Iowa leaders weigh in on Trump signing "One Big Beautiful Bill"

Iowa leaders are reacting to President Trump signing the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law. The legislation cements Trump-era tax cuts, expands work requirements, boosts defense and border spending, and makes cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. …

One killed, one hurt in Fourth of July crash in Iowa

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (KCRG) - One person was killed and another hurt in a crash in Jackson County on the Fourth of July. The Iowa State Patrol says a car crossed the center line on Hurtsville Road north of Maquoketa Friday afternoon and collided head-on with an …

Water quality in Iowa

To the Editor: Thank you to Elaine Hughes for sharing the statistics regarding the population in Iowa versus the amount of livestock raised in Iowa, but everyone also needs to realize the amount of chemicals being spread on the Iowa farmlands. As …

Iowa rural hospitals could be at risk under Trump's tax bill

President Donald Trump signed the $4.5 trillion tax and cuts bill on Friday, which includes cutbacks to Medicaid. IOWA, USA — President Donald Trump signed his spending and tax cuts bill on Friday during a White House Fourth of July celebration.  The bill …

Iowa City Friday Night Concert Series: Flash in a Pan AND Awful Purdies

East-central Iowa parks expand

Outdoor enthusiasts from near and far will find more to do passing through Benton County, Iowa. The county conservation department reopened access in early June to the Atkins Roundhouse area just north of the city of Atkins. Atkins began as a railroad town …

Sensory-friendly morning returns to Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES — The Iowa State Fair is proud to partner with presenting sponsor ChildServe, along with programming sponsors Drake University and IAble, to host Sensory-Friendly Morning on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. Now in its fourth year …

Parks receives Iowa Central’s Outstanding Teaching Tech Award

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is proud to recognize Marissa Parks, pictured at left, as the recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Tech Award, presented by Iowa Central Community College. This annual award honors clinical educators who …

Iowa offers $10 Uber vouchers to prevent impaired driving over July 4th weekend

DES MOINES, Iowa — As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Iowa officials are urging residents to prioritize safety and avoid driving under the influence. The Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau is highlighting a $10 Uber voucher available through …

Swimming not recommended at these 12 Iowa beaches

WELL, BEACHES ACROSS THE STATE TEND TO GET BUSY DURING THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. RIGHT NOW, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS URGING PEOPLE TO STAY OUT OF SOME WATER. THERE ARE ADVISORIES AT 12 BEACHES. THOSE ARE MARKED ON YOUR SCREEN WITH A YELLOW …