Iowa State Fair Ticket Giveaway

Enter to win a pair of general admission tickets to the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 7-17! Don’t forget about Sunday Funday, the final day of the fair, when admission prices drop at the gate to $12 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6–11. Plus, between 8 am and 5 pm …

Iowa farmers are still waiting for a new farm bill

Mexican Consulate organizes trips throughout Nebraska and Iowa & President of Feeding America says Big Beautiful Bill ...

The Mexican Consulate in Omaha is organizing trips throughout Nebraska and Iowa to meet with local leaders and residents. During a time of heightened immigration enforcement and fears of detainment, the consulate has been working to meet growing demand for …

Iowa's Sizzlin’ Bees win national title in Granny Basketball

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Sizzlin’ Bees of Iowa clinched victory in a closely contested championship game against the Harpers Ferry Fireflies, winning 41-35 at the 2025 National Granny Basketball Tournament.   The event took place from July 11-13 at the Game …

Stolen car found in Iowa River

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities recovered a stolen vehicle from the Iowa River early Thursday morning at the Curtis Bridge Boat Ramp near I-380 in North Liberty. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reported that the vehicle was found submerged about 3 …

A wrap and bowl restaurant all about surfer and beach vibes is coming to sunny south Iowa Street

photo by: Chad Lawhorn/Journal-World Longboards Wraps and Bowls plans to locate in this vacant space near 25th and Iowa streets in south Lawrence. I’ve never thought much about what a surfer packs for lunch. (Something waterproof, I suppose.) Soon, …

Iowa Attorney General warns of lottery scams on national lottery day, urges caution

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — July 17th is national lottery day and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird wants Iowans to be aware of possible sweepstakes and prize scams. Last fall, the Iowa Attorney General’s office saved a central Iowa couple $16,340.18 that they sent …

Iowa City will continue offering free bus rides amid ridership surge 

Iowa City's fare-free transit program, launched in 2023, will continue beyond its initial two-year pilot program. Funding for the program will come from increased parking ramp and meter rates. Ridership increased significantly during the pilot, with a …

Iowa State Fair Giveaway

Enter to win a pair of tickets to an event or concert at the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 7-17! Win one of the following: Tickets to Parker McCollum on Aug. 8 Tickets to Hank Williams Jr. on Aug. 15 Tickets to the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls on Aug. 12-13 Don’ …

Favorable corn crop across Iowa, agronomist says

News Favorable corn crop across Iowa, agronomist says An agronomist with Brevant Seeds says weather conditions have been mostly favorable for Iowa corn farmers. John Long tells Brownfield the state has received adequate amounts of moisture for pollination. …