$10 million from three donors for ‘Field of Dreams’ expansion
May 15, 2026
By Janelle Tucker and O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A Dubuque-based trucking company and two northeast Iowa families have donated $10 million to support construction of a professional ballpark and other facilities at a “Field…
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AAA: Sky high gas prices won’t keep Iowans grounded for holiday
May 13, 2026
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Even with gasoline prices in Iowa well over four dollars a gallon, a survey finds most Iowa motorists are simply resigning themselves to paying more to fill the tank, and…
Iowa law now makes first offense animal torture a felony
May 12, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony for a first offense, with a potential sentence of up…
Secretary Pate Reminds Iowans of Deadlines to Request Absentee Ballots, Return Absentee Ballots, and Vote in the June 2 Primary Election
May 11, 2026
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to make a plan to participate in June’s Primary Election and note upcoming deadlines for absentee ballots. Iowans can begin casting ballots for…
Water Summary Update: Wet April provides relief across most of Iowa
May 08, 2026
DES MOINES – Iowa experienced significantly improved conditions through April, according to the latest Water Summary Update. A particularly wet April brought relief to a large portion of the state. While southeastern Iowa saw significant…
Weekly Fuel Report
May 07, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 39 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $4.23 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Troopers warn Iowa’s young drivers as ‘deadliest days’ near
May 06, 2026
By Pat Powers (Radio Iowa) While the month of May is the time for many Iowa high school graduation ceremonies, it’s also a time for warnings to the state’s newest and youngest drivers to take…
Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 05, 2026
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Iowa legislature votes to increase penalty for animal torture
May 01, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The legislature has unanimously passed a bill that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony, with a potential sentence of up to five years in prison. Senator…
Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 30, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 33 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.84 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…