Iowa teacher, student identified after dying on school field trip
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability
WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.
Midwestern state fairs dominate best fair food rankings
The Midwest is home to state fairs with the best food, with fairs in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa claiming the top spots on Yelp's fair food ranking.
The Midwest is home to state fairs with the best food, with fairs in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa claiming the top spots on Yelp's fair food ranking.
Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Iowa man suspected of killing 6 family members and himself
Authorities are probing the deadly shootings of six people, who they believe were killed by a relative before he took his own life in Iowa.
Authorities are probing the deadly shootings of six people, who they believe were killed by a relative before he took his own life in Iowa.
Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Man used company card to buy $140K in Pokémon cards, gaming items; sentenced to 4 years in federal prison
He will serve four years in federal prison and have another three years of supervised release.
He will serve four years in federal prison and have another three years of supervised release.
Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Watch: Deer trashes Iowa hair salon after breaking through window
Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.
Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.
See it: 'Firenado' spins through burning Iowa field sparked by lightning
Strong thunderstorms in Iowa and Nebraska on Thursday night caused several lightning strikes in the area, one of which started this fire whirl.
Strong thunderstorms in Iowa and Nebraska on Thursday night caused several lightning strikes in the area, one of which started this fire whirl.
Milwaukee man killed in shootout with law enforcement in Iowa
A 51-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and killed during a shootout with law enforcement in Iowa on April 15, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.
A 51-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and killed during a shootout with law enforcement in Iowa on April 15, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
High-voltage power line links Wisconsin, Iowa; crews complete work
Construction work on a high-voltage transmission linking Wisconsin and Iowa has been completed and the line is fully operational, a group of utilities announced Friday, Sept. 27.
Construction work on a high-voltage transmission linking Wisconsin and Iowa has been completed and the line is fully operational, a group of utilities announced Friday, Sept. 27.
New poll shows Harris surging in state thought to be safe for Trump
Trump won the state by over 9 points in 2016 and 2020, but a new poll says Kamala Harris has made up significant ground.
Trump won the state by over 9 points in 2016 and 2020, but a new poll says Kamala Harris has made up significant ground.
Missing Liliana Munguia: Arizona teen believed to have met up with online friend in Iowa
The FBI is sounding the alarm on missing Arizona teen, Liliana Munguia, who's believed to have flown to Iowa to meet someone she met online.
The FBI is sounding the alarm on missing Arizona teen, Liliana Munguia, who's believed to have flown to Iowa to meet someone she met online.
Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region.
A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region.