Step way back in time to Dino Days at the Putnam
News Desk Take a step way back in time to Dino Days! According to a release, Dino Days is back at the Putnam Museum and Science Center. Dinosaur lovers of all ages…
Young Hawkeyes begin fall camp
The Iowa football team is now in fall camp as the opening game against Northern Illinois looms on Sept. 5. One of the biggest differences between the current Iowa team…
SEMPRINI: State Auditor’s PBM Report Finds a Target, Misses the Cause of High Medicaid Spending
As a public health economist, I’ve studied plenty of healthcare reforms that sound tough, poll well, and make big promises. Because these reforms often ignore root cause market failures, not…
The Heart of the Story: The drive to succeed
Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying…
Democrats in Iowa’s competitive 1st, 3rd Districts release first campaign ads of 2026
Democrat Christina Bohannan, running in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, and Iowa Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, running in the 3rd District, released their first campaign ads of the 2026 general election…
Farm bill proposal fails in US Senate ag committee over SNAP error rate issue
The Senate Agriculture Committee clashed over SNAP error rate policy, and failed to advance updated farm bill legislation. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Farm bill progress stalled Thursday as…
Iowa puts $10.5 million toward training rural doctors
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced a $10.5 million initiative to create 14 new medical residency programs in rural areas.…
Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court loss
President Donald Trump on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 signed two new executive orders on birthright citizenship. In this photo, Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White…
Marijuana legalization won’t fix Iowa’s budget
Legalizing marijuana is an issue in Iowa’s 2026 gubernatorial election. Shown here is marijuana from Robust Cannabis in Cuba, Mo. (Photo by Rebecca Rivas/The Missouri Independent) One of the arguments…
Iowa 2026 property tax reform ranked #1 in the nation
On Thursday, a Common Sense Institute report ranked Iowa’s 2026 property tax reform #1 in the nation for reduction in tax burden by a single piece of legislation over the…
New app answers Moline recycling questions
Moline has a new way to let residents recycle correctly. The city has unveiled its Recycle Coach app, which provides information on local disposal for thousands of household items. The…
Council Receives Tourism Update from Blocker
Council Receives Tourism Update from Blocker 15 BOONE, Iowa—Speaking at Monday’s regular city council meeting, several city leaders and Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Kris Blocker hailed…
Iowa puts $10.5 million towards training rural doctors
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced a $10.5 million initiative to create 14 new medical residency programs in rural areas.…
Iowans face American Ninja Warrior course
This season, four Iowans have made it to primetime for NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Spencer Johnson, Tyler Smith, Jason and Ben Behrends. We’ve collected some of our favorite shots of…
More seating at Iowa State Fair thanks to Geoffrey’s Adirondacks
DES MOINES, Iowa — There will be more places to sit at the Iowa State Fair this year thanks to Geoffrey Grimes. The Ankeny resident wants to be known as…