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The recent Iowa heat wave isn't just about high temperatures. Millions of acres of corn are adding moisture to the air, making this summer feel even hotter and more humid.

The biggest Irish celebration in the Hawkeye State is coming up this weekend! The 20th annual Iowa Irish Fest takes place in Downtown Waterloo from July 31st through August 2nd.

My family returned to Maquoketa Caves State Park for another adventure filled with hiking, exploring, and unforgettable memories beneath the Iowa landscape. Check out the video and full gallery.

Right now the Quad Cities is dealing with some serious heat — but the Mississippi Valley Fair forecast is actually looking a lot more manageable than you might expect.

RAGBRAI concluded in Dubuque on Saturday, July 25th, with thousands of riders dipping their tires in the Mississippi River.

A new national report ranks Iowa ninth in the country for hospital patient experience. Here's how the rankings were calculated and what they actually measure.

And the Bix is back for year 52.

Iowa families can skip the sales tax on qualifying purchases for two days.

Iowa's car registration fees aren't one-size-fits-all — and if you've got a newer vehicle, the formula behind what you're paying might actually surprise you.

The Fun Station in Cedar Rapids is eyeing an expansion that would bring a whole new crop of attractions outdoors.

Folks in Johnson County have a new restaurant to check out! Read more about Frank's Hot Chicken and Smash Burgers, which just opened its doors in Iowa City last month!

In Shullsburg, WI, a town of a little over 1,000 people, nearly 100 just lost their jobs.

Earlier this month, we told you about more than 80 new foods that would be debuting at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. Now, you can pair those new foods with one of the new beverages!

The former Iowa Hawkeye is once again making history, this time on the cover of NBA 2K27.

Pump & Pantry is expanding into Iowa after purchasing 21 former Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience stores.

"I don't think she meant to do it, man. I don't think she thought she was gonna hurt me. She thought I was indestructible."

Trace Adkins says his mom mostly just writes letter to citizens with untidy lawns, but now and again, she gets to handle sentencing for minor crimes.

Netflix recently dropped Season 2 of 'Ransom Canyon,' but the show's loyal fans are already wondering what's next for the series.

A new trailer for 'Lioness' Season 3 reveals who Joe's team will be fighting, and why her family could be at risk.

Lainey Wilson once wrote a song as a pure joke — and her own team came back telling her it was one of the best things she'd ever done.

Pirated clips and full recordings of the epic movie have been making the rounds on social media, popping up online like a game of Whack-a-Mole.

From ‘Furious’ to ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’s second season, here are the best new TV shows and streaming series for the week of July 27, 2026.

The story behind the title is a lot different than most people realize.

An Eldridge couple was seriously injured Friday afternoon after their motorcycle collided with a deer on a Wisconsin highway, resulting in both riders being airlifted to a trauma hospital.

Coy "Denver" Parton spent most of his life far from the spotlight, but his death marks another heartbreaking loss for Dolly Parton and her close-knit family.

In a new interview, Jase and Willie Robertson recall their dad Phil's fiery reaction after 'Duck Dynasty' producers edited his mention of Jesus' name out of an onscreen prayer.

A country artist who leans left in a right-leaning genre says the threats come pretty regularly — but one message stopped him cold in a way the others never did.