Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Nov 25, 2025
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,…
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines for Third Year in a Row
Nov 24, 2025
WEST DES MOINES -- Iowans preparing a Thanksgiving feast may find welcome savings this year. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey shows the average cost of a 10-serving classic holiday meal…
Turkey for you and turkey for me a little cheaper this year
Nov 21, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The American Farm Bureau’s 40th annual Thanksgiving Dinner cost survey shows another drop this year. Iowa Farm Bureau Research Director Christopher Pudenz says the survey checks the prices of 12…
Weekly Fuel Report
Nov 20, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline remained unchanged from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.76 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on…
Safety tips for paddling in cold weather
Nov 19, 2025
DES MOINES -- Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold weather. Always…
Honey Creek Resort operator alleges state-run smear campaign against company
Nov 18, 2025
By Clark Kauffman (Iowa Capital Dispatch) The former operator of the state-owned Honey Creek Resort in southern Iowa alleges state officials have misled the public into believing the company acted negligently and withdrew from the…
Retired UI researcher, author may run for Iowa Sec. of Agriculture
Nov 17, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A retired University of Iowa researcher who leads a non-profit group focused on water quality issues is exploring a run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Chris Jones, a Democrat,…
Iowa Food Banks get $1 million in state funds to match recent donations
Nov 14, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa’s six regional food banks have received enough donations this month to trigger the $1 million in state funding Governor Reynolds pledged to match that increase in contributions. The…
Weekly Fuel Report
Nov 13, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.76 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Iowa State University graduate returning to become next president
Nov 12, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Board of Regents named North Dakota State president David Cook as the new president of Iowa State University Tuesday. Board president Sherry Bates read the motion to approve…