Rural Iowa

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.

Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten from northwest Iowa said recent comments by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst gave him the final push to run for her seat.

One year after an EF4 devastated Greenfield in southwest Iowa, survivors are still coping with the physical and emotional toll of the disaster.

A deadly bus crash in Tanzania, Africa, made international headlines eight years ago. Today, the only three survivors — known as the “Miracle Kids” — live and study in Iowa, and are preparing to graduate from community college in Sioux City.

An EF-3 tornado destroyed homes, businesses and lives in Minden on April 26, 2024. The traumatic experience shifted the perspective of the community's long-time mayor.

For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Iowans to adapt.

The natural-cause death rate for those 25-54 years old is 43 percent higher in rural than urban areas, according to a report released from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.