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A landmark Indian court ruling exposes how Iowa's recycled waste ends up polluting developing nations, raising questions about the true cost of American recycling programs.
Richard Proenneke, a diesel mechanic from Primrose, Iowa, built a hand-hewn log cabin in the Alaskan wilderness and lived there alone for over 30 years. His legacy now belongs to the National Park Service, inspiring Iowans to value self-reliance and nature.
New Polk County data shows synthetic fertilizer accounts for 40% of nitrates in central Iowa rivers, far outpacing urban sources like golf courses and car washes.
Midwest flooding enters a sixth day with Iowa facing the greatest risk of additional rain. Indiana and Ohio struggle with evacuations, rescues and hundreds of thousands without power.
Millions under flood alerts as severe storms threaten Des Moines and the Midwest. Here's what Iowans need to know about the unfolding flood crisis.
Severe storms across the Midwest left at least three dead, hundreds of thousands without power, and historic flooding in Ohio and Indiana. Officials warn of more severe weather ahead.
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest on Tuesday unleashed tornadoes, flash flooding, and damaging winds, leaving at least three dead and hundreds of thousands without power across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. While the worst damage was reported east of Iowa, the storm system that spawned the devastation originated over the state, raising concerns for local communities.
A powerful derecho tore through Iowa Tuesday as part of a deadly storm system that killed a child and left hundreds of thousands without power. More severe weather threatens Wednesday.
A powerful derecho storm system that formed over Iowa blasted Chicago and the Midwest, leaving over 500,000 without power and grounding flights. The storm brought hurricane-force winds and widespread damage, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities and the need for preparedness in Iowa.
A railway line in southwestern Wisconsin that hasn't carried a train since 1964 is now one of the busiest routes in the region, but today the traffic moves on hooves, wings, and two feet instead of steel wheels.
New NOAA data shows July 2026 was the hottest month ever in the contiguous U.S., with Iowa experiencing above-average temperatures statewide.
Federal funding brings new hydrologic monitoring stations to all 3rd District counties, helping farmers and communities predict floods, droughts, and track water quality.
A new study shows California wolves are eating mostly beef, not wild prey. Iowa ranchers should pay attention to what happens next.
An Iowa rescue operation saved 52 neglected Samoyeds from a hoarding situation in just 72 hours, with volunteers from five organizations finding foster homes and preventing euthanasia.
Severe storms with tornado threats and heavy rain are hitting Iowa today. Get the latest on warnings, flood risks, and how to stay safe.
While much of the lower 48 bakes in triple-digit heat, Alaska faces its own unique heat wave. Here's what 80 degrees means for a state built for winter.
The Iowa DNR has posted a season-high 16 beaches as unsafe for swimming due to elevated E. coli and algae levels. Check the full list before heading out this weekend.
A plant once hailed as a solution for roadside erosion in the 1950s has become a costly environmental headache for Iowa landowners and conservationists.
Iowa has been hit by 71 tornadoes through the first seven months of 2026, placing the Hawkeye State among the most tornado-ravaged in the nation this year. The entire Midwest has taken an extraordinary beating from severe weather.
Iowans should expect hazy skies and potentially degraded air quality today as massive wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest drifts into the Midwest.