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Let's face it: the news in 2023 was often a grind, confronting us with war, tragedy and controversies. But there were also incredible moments of hope, kindness and joy.

Illinois made a splashy announcement with their new law intended to protect libraries from book challenges by withholding funding. Other states are closely watching to see if they will follow along.

A videographer’s rap game sojourn, Coi Leray production credits and album art by b. Robert Moore. Iowans in hip-hop got busy in 2023. Here’s what you missed - featuring projects by GnarlyJevy, Borg.. and Ahzia, and singles from CeeRob, UnoUp6 and Trap Garage Mafia.

A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local jails and prisons released thousands of inmates early. Experts say the recent increase reflects a return to business as usual for the nation's carceral system.

Iowa’s Revenue Estimating Conference predicted Wednesday that state tax revenue will fall by about 1% this fiscal year and next as tax cuts passed in 2022 continue to phase in.

New York Times reporter Charlie Savage says Trump has a plan — and potentially the backing — to purge the federal bureaucracy, which he disparages as "a deep state that's filled with villains."

X recently claimed to support the press advocacy group Reporters Without Borders — which in response called X "a haven for disinformation."

Meta Quest fans have been asking for an exclusive longform, big-budget game for years. Asgard's Wrath 2 delivers with diverse gameplay and a divine cast.

The Supreme Court will review a lower court decision that would make the abortion pill mifepristone less accessible. Putin holds his first year-end press conference since Russia invaded Ukraine.