Iowa high school softball: Contenders for 5A player of the year

We have just a handful of regular season games left in the Iowa high school softball season. From there, it is postseason time, with all roads pointing to Fort Dodge and Rogers Park for the state tournament. With all that on the horizon, we have some …

Proposed USDA cuts undermine the future of Iowa farming

Scott Henry farms in central Iowa. At LongView Farms in Nevada, Iowa, every decision we make is rooted in a simple mission: Honor the past, steward the present, and look to the future. As a partner in this multi-generational family farm, I’m proud of our …

Iowa Information buys Rock Valley Bee

ROCK VALLEY—Iowa Information Media Group has added to its portfolio of publications again as it officially took ownership of The Rock Valley Bee on Wednesday, July 2. The Bee was owned by Rock Publishing, which was formed by Chris and Kathy Godfredsen. …

Iowa rainfall totals: Where the most fell this weekend

Iowa rainfall totals: Where the most fell this weekend More than 4 inches drenched some parts of the state. OVERTIME. TAKE A LOOK OUTSIDE TODAY. WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO A SUNNY DAY AHEAD, BUT WE’RE STILL ALL LOOKING AT ALL THE AMAZING PHOTOS THE IOWANS …

16 year veteran of Iowa legislature publishes memoir

Okoboji and Statewide, Iowa – A Democrat who represented the Fort Dodge area for 16 years has published a memoir that begins with her childhood during the early years of the civil rights movement and ends with her hopes for the future. Helen Miller was …

America’s founding documents sit on an Iowa-made foundation

Statewide, Iowa – Our nation’s three most important and revered documents are enclosed in titanium display cases in the rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and they rest on custom-made archival paper created at the University of Iowa. Tim …

Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for July 5, 2025

One of the top players in Nebraska commits to Iowa football

Class of 2026 cornerback Darion Jones committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday, and his brother, Husker defensive back Donovan Jones, made sure to rep his Husker loyalty during the announcement. Donovan has been with the Huskers since the 2024 season. He …

North Iowa Outdoors: Iowans Encouraged to Report Wild Turkey Sightings in July and August

Home/Local News/North Iowa Outdoors: Iowans Encouraged to Report Wild Turkey Sightings in July and August The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with the annual wild turkey production survey.  During the months of July …

Iowa board meets again on creation of EMS advisory council

By Chad Drury Ottumwa Courier OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Wapello County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will once again discuss the EMS advisory council, the second part of an ordinance that had been put on hold after disagreements over who should be represented. …