Courtesy of Mary Bennett
A Johnson County judge ruled against the state’s decision to close its State Historical Society of Iowa research center in Iowa City. Since the Iowa Department of Administrative Services closed the building in December, advocates have been fighting for it to be reopened and for displaced items to be returned.
Sheila Brummer
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Iowa Public Radio
Jared Strong
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Iowa Capital Dispatch
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A family farm in central Iowa recently transitioned their industrial hog operation to grow something else — specialty mushrooms. They say it’s better for them and the environment, and with help from a nonprofit, they hope to inspire other farmers. -
Vice President JD Vance visited western Iowa to tout tax cuts and trade deals secured by the Trump administration in an appeal to Republican voters to turn out for the election. -
Blue-spotted salamanders are common in many parts of the U.S. and Canada. But in Iowa, the species is endangered. A nature center in Cedar Falls is working to conserve and restore them along the Cedar River.
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The race for U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's open seat is getting increasingly competitive. Democrats hope it's one of the Senate seats they can flip to gain control of the chamber. -
Republican Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks broke with their party Tuesday to limit the president's war powers in Iran. They both face competitive U.S. House reelection races this fall. -
Interim Superintendent Matt Smith has been appointed to the role permanently nearly one year after the district's former superintendent, Ian Roberts, was arrested. Smith has served as associate superintendent and as interim superintendent twice.
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Rather than investing in new gas plants and higher coal usage to scale up generation, the signatories of the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement are advocating for more wind and solar. They say renewable energy is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting Iowans from air pollution and global price fluctuations from fossil fuels. -
The Des Moines City Council voted 6-1 to approve a proposed budget for fiscal year 2028, which includes service and staffing cuts across departments to balance a significant gap in city funds. -
Many Ukrainians who fled the war with Russia found safety in the U.S., including in Sioux County. But for some, staying in Iowa is far from certain, as a deadline for temporary protected status expires next month.
