Harkin Institute Calls for Moratorium on New CAFOs, Increased Monitoring to Improve Iowa Water Quality
Report recommends enforceable policies to address agricultural runoff and protect public health in Des Moines and Raccoon River watersheds.
HD-CAL Alums Headed to NJCAA Nationals with DMACC Women's Basketball
Des Moines Homeowner Shoots Intruder After Break-In
Weather
Iowa Sees First Thunderstorms of Season
Rainfall totals vary across the state

Northwest Iowa Sees Near-Record Dry February
Unusually warm temperatures compound drought conditions in the region
Flurries and Clouds Forecast for Fairgrounds in Des Moines
Temperatures to remain steady in the low to mid 30s with breezy winds
Economics
Gas Prices Rise in Iowa as Crude Oil Costs Climb
Diesel and heating fuel costs show mixed trends across the state

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
Lifestyle
West Des Moines Scout's Project Still Serves Kids Today
Troop 242 scoutmaster shares memories of Sgt. Declan Coady's Eagle Scout work building chairs for Iowa Youth Homeless Centers

Ingersoll Avenue Emerges as Des Moines' Top Food Destination
As Pappajohn Sculpture Park district restaurants struggle, Ingersoll Avenue sees a restaurant boom
Des Moines University's Pioneering Past
From its osteopathic roots to social progressivism, the university has a rich history in Iowa
Health
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Iowa Backyard Flock
State and federal agencies confirm H5N1 HPAI case in Washington County

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
Sports
Drake Bulldogs Rout Illinois State in Regular Season Home Finale
Drake women's basketball team cruises to 10th league win of the season against rival Illinois State.

Hawks Soar Into Girls State Tournament
Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team earns first state tournament berth since 2014
Iowa State Falls Short Against Arizona in Defensive Battle
Cyclones struggle to find offensive rhythm in 73-57 loss to Wildcats