Economics
Iowa Fuel Prices Edge Higher in Latest Report
Gas and diesel costs rise slightly, while natural gas prices decline
Iowa Gas Prices Rise 4 Cents to $2.54 Average
Statewide average up from previous week's price
Iowa Fuel Prices Dip Slightly in Latest Report
State gas and diesel prices down from last week and year-ago levels
Business
Des Moines Industrial Space Sees Measured Growth in Q4 2025
Northeast Metro Leads Charge as Developers Prioritize Pre-Leased Projects
Iowa Agribusiness Association Showcase Highlights Industry Policy Talks
Annual event brings together agronomists, retailers, and industry partners to discuss workforce, conservation, and regulatory challenges.
IPR Director Retiring After Guiding Station Through Tough Times
Myrna Johnson will step down in July after 12 years leading Iowa Public Radio.
Crime
Iowa Court Rules Home Daycare Provider Committed Child Abuse After Infant Death
Daycare operator's license revoked following Supreme Court ruling on 2023 incident
Des Moines Man Arrested After Assault, Officers Injured
Police say Sie Lee Jones, 25, assaulted a man and resisted arrest, injuring two officers
Iowa Offers Free Ring Cameras to Domestic Violence Survivors
Partnership between state, Amazon, and domestic violence coalition provides security devices to victims
Health
Iowa Advances Bill Allowing Over-the-Counter Ivermectin, Restricting SNAP
Legislation also codifies waivers for federal nutrition programs and bans certain food dyes in school meals.
Iowa Governor Proposes Smoking Tax Hike
Reynolds cites high lung cancer rates as reason for new taxes on cigarettes and vaping products.
Iowa Lawmakers Aim to Restrict Teen Tanning, Boost Pediatric Cancer Research
New bills target rising melanoma rates and lack of funding for childhood cancer treatments.
Lifestyle
Des Moines Summer Program Equips High Schoolers with Career Skills
The Greater Des Moines Partnership's 'Career Ready Collective' aims to address the skills gap and prepare students for future success.
Central Iowa Rescue Pups Shine at Puppy Bowl Watch Party
Paws and Pints in Des Moines hosted an event featuring four puppies from AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport.
Des Moines Nonprofit Proposes Transitional Housing in Newton
Central Iowa Shelter and Services plans to build duplexes on city-owned lots to help people in need.
