Des Moines School Board and VA AG Race Show Local Communities Must Vet Before Candidates Gain a Foothold

On Thursday, Des Moines School Board Chair Jackie Norris suspended her campaign to become the Democrat United States senator for the state of Iowa. This was in the wake of the arrest of Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts for being in...

Iowa Geological Survey takes stock of Iowa levees to prevent future flooding events 

Jason Vogelgesang, right, and Thomas Doyle drive along a levee by the Raccoon River in Des Moines to survey the geology of the levee. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Drive across the top of the levee; come back along the levee’s “toe”...

Iowa State University research untangles chromosomes in building block of GMO crops

Iowa State University agronomy professor Kan Wang has spent her career studying Agrobacterium. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University researchers have unlocked new secrets within the bacteria responsible for the...

Iowa HHS warns November SNAP benefits may be delayed due to government shutdown

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is warning Iowans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that...

Taxpayers’ group endorses Des Moines schools’ bond referendum

The Des Moines school district’s $265 million bond referendum to modernize schools and expand some academic programs has been endorsed by the Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa, the district said in a news release. “Our endorsement reflects...

Iowa City Council candidates on how they would address affordable housing needs

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — The Iowa City Council has identified affordable housing as a top need in the community, and has both directly invested in housing stock, as...

GOP federal candidates outraise Democrats in Iowa – with one exception

Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan, left, and Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks, running in Iowa's First Congressional District, participate in a debate Sept. 26, 2022 on Iowa PBS. (Pool photo by Zachary Boyden-Holmes/Courtesy of...

John Deere to relocate more Iowa jobs amid restructuring

Following recent Iowa layoffs, John Deere has announced another significant restructuring move that will affect operations across the state. According to multiple Iowa news outlets, the company plans to relocate certain jobs from its Ottumwa and...

What to know about the state of Iowa's finances

THE FULL FORECAST. THANK YOU JOHN. RIGHT NOW GOVERNOR REYNOLDS IS GETTING READY FOR HER LAST LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN OFFICE. WE SPOKE WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS IN DALLAS CENTER YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. KCCI ABIGAIL CROTON...

Science Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa State University research untangles chromosomes in building block of GMO crops

Iowa State University agronomy professor Kan Wang has spent her career studying Agrobacterium. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University researchers have unlocked new secrets within the bacteria responsible for the...

Guy Morgan launches grassroots bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

The grassroots candidate plans to "fight tooth and nail for the wellbeing of every Iowan — not for corporate interests," his campaign website says. IOWA, USA — A Democrat from Boone is joining the race for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. Guy...

Leading packaging company set to close Memphis facility, affecting over 70 local workers

According to a WARN notice filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor, Crescent Park Corporation's Memphis site is set to close on Dec. 19, 2025. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Ohio-based packaging company has filed an official WARN notice with the...

Clinton rail park development attracts businesses

CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Developments at Clinton’s rail park division are expected to bring in more jobs and more businesses. Atlas Roofing is planning to build a new shingle facility, expanding their operations from East Moline, Illinois. Clinton’s...

Farmer: Fertilizer cost higher than ever because of trade war

ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) - Farmers say production costs for corn and soybeans are higher than what they can sell crops for, and prices for farm machinery have also risen. Hans Schnekloth, a local farmer in Eldridge who has been farming for 17 years,...

Loss of federal funds affects Highland’s financing of nutritional programs

By Paul D. Bowker RIVERSIDE A loss of some federal school money has contributed to Highland Community Schools dipping into other funds to pay for the district’s nutritional programs for students. The School Board has approved more than $25,000 in...

UMBF Financial Corp completes rebranding of Heartland Financial

Kansas City-based UMB Financial Corp. (UMBF), a financial services company, recently completed Heartland Financial USA’s systems and brand conversion, marking the final step in UMB’s largest acquisition. © Shutterstock The purchase closed on Jan....

Hospices Make Clinical, Business Development Leadership Changes

Some hospices have made recent changes to their business development and clinical leadership teams. Compassus’ New SVP of Business Development Tennessee-based Compassus has announced Drew Johnson has joined the home-based care company as its new...

Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Marathon, Halloween Hoedown, Gabriel Iglesias and more

IT WAS THE FIRST NIGHT OF NIGHT EYES AT BLANK PARK ZOO. FAMILIES AND KIDS IN COSTUME GOT TO WANDER THROUGH LIFE SIZE ANIMATRONIC DINOSAURS. LIGHT DISPLAYS AND A TREAT SAFARI. IT CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY AND IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN NEXT Ready for a...

Sharks update: Another defenseman injured, first schedule quirk arrives, Gushchin trade tree grows

An already ailing San Jose Sharks defense corps is now dealing with another malady as Shakir Mukhamadullin will miss Friday’s road game against the Utah Mammoth and likely Saturday’s home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins with an upper-body...

DITV Arts & Culture: Paul McCartney Rocks Iowa

Guitarist Brian Ray plays his guitar during a “Paul McCartney: Got Back” concert in Des Moines, Iowa at Casey’s Center on Oct. 14, 2025. This is the tours fifth stop of 19 shows, the next concert is on Oct. 17 at U.S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis,...