Donors are needed as blood supplies in Iowa are critically low
Jul 15, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency appeal for blood donors in Iowa. Spokesman Josh Murray says several factors are coming together to form a perfect storm — and…
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2026 ‘Stop the Scammers Tour’ Concludes After Sparking 19 Fraud Investigations
Jul 14, 2026
DES MOINES -- The 2026 Stop the Scammers Tour – a joint initiative of the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, the Iowa Attorney General's Office, and AARP Iowa – officially concluded in June…
Iowa pheasant outlook once again good for hunters
Jul 13, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The early pheasant forecast shows hunters in Iowa could once again have a lot of birds to chase. DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz uses weather information to predict pheasant numbers.…
Water Summary Update: Drought expands in areas of northern and western Iowa, east returns to normal conditions
Jul 10, 2026
DES MOINES – Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. While southeastern Iowa experienced above-average moisture that returned central and eastern…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jul 09, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.48 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Secretary Naig Opens Sign-Up for Annual Cover Crop Cost-Share Program
Jul 08, 2026
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged Iowa farmers and landowners who are planning to seed cover crops this fall to enroll in the state's annual Cover Crop Cost-Share Program. This program…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Jul 07, 2026
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Parts of Iowa recovering from up to 12 inches of rain over two days
Jul 06, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Some Iowans are still dealing with the aftermath of flash flooding in central and eastern Iowa that struck during the Independence Day holiday period. Grundy Center got 5.5 inches…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jul 02, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.53 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend
Jul 01, 2026
DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety on Iowa waters. Operation Dry Water, July 3-5, is…