Fair's Butter Cow Tornado, via Des Moines' Dairy Zone, is a winner

A Butter Cow Tornado is seen at Dairy Zone during the tenth day of the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 16, 2025, in Des Moines.Lily Smith/The RegisterDairy Zone owners Carolyn Ferrall and Kim Gilmore stand for a portrait during the tenth day of the Iowa...

Entertainment event this week in North Des Moines: Aug. 17-23

Ken Halbur, Pastor at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church | St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church website Ken Halbur, Pastor at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church | St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church website Catch the best...

Iowa State football's financial compensation for Ireland game

The final countdown to Iowa State football's Aug. 23 season-opener in Dublin, Ireland, is on. Before the Cyclones embark on their flight to the Emerald Isle to take on rival Kansas State, here's a look at how much financial compensation Iowa State...

Iowa weather: Another day of heat and humidity before storm chances arrive

One more day of the intense heat and humidity is expected today before scattered storm chances overnight help to bring a slow cool-down for the week ahead.Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsAnother very warm and humid start to the day across the...

Iowa family farm teaches ‘how to work’

Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award. Iowa Farmer Today is one of the award sponsors. Lee and Lois Kovar are fourth-generation farmers who have passed the lifestyle on to their own...

After a decade of defeats, some Iowa Democrats are changing the way they talk to voters

Erin Murphy Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau CRESTON, Iowa — Skip Kenyon liked what he heard from Rob Sand. A retired lawyer from Creston, Kenyon said he found himself in total agreement with Sand, who talked about his faith, led the crowd in singing...

After a decade of defeats, some Iowa Democrats changing the way they talk to voters

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CRESTON — Skip Kenyon liked what he heard from Rob Sand. A retired lawyer from Creston, Kenyon said he found himself in total agreement with Sand, who...

AmeriCorps funding reinstated across Iowa, but for some programs it came too late

The federal government has reinstated grants for Iowa AmeriCorps programs in July after the funding for some programs was abruptly cut in April. The grants fund members working for a wide range of programs in education, conservation and disaster...

Here’s how Iowa City schools prioritize fresh, local food even as families struggle to pay…

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — Sourcing fresh and local food and composting food waste remain priorities of the Iowa City Community School District as student demand for...

'If you don't know Lou, you're missing out': Iowa celebrates Lou Sipolt as Iowan of the Day

The Iowa Live host started Saturday with a bucket list of his favorite Iowa State Fair activities. IOWA, USA — From racing on the track to helping children and animals in need, Lou Sipolt has had done it all, and his dedication to the community...

The Iowa Photo: Working in the dark

Photo assignment in a dark room offers an opportunity to work with silhouettes Alicia Petrou practices different moves during a pole dance fitness class at the Aerial Elegance Academy in northeast Cedar Rapids on July 30. In the last five minutes...

Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for Aug. 16, 2025

Iowa Power open their inaugural season with an exhibition

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - A new football team has arrived in Dubuque. The Iowa Power held an exhibition at their home in the Five Flags Center. Fans got a look at the team, which is part of the United Indoor Football Association. Copyright 2025 KCRG....

Iowa Power open their inaugural season with an exhibition

WooSox’s top three hitters come alive during win against Iowa

The Worcester Red Sox’s offense scored the first nine runs of Saturday’s game in Iowa en route to an eventual 9-5 win at Principal Park. Starting pitcher Payton Tolle allowed three hits and struck out five through five scoreless innings of action...

‘Lunchbox’ Explosive Detonates Outside Des Moines Home; Man Jailed on Felony Counts

DES MOINES — Just before 4:30 p.m. Friday, Des Moines police responded to a reported domestic dispute in the 2800 block of SE 14th Street in the Easter Lake Area Neighborhood. During their investigation, officers learned that Tristen Berlin, 40,...

Iowa County Cancer Coalition raises money to support people battling cancer

DODGEVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The wider Iowa County community came together in support of local cancer patients Saturday. People bidding on silent auction items at the Cancer Care Fundraiser(Paris Fransway)The Iowa County Cancer Coalition’s Cancer...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights Iowa State Fair and calls for domestic energy production

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa’s 1st district since 2021, recently shared several updates on social media highlighting her engagement with local events and national policy discussions.On August...

Iowa Attorney General Candidate in Sioux City helping with local canvassing event

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) -Nate Willems, a candidate for Iowa Attorney General, was in Sioux City on Saturday, Aug.16, to assist another Democratic candidate canvass for an upcoming election. Willems traveled to Sioux City to assist Catelin Drey ahead of...

Des Moines man arrested after homemade bomb detonates

Des Moines Police arrest a man injured by his own homemade bomb outside an ex-girlfriend's home. DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police arrested a man Friday night after officers say his homemade bomb went off, hurting the man. 40-year-old Tristen...