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The federal government is currently shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine.

This year, Winterset's annual Covered Bridge Festival is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the film, The Bridges of Madison County.

Illinois asked a judge to block the Trump administration from federalizing the Illinois National Guard and from sending Guard members from other states, but the judge declined to do so, for now.

Architect Kongjian Yu changed the way we think about water and city infrastructure.

The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states, as the national head count's advocates raise concerns about preparations.

With more than 1 million people going to Turkey for the procedure every year, hair transplants are transforming men's scalps — and vanity. But not every story ends with a perfect hairline.

Des Moines Public Schools is suing the search firm they used to hire former superintendent Ian Roberts. Some Iowa immigrants are struggling to pay increased federal application fees. And an Iowa Libertarian has announced a bid for U.S. Senate.

A judge issues an order to stop Trump's latest attempt to deploy the National Guard to Oregon. And, the Supreme Court opens a new term with justices tackling cases testing presidential power.

The Iowa Department of Education reports a significant increase in the number of students participating in work-based learning. Last year, 20% more high school seniors took part in career-training experiences, like internships and apprenticeships.