Water Summary Update: Statewide conditions improve, northwest Iowa remains under drought watch
Apr 10, 2026
DES MOINES – Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, however, areas of northwest Iowa remain under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Statewide precipitation for March totaled 1.97 inches,…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 09, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 21 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.64 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Iowa DOT lets motorists promote non-profits on license plates
Apr 08, 2026
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans can now purchase a specialty license plate with a blank space that allows them to stick on a state-approved decal from any of several dozen non-profits. Tim Paluch, spokesman…
Iowa’s Class of 2025 graduation rate reaches 88.8%, exceeding prepandemic graduation rates and showing significant gains across student groups
Apr 07, 2026
DES MOINES – Iowa’s high school graduation rate increased half of a percentage point, reaching 88.8% for the graduating class of 2025, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. This marks…
GTSB To Begin Traffic Enforcement Campaign for Hands-Free Driving Law Today
Apr 06, 2026
DES MOINES -- April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it’s time to turn awareness into action. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and…
Iowa field fires may impact fertilizer needs
Apr 03, 2026
By Woody Gottburg (Radio Iowa) Some farmers in northwest Iowa saw wind-driven fires rush across their fields this past weekend. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Leah Ten Napel says the damage to fields will vary. “There’s…
Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 02, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 12 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.43 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Iowa State Parks kicking off 2026 camping season
Apr 01, 2026
DES MOINES -- The campgrounds at Iowa state parks and forests are opening for business on April 1. Staff are busy sprucing up campsites, freshening up facilities, and will be turning on water during the…
Volunteers are still needed for Pick-Up Iowa program
Mar 31, 2026
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A three-month project to clean up Iowa’s waterways, roadways and neighborhoods will launch this week, and more helpers are needed. Andy Frantz, executive director of Keep Iowa Beautiful, says the…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month; GTSB to Conduct Campaign Next Week
Mar 30, 2026
DES MOINES -- April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it’s time to turn awareness into action. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and…