STATE NEWS

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A hearing at the Iowa Capitol today on a bill that would have banned abortions in Iowa has been cancelled. Twenty-four Republicans in the Iowa House co-sponsored the bill…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) More people than ever before flew out of Iowa’s commercial airports in 2025. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Stuart Anderson says December numbers resumed the upward trend after a drop…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Natural Resource Commission approved a proposal to raise hunting and fishing fees at its meeting today.  Commission chair Tom Prickett says he is elated to finally see the…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.54 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…

By Katarina Sostaric (Radio Iowa) A bill that aims to expand access to intensive mental health services outside of a hospital setting has advanced through a House subcommittee. So-called “subacute” facilities help stabilize people in…

DES MOINES -- With temperatures warming up this week, ice conditions at many Iowa lakes are changing quickly. DNR conservation officers urge caution as conditions for ice- related activities, such as fishing and OHV riding,…

DES MOINES – Despite below-average precipitation in January, all regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Although months of dryness triggered a drought…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.50 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill that’s cleared a committee in the Iowa House would ban the sale of kratom, a plant-based stimulant that’s being sold in some Iowa gas stations and vape…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2026 Iowa Caucuses are history. Tonight’s gatherings gave activists from both of Iowa’s major parties a chance to talk about their party platforms and hear from candidates. Randy…