Critical legal deserts found: An Iowa State study reveals lawyer shortages in 11% of rural U.S. counties, spotlighting access gaps and solutions from legal paraprofessionals to recruitment programs — find out if your county is at risk.
Quiet skies after a stormy year: Through the first six months of 2025, just seven tornadoes have touched down in Iowa—the fewest since 1961— find out why.
Amish buggies go electric: A New Order Amish bishop has lifted the bicycle ban, unleashing solar-charged e-bikes, local bike shops, and roadside charging stations across Iowa’s Amish country — find out how.
Iowa physics teacher finalist: Liberty High’s Matt Harding is one of five state finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, capping a 25-year career of hands-on physics instruction — learn what sets him apart.
Beyond the lazy stoner myth: A new Consumer Research Around Cannabis/The Media Audit survey finds 16.2% of Des Moines adults and 24.1% of U.S. consumers using cannabis monthly are employed homeowners who vote and pay taxes — find out.
Rural hospitals need Iowa’s help: After the “big, beautiful bill” cuts Medicaid and SNAP funding, at least 20 small-town hospitals face closures and communities brace for impact — learn what steps Iowa can take.
Iowa’s nitrate water crisis: Central Iowans face near-record nitrate levels, costly treatment bills, and ongoing watering bans while state efforts stall — learn what could break this toxic cycle.
Fair fun fueled by volunteers: From 4-H youth councils to local businesses, hundreds of volunteers keep the free Cass County Fair running smoothly for its July 24–29 return — find out how.
Clark’s rise wasn’t just skill: Jan Jensen credits Coach Lisa Bluder’s belief and team support for turning Caitlin Clark into a college sensation and fueling her WNBA debut and February jersey retirement — find out how.
Central Iowa job cuts: Lennox will lay off 62 workers in Marshalltown on Aug. 1 amid low-GWP production shifts, and FedEx will cut 84 roles at its 700 W. 9th Street facility on Sept. 1 under its Network 2.0 rollout, with job placement assistance and relocation aid offered — find out what’s next.
Other Iowa headlines this week
- Four-star forward Trey Thompson commits to Iowa
- ‘Death of a Brewer’ screens at breweries
- Iowa State Fairgrounds hosts 34th Goodguys show
- Nearly 1,000 Iowa residents still without power
- Treasurer Smith celebrates Disability Pride Month
- Iowa State Capitol tour guide inspires locals
- CIWW invites Fourth-of-July splashes, maintains lawn-watering ban
- Iowa gas prices drop to $2.99
