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
Lifestyle
Des Moines' Best Zero-Proof Cocktails to Try Now
Bartenders in Iowa's capital city are redefining the nonalcoholic drinking scene with creative mocktails.
Winfield-Mount Union Students Showcase Art at Des Moines Show
Two high school artists selected to display work at annual Youth Art Month exhibit
Jayson A. Jones, Sioux City Resident, Passes Away at 47
Jayson Aaron Jones, formerly of Indianola, Iowa, was known for his passion for helping others in the medical field.
Sports
Iowa State Basketball Defeats Arizona State
Cyclones bounce back after regular-season finale loss
Iowa Bankers Association Honors Five Student Athlete Achievers
Scholarships awarded to top high school seniors at Iowa Girls' State Basketball Tournament
Area Alumni Headed to NJCAA Nationals with DMACC Women's Basketball
Hampton-Dumont-CAL and South Hardin grads help propel Bears to national tournament
Health
Iowa Bill Aims to Solidify Private Medicaid System
Legislation would limit state's ability to expand or change program in the future
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.
Science
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.
Athene Watershed26 Summit to Address Water Quality in Mississippi River Basin
Cross-sector collaboration and innovative solutions sought to tackle agricultural runoff and flooding challenges
Iowa Water Advocates Threaten Lawsuit Over Polluted Rivers
Coalition plans to sue EPA over decision to remove polluted waterways from protected list
