Todd Magel

Iowa is expanding a program that helps farmers convert unproductive crop land into pasture, aiming to reduce fertilizer runoff, improve water quality, and support the cattle industry.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2026 Iowa State Fair drew 1,218,834 visitors, breaking its previous attendance record of 1,182,682 set in 2024.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa farmers and business leaders are closely monitoring the escalating trade dispute with Canada , which could affect the state's economy and its largest export market.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 states, including Iowa, to resolve claims that its platforms harmed teens' mental health and contributed to social media addiction.

SHELDAHL, Iowa — Sheldahl Mayor Todd Anderson died in a motorcycle crash last Saturday night on Highway 141, leaving the small town of 287 people mourning his loss.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Construction has begun on a $146 million Iowa Department of Transportation project to renovate the Southwest Mixmaster in West Des Moines, with work expected to take about three years.

The Southeast Connector, a road project connecting downtown Des Moines to Pleasant Hill, is entering its final phase of construction after decades of planning and development.

MONTEZUMA, Iowa — A unique Italian-style mansion on nearly 80 acres has been listed for $2.5 million in Montezuma, Iowa, a small town about an hour east of Des Moines.

Norwalk city leaders are hoping to attract Buc-ee's to their town after Urbandale's city council voted against the convenience store chain's proposed mega store.

The First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines celebrates its 175th anniversary, reflecting on its founding in 1851 and its enduring role in the community.