Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October
Nov 07, 2025
DES MOINES – Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Reduced rainfall since late summer finally took a toll…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Nov 06, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 1 cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.81 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Alzheimer’s Association Honors Iowa Caregivers with New Dementia Care Resources to Support Local Families
Nov 05, 2025
DES MOINES -- During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is joining communities across the country in honoring the nearly 12 million Americans who provide unpaid…
Iowans need to use space heaters with caution
Nov 04, 2025
By Woody Gottburg (Radio Iowa) Temperatures have already been dipping below freezing in several Iowa cities, prompting some of us to bring our space heaters out of storage to warm up our homes at night.…
Iowa community college leader raises concerns about offering 4-year degrees
Nov 03, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The president of the Des Moines Area Community College says he’s “a little concerned” about a proposal that would have Iowa’s 15 community colleges offer four-year degrees. The chairman…
Reynolds says she won’t endorse a GOP candidate for governor before Primary
Oct 31, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds says she’s worked closely for two decades with one of the four Republicans running to replace her as governor, but she does not plan to endorse…
Weekly Fuel Report
Oct 30, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.80 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
Furbearer season preview
Oct 29, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s furbearer season begins November 1, and state wildlife experts say most species populations are in good shape. “Most species are trending higher, except for gray fox and possibly muskrats,” said Vince…
Pheasants flourished after being introduced in Iowa more than 100 years ago
Oct 28, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The 100th pheasant season opened Saturday in Iowa for a sport that Iowa DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says had a humble start. The first pheasants were released from William…
It’s all trick and no treat, Iowans need to beware of ‘ghost tapping’ scams
Oct 27, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam that might sound like Halloween fun, but it’s actually the first step toward having your identity stolen. Khesha Duncan, with…