67 wild fair foods unveiled: The Iowa State Fair has unveiled 67 outrageous new eats, from Lobster Biscuits & Gravy and Deep Fried Banana S’mores to a caviar-topped High Roller Roll — find out the full lineup.
Six ways to soak up summer: From Kinder Day’s family-friendly fun and a Buck Moon star party to sunset salsa and outdoor films, explore six can’t-miss events happening this weekend in Iowa City — find out what’s in store.
Fresh Hawkeye centerpiece arrives: Top-25 recruit Addie Deal is in Iowa City, embracing the lofty expectations around the women’s basketball program and already wowing veterans with her confidence and poise — find out why fans are buzzing.
Distilling veteran connections: Sara Winkleman’s S&B Farms Distillery channels her grandfather’s support into spirits that celebrate and unite the veteran community — find out how.
Midwest opera gem revealed: Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2025 festival in tiny Indianola delivers world-class productions of Wagner, Janáček and Stravinsky — find out why.
Iowa City police board overhaul: The Community Police Review Board announced it will dissolve after state lawmakers banned its oversight role under Senate File 311, recommending a new Chief Advisory Board to keep citizens involved in policing — find out what happens next.
Mosquito numbers surge in Iowa: Central Iowa is seeing a 20% spike in mosquito activity this summer due to damp conditions and mild winters, prompting pest pros to use foliage sprays, fungus-spore buckets and urge homeowners to clear standing water and trim shrubs — find out.
Iowa’s 4th District primed: With Randy Feenstra poised for a 2026 governor bid, House Leader Matt Windschitl and Siouxland chief Chris McGowan are set for a high-stakes GOP showdown — find out who’s in.
Iowa’s water quality crisis: Thousands of residents face summer shortages as Council Bluffs pumps limited supply to eastern Pottawattamie County and decades-long nitrate rises heighten health risks, prompting farmers to teach local water testing — find out what’s behind these concerns.
Farmers diversify amid program cuts: Wisconsin growers scramble to pivot to sweet potatoes, grass-fed beef and other crops after March funding cuts to the federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Program left small farms and food pantries in limbo — find out how.
Other Iowa headlines this week
- Iowa Speedway hosts IndyCar doubleheader July 11–12
- Senate bill clarifies USDA floodplain restoration authority
- Iowa, Missouri gas prices stay under $3
- 40 Iowa books launch West African library
- Cedar Rapids man wins $500k Mega Bucks
- Mike Naig makes North Iowa stops Wednesday
- Iowa counts its top chicken sandwich chains
- Zach Nunn reconsiders bid for Iowa governor
