Water Summary Update: August drought continues in areas of northern and western Iowa
Sep 11, 2026
DES MOINES – Iowa experienced a wetter than average August overall, but drought conditions persist in the northern and western parts of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. An area of severe…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Sep 10, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 17 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $4.06 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Lend a hand at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 26
Sep 09, 2026
DES MOINES -- Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the DNR’s annual statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. Several state parks and forests across will host volunteer events to help spruce up…
Study: Many Iowans think they can go 10 over the speed limit without a ticket
Sep 08, 2026
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A new study suggests speeding has become routine for many of the state’s drivers. AAA-Iowa spokeswoman Brynna Knapp says the research found going well above the posted limit is increasingly…
Preparation for Iowa’s dove season impacted by the weather
Sep 04, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa’s mourning dove season is underway and DNR biologist Todd Bogenschutz says getting the food plots planted to draw the birds in was not easy. “It’s been a challenging year…
$5 million in FEMA assistance for central Iowans dealing with damage after torrential rains
Sep 03, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) President Trump, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds posted statements on social media last night announcing $5 million in FEMA funding has been approved for Iowa individuals and…
Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade
Sep 02, 2026
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual August statewide pheasant surveyaveraged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade, behind only the 2025 survey.…
Labor Day 2026 vacations will cost Iowans more than a year ago
Sep 01, 2026
By Pat Powers (Radio Iowa) The last holiday weekend of summer is just ahead and many Iowans are making plans to vacate the state for short Labor Day getaways. Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA-Iowa, says…
Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 5
Aug 31, 2026
DES MOINES -- The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa’s 2026 rabbit population is unchanged from last year and the 2025 season was the highest in more than a decade. The…
Iowa’s governor touts new high school graduation requirement
Aug 28, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The seniors who’ve just started their final year at a public or private high school in Iowa are the first graduating class required to pass a civics test in…