Lifestyle
FFA Week at C-G-D Celebrates Leadership and Community Service
National FFA Week events highlight agricultural education and youth development.
Iowa Celebrates 50 Years of Century and Heritage Farm Program
Iowa invites farm families to apply for special recognition as America marks 250th birthday
Des Moines Public Library Celebrates 25 Years of AViD with Star-Studded 2026 Author Lineup
Julia Quinn, Tayari Jones headline a milestone anniversary lineup featuring a groundbreaking new partnership
Weather
Flurries and Clouds Forecast for Fairgrounds in Des Moines
Temperatures to remain steady in the low to mid 30s with breezy winds
Hourly Weather Report for Des Moines, Iowa
As of 6:51 PM UTC on February 20, 2026
Fairground, Des Moines Forecast: Sunshine and Clouds Ahead
10-day outlook calls for mix of sun, rain, and cooler temperatures in Iowa
Health
Meteorologist Diagnosed with Bulbar-Onset ALS After Noticing Speech Changes
Jeriann Ritter, a 20-year veteran meteorologist, opens up about her unexpected ALS diagnosis and early symptoms.
Flower Deliveries Lift Spirits of Des Moines Cancer Patients
Local flower farm owner donates bouquets to brighten days of those battling cancer
Des Moines University Opens New Health Simulation Center
Free Open House Scheduled for March 5
Economics
Iowa Fuel Prices Surge, Diesel Hits $3.53 per Gallon
State gas prices jump 14 cents, still below 2025 levels, as national average rises to $2.98
Fuel Prices Decline Across Iowa as Oil Costs Drop
Gas and diesel prices fall amid lower global crude oil benchmarks
Iowa Gas Prices Rise Slightly as Crude Oil Climbs
Diesel and heating fuel prices also see increases in the state this week.
Politics
Former Iowa First Lady Billie Ray Dies at 97
Billie Ray was instrumental in restoring Terrace Hill as the Iowa governor's mansion.
Iowa Governor Defends Use of State Patrol Planes for Official Travel
Reynolds says it helps her be more efficient, but Democrats criticize it as political use of state resources.
Iowa House Unanimously Passes Human Trafficking Enforcement Bill
New statewide task force and prosecution team created to combat growing criminal enterprise
