Water Summary Update: 2025 drought conditions vary significantly throughout the year
Jan 09, 2026
DES MOINES – Drought conditions improved in the summer months across the state but then degraded again with a dry fall, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Iowa ended the year with a statewide…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 08, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.37 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Panel ponders how to expand mental health services in Iowa
Jan 07, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A legislative panel is examining how to expand access to Iowans who need intensive, recovery-oriented mental health services outside of a hospital setting. Representative Gary Mohr (like “more”) of…
Nearly 99% of all Iowa full-time teaching positions filled in 2025-26; National vacancy rate 3 times higher than Iowa
Jan 06, 2026
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today released the latest data on teaching vacancies across the state for the 2025-26 school year, highlighting the strength and expertise of Iowa’s teacher workforce. Iowa’s number…
More Iowa casinos pulling out of the water this year
Jan 05, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Several changes are in the works in this new year for Iowa’s casino industry, including more casinos leaving the water for land. Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says things…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 02, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.38 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Iowa DOT to install rumble strips on all new roads
Dec 31, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The number of traffic fatalities has dropped significantly in Iowa this year and could reach a 100-year low. Some law enforcement officials cite Iowa’s new law banning the handling…
Ticketing begins Jan. 1, 2026 for violating Iowa’s ‘Hands-free’ driving law
Dec 30, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Starting this Thursday, January 1, Iowans caught handling a smart phone while driving a vehicle could get a $170 ticket, which includes the fine, court fees and other charges.…
Weekly Fuel Report
Dec 24, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 6 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.42 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
How to (and how not to) care for your trees during an Iowa winter
Dec 23, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Yesterday marked the first full day of winter, though Iowa’s already seen plenty of snowfall in the weeks since Thanksgiving. Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture specialist at the Iowa State…