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Iowa DOT Seeks Public Input on Improving Busy Northeast Iowa Highway Intersection

Officials want feedback on options to enhance safety and operations at US 63 and County Road C-57/Cedar Wapsi Road intersection.

Student Build Johnson County receives grant to equip teens

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort donates $5,000 to provide power tool kits for high school construction program graduates.

Burlington Community Schools to Relocate Preschool Program

Grayhound Preschool will move to district's four elementary schools starting 2026-27 school year

The Freeze Reopens in Marion Despite Cold Temperatures

Loyal customers brave the chill to support local ice cream shop's seasonal return

Dubuque's Pita Pit Closes After 8-Year Run

The eatery in Asbury Plaza has shuttered its doors for good.

Longtime Des Moines Burger Spot Shutters After 50 Years

LJ's Burgers, a neighborhood institution, has closed its doors for good.

Two Shuttered Downtown Iowa City Hotels Eyed for Residential Conversion

City Council considers code changes to facilitate redevelopment of vacant hotel properties into much-needed housing units.

Pottawattamie Conservation Seeks Park-Themed T-Shirt Designs

Winners will receive prizes and have their designs featured on apparel supporting local conservation efforts.

Aquatics to Restore Health: Trail Point Celebrates 50 Years in Ankeny

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative marks milestone anniversary with community celebration

Iowa Traffic Fatalities Surge 25% So Far in 2026

State sees 15 more deadly crashes compared to same period last year.

Hometown Celebrations Abound Around Sioux Falls

From parades to car shows, communities in the Sioux Falls metro area come alive with summer festivals.

Orange City Tulip Festival Queen Visits Iowa House

Invites lawmakers and Iowans to annual celebration in Northwest Iowa

Pella's Tulips Blooming Early Due to Warm Weather

City's annual Tulip Time festival set for May 7-9

Davenport's Mobile Speed Cabinets Deployed This Week

Drivers in the area should be aware of the locations of the speed enforcement units.

Iowa Organizations Receive Paint Beautification Grants

Eight local groups awarded funds to spruce up public spaces