quiet one in Iowa. Most of the state was drier and less snowy than usual, with temperatures near average. Our two biggest snow events actually occurred in March — after...

Viva la Refocus! Revolution and radical filmmaking themes ran through the Iowa City festival of adaptation

A spirit of revolution was in the air over the weekend in Iowa City — a spirit of cultural, artistic and cinematic revolution. It all emanated from the Refocus Film Festival, the annual moviegoing event hosted by FilmScene, Iowa City’s nonprofit...

Des Moines author to read book at Sheldon library

A wild adventure is coming to the Sheldon Public Library at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. Kelly Crull Des Moines-based nonfiction children’s book author Kelly Crull will join the fun for a reading of his new book “Black Mambas: The World’s First...

Here's the pheasant hunting outlook in Iowa for 2025 

October marks 100 years of pheasant hunting in Iowa, and state wildlife officials are predicting a record-breaking year for hunters due to a high pheasant population. Here's what to know about pheasant hunting in Iowa, including when it starts and...

Iowa-born cancer researcher turns personal diagnosis into call to protect funding

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Born and raised in Iowa, Claire Brown grew up fascinated by science thanks to inspiring teachers in Waukee. After earning degrees in biology and...

Iowa City looks toward full electrification of municipal vehicles

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — Iowa City is moving toward a goal of full electrification of its city vehicles, leading the way among municipalities across Iowa. Last...

New augmented reality mural coming to downtown Des Moines. Here's when 

A parking garage in downtown Des Moines is getting a hyper-realistic makeover. An 8,000-plus square-foot mural is being painted on one of the parking garages serving Principal Financial Group's 901 Grand building. The project is a collaboration...

Iowa Democrat Richard Sherzan Announces U.S. Senate Campaign Focused on Clean Water

DES MOINES, Iowa – Richard Sherzan, a former state lawmaker and administrative law judge, has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing clean water and healthcare as fundamental rights for Iowans. Sherzan, a veteran who served in the...

Des Moines school district latest to be investigated by DOJ for DEI policies

(The Center Square) – The Des Moines Public School System is the latest to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged discriminatory hiring practices. The investigation was launched after DMPS’ former superintendent was arrested...

Iowa Democrat Josh Turek wants to live up to the legacy of Tom Harkin

Josh Turek knows the kind of impact a good senator from Iowa can have on Americans. Had it not been for the work of former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin to create the Americans with Disabilities Act, Turek might not be where he is today: a state lawmaker,...

Governor Kim Reynolds Proclaims October as “Co-op Month in Iowa”

Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed October as “Co-op Month in Iowa” to help celebrate the positive impact Iowa’s cooperative organizations have in the state. Almost one in two Iowans belongs to a cooperative, whether in agriculture, energy...

People Inc. announces layoffs; number in Des Moines unspecified

People, Inc., formerly known as Dotdash Meredith, has announced it is laying off 226 employees, which is 6% of its workforce. The layoffs will affect multiple offices, including New York and Des Moines. CEO Neil Vogel said the cuts are a necessary...