The University of Iowa is stepping into the future of space research with new high-tech labs designed to test satellites, expand partnerships, and give students hands-on experience with real space hardware.

Des Moines Public Schools is teaming up with the Des Moines Menace, bringing games to Mediacom Stadium along with free tickets and soccer camps for students.

ChildServe is opening a new facility in Des Moines to expand specialized health care services for children.

The Pella bakery on the square is a popular stop during the annual Tulip Time festival.

DSM House of Design offers a unique space for creativity, featuring custom designs, sewing classes, glamour photoshoots, rental opportunities and more.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and Iowa has some of the highest levels. Now, a new bill could require mitigation systems in new homes.

Central Iowas water treatment plant has already run more than 100 days this year as nitrate levels rise earlier than expected raising new concerns about water quality.

Grand View University boasts one of the fastest race walkers in the nation.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has received a grant from Variety the Childrens Charity of Iowa to fund activities and upgrades for its mentoring programs.

Iowa Lakes Community College is hosting a blood drive to honor Carter Johnson, a freshman baseball player who died in a bus crash in February.

Ames city leaders are hosting an open house next Saturday to gather residents' ideas for the future of Ontario Park, a 50-acre property purchased in 2023.

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet away from each other for the next three years

Drake University will celebrate the retirement of its live mascot Griff II and welcome his successor, Griff III, during a "Changing of the Harness" ceremony on May 8.

The latest funding lapse beat last falls 42-day full shutdown.

Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill making animal torture a felony, a move supporters say strengthens protections and increases penalties for the most severe cases of abuse.

A massive, fiery explosion at a house in Queens sent several New York City police officers flying through the air as they were responding to a call for a man inside armed with a knife and the reported smell of gas.

A family-owned jewelry store in Marshalltown is reeling after a smash-and-grab burglary left thousands of dollars in items stolen now police are searching for two suspects.

The Big 12 is breaking new ground in college sports with a first-of-its-kind private equity deal aimed at boosting revenue and helping schools compete in a rapidly changing landscape.

A major farm bill is moving through Washington with support from Iowa Republicans, but Democrats warn its future is uncertain as debate grows over cuts to food assistance programs.

The Food Bank of Iowa faces mounting challenges as diesel costs surge, forcing the nonprofit to spend thousands more on fuel instead of food for those in need.

May features a Flower Moon, a micro blue moon, and even a meteor shower. Read below for the astronomical events for the month.

Waukee leaders are proposing new rules for e-bikes after a rise in complaints and crashes, aiming to improve safety on sidewalks and shared trails.

Federal prosecutors released new evidence in the correspondents' dinner shooting case on Thursday, including previously unreleased surveillance video.

A woman was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital with life-threatening injuries after a farming accident in Greene County, authorities say.

Five people four students and an adult security guard were injured in a stabbing at a high school in Tacoma, Washington, according to multiple reports.