RAGBRAI 2025 is leaving Iowa — if only for a few miles

For the first time in its 52-year history, RAGBRAI will cross state lines, entering Minnesota on its second day. Cyclists will ride 15 miles in Minnesota, enjoying the scenery of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The route will require collaboration with Minnesota …

Iowa in the Middle East, from The Dayton Leader

On March 25, a town hall meeting was held in the Readiness Center in Fort Dodge to discuss the local Army’s impending deployment to the Middle East. Captain Johnson, of the Iowa Army National Guard’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, told …

Des Moines traffic: Crash in Ames slowing traffic near Iowa State

Des Moines traffic: Crash in Ames slowing traffic near Iowa State Roads dry out after a wet Wednesday commute Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:53 AM CDT Apr 3, 2025 BUT EITHER WAY, TODAY, LISSA WE ARE ALL DRY. YEAH, TODAY IS LOOKING GOOD. …

See a pair of all-white deer spotted in Iowa last week

A northeastern Iowa man and his family spotted what appeared to be two albino deer last weekend. Kurt Massimilla and his family were driving back to their Peosta home on March 29 when they spotted the two deer near Sherrill. "I saw it, and I thought …

Who's on Iowa's DOGE Task Force? What to know after its first meeting

The 16-member Iowa DOGE Task Force includes business leaders, Republican county officials and two Republican lawmakers serving in nonvoting roles. Reynolds said the task force held its first meeting Wednesday. It is required to submit a report within 180 …

Iowa wrestling commit Bo Bassett ready to become next Hawkeye legend

Bo Bassett, an Iowa Hawkeye wrestling commit and unanimous No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, is routinely awake before the clock strikes 5 a.m. to start his morning workout. And that's just his first session of the day. On "Championship …

Iowa State football: Cyclones Jontez Williams embraces leadership role

AMES − As reporters flocked to speak to Jontez Williams after Iowa State football's spring practice on Wednesday, the cornerback comfortably stood tall and smiled, like he's gotten used to it. Last year, Williams enjoyed a breakout season with the …

Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Thu. Apr. 03, 2025

Cashing In in God’s Country I suppose we are all proud of the place from whence we came, our original home. Given the wide variety of landscapes in Iowa, the fact that we have the most productive soil on the planet, and natural beauty covering all four …

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Iowa Senate may debate a pipeline-related bill

Senate committee has overhauled a wide-ranging bill that key House members said would “clean up the mess” the Iowa Utilities Commission created by granting a pipeline permit to Summit Carbon Solutions. Republican Senator Mike Bousselot of Ankeny has …