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Spooky season wouldn't be complete without chocolate.

A proposed Google data center near Palo could begin construction next year. Here's what residents learned at a public meeting.

Nine Iowa charter schools will receive more than $8.5 million in federal grant funding to help launch new schools and expand existing educational programs.

A popular Cedar Rapids tattoo shop has a brand new home! Iron Lotus Tattoo & Body Piercing has relocated from Lindale Mall to another building just a few minutes away!

Northeast Cedar Rapids has a new option for breakfast and lunch! First Light Cafe officially opened its doors last week near the corner of Blairs Ferry Rd NE and Edgewood Rd NE.

Iowa's inflation rate is now double the national average. Here's what's driving the increase.

A mysterious statue in an Iowa cemetery has inspired spooky urban legends for more than a century.

Iowa's cold weather is coming, and heating bills are right behind it. Here's how eligible households can apply for LIHEAP assistance during the 2026–27 heating season.

Using Google Reviews, we put together a list of the highest-rated restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, delis, ice cream shops, and more in Des Moines!

Cedar Rapids earned a spot in the top 10 safest cities in America, while Des Moines landed much farther down the list.

Late last year, it was revealed that Iowa would be getting its very first conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Now, after 10 months of waiting, that restaurant is finally ready to open its doors!

Linn County supervisors unanimously rejected Alliant Energy's proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, but the project could still move forward.

Spooky season is finally here! If you enjoy a good scare, check out one of these haunted attractions across the state of Iowa in 2026.

Dry conditions are raising the risk of field fires across Iowa. The DNR is reminding farmers to check equipment, store hay safely and take precautions during fall harvest.

The holiday shopping season is almost here, and that means that tons of local vendor markets on on the way! Check out the shopping events happening this November and December in Eastern Iowa, as well as the Des Moines area.

Taylor Swift has a pretty unforgettable story from her days opening for Brad Paisley — and she brought it up nearly 20 years later at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Brad Paisley explains why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding wasn't as over-the-top as it seemed.

Trying to become a better person isn't always a straight path. “The Seeker” captures the struggle of knowing your shortcomings and still searching for a way forward.

The Fox News couple returned to a meaningful place for their wedding, with family, political figures and country music stars there to celebrate.

Brothers Osborne keeps their backstage demands refreshingly low key, sticking to energy drinks, liquor, and enough candy to fuel a tour bus full of road warriors.

Wisconsin towns stick to official trick-or-treat hours while Minnesota lets families do their own thing on Halloween night.

This detail makes McEntire's tribute even more heartfelt.

Luke Bryan's son Bo picked his college last weekend. Could we see him on TV next fall?

John Anderson's obituary talks about his music and career achievements but the focus is elsewhere.

Jason Aldean introduced Trump at a Georgia rally, then got roasted about his marriage in front of thousands of people.

McBryde explains that it wouldn't have been safe for her to stay at the venue.

The 'Idol' winner chose a fitting setting to sing one of Dolly Parton’s signature hits — and her colorful outfit paid tribute to another beloved song.