Rural Iowa

As the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors considers passing a new ordinance allowing for nuclear energy, several residents voice their disapproval.

Ryan Rhodes, a Republican businessman from Ames, wants to “Make America Iowa.” He's one candidate in a growing field of Republicans running for the U.S. House after three-term incumbent Rep. Randy Feenstra took steps to run for governor.

Pastor and former nonprofit executive Clint Twedt-Ball is running for Congress as a Democrat in Iowa’s 2nd District. He’s committed to improving affordability, revitalizing Iowa’s small towns and protecting Medicare and Social Security for seniors.

A look at this week's news, including the end of a state mental health program and the potential privatization of the U.S. Postal Service.

As a new Postmaster General with ties to FedEx assumes control of the agency, postal workers and their customers are bracing for either scenario, especially as corporate America weighs in.

The free art and music festival held at Cellar Winery in Madrid celebrates rural art. This year, the festival grew by around 30 vendors and added additional local music acts.

Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl is running for the U.S. House in Iowa's 4th District, which covers the western border of the state, as well as much of northwestern and north central Iowa.

Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, says his background as a veteran, lawyer and economic development expert gives him the experience to serve in Congress.

One year ago, more than a dozen Iowa counties ended up under a Presidential Disaster Declaration after heavy rains pushed raging rivers out of their banks. In two of the hardest-hit areas in northwest Iowa, people reflect on the pain and progress of the past 12 months.

After more than 60 years, the Orient-Macksburg Community School District has closed its doors for good. Former students, teachers and community members came together recently for a farewell celebration to walk the halls, reminisce and honor the years the school was open.