Weather
Winter Storm Threatens Northern Iowa with Blizzard Conditions
Forecasters warn of heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel this weekend.
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
Lifestyle
Central Iowa Philanthropy Awards Nominations Open
Honoring exceptional dedication to giving back in the region
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
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.
Entertainment
Des Moines Women's Club to Host 118th Annual Art Exhibition
Central Iowa artists will display original works at the weeklong event.
The Top 50 Country Songs
Country music has endured over the decades, with classic tunes that span generations
Alanis Morissette Added To The 2022 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Lineup
Morissette will be the Monday night headliner.
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
