McCallsburg Woman Killed in Marshall County Head-On Crash, Iowa State Patrol Says

A 41-year-old McCallsburg woman died and a 15-year-old driver was critically injured in a head-on crash near State Center, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

This Old-School Iowa Diner Makes One Dish So Good It’s Worth A Road Trip

A parking ramp was built right over a tiny lunch counter so the counter would never have to move. That is a serious commitment to a sandwich. Iowa clearly does not mess around when it comes to lunch. The room holds about 16 stools wrapped around a horseshoe-shaped counter. The...

8 Phrases Iowans Say Without Realizing Americans Elsewhere Don’t

Order a tavern in northwest Iowa, and you could end up with a sandwich instead of a drink. Iowans say things like that without a second thought, until a visitor asks what they mean. Here are the phrases Iowans say without realizing Americans elsewhere don’t. 1. Walking Beans. Walking...

The Old-School Iowa Italian Restaurant Where the Spaghetti Is Worth Planning a Drive Around

This family-run Italian spot serves its spaghetti and meat sauce inside a building that used to be a city hall. The water tower out back watches over it like a very tall uncle. The outside is a plain gray building across from a grocery store. Inside, you get wood paneling...

Opinion: Lahn’s governor bid doomed from the start

“I’ve got a headline for your column,” said a young Republican supporter at Ashley Hinson’s election night party. “‘Ashley Hinson: Hard fought race; Zach Lahn: Hog fart race.’” Yeah, that wasn’t going to work for a headline. But in its own crude way, it did seem to sum up the campaigns of Iowa Republicans’ two top-ticket candidates, both of whom came up short Tuesday night. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson was the best candidate the Iowa GOP could have hoped to field in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. She had a history of winning, strong support from the Republican voting base, top-notch work ethic, excellent campaign staff and a solid ground game. But sometimes you can do everything right and it’s still not enough. Standing in front of Hinson happened to be the best candidate Democrats could have hoped for. Standing to her side, however, were an erratic, unpopular Republican president and an aloof, uninspiring Republican gubernatorial candidate. Zach Lahn’s race could indeed be compared to the scent of swine flatulence. His message stank. His campaign organization stank. His effort stank. His choice of running mate? PEE-YEW. There was never a time when I thought Lahn had a chance

This Iowa Pizza Joint Drips Honey on the Crust, and Regulars Swear by It

Bottles of honey sit right on the tables at one Iowa pizza parlor. They aren’t there for tea. They’re there for your crust. That sweet habit is so well known that people mention it almost as often as the pizza itself. The shop also bakes six different crust styles, including whole wheat, potato flour, and oat flour.

13 Iowa Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner On November 26 So You Can Skip The Cooking

Does anyone actually enjoy spending Thanksgiving morning juggling oven trays and worrying about whether the turkey will be ready on time?. I love a good holiday meal, but I’d happily skip the cooking and the mountain of dishes waiting afterward. Luckily, you don’t have to prepare everything yourself to...

New potential measles exposure site in southern Iowa, 50 total cases reported

DES MOINES, Iowa — Earlier this week, the Iowa HHS confirmed the state’s 50th measles case. On Friday, officials identified a new potential exposure site in southern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Resources announced Wednesday that 50 cases of measles have been identified across Iowa in 2026. The Iowa HHS confirmed Iowa’s […]

10 Lesser-Known Iowa Buffets With Never-Ending Spreads

I have a little problem with buffets. Every time I convince myself I’ve had enough, I spot something on the other side of the counter that deserves at least one more trip. And apparently, Iowa has plenty of places where that problem could get even worse. Some of the...

Iowa senator’s quest for votes gets her a chomp from man’s best friend

Many Iowa political candidates go to extraordinary lengths to woo voters. Democratic state Sen. Catelin Drey’s attempt landed her in the ER. Drey of Sioux City, who recently won reelection to state Senate District 1, took herself to the hospital for rabies shots after a dog took a "quarter-sized chunk" out of the back of her left knee while she knocked on voters’ doors on Nov. 2. After three hours in the emergency room, some of which she spent making phone bank calls from the waiting room, and a round of stitches, Drey resumed knocking doors in the rain on the same day − the day before Election Day. “There was no question that as soon as I left the emergency room, that's what I was going to do," Drey told the Register. "I said 'I need this to be as flexible as possible because I will be out knocking all day tomorrow.'” “They got me patched up and I went back on my way,” she said. Drey handily won reelection, beating her Republican opponent Christopher Prosch by nearly 15 percentage points, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State's office. She was one of many Iowa legislative

A tiny town’s big holiday spirit comes alive

GRANITE, I.A. (KELO) - The Christmas spirit is shining bright in Granite, Iowa, where volunteers are decking the town's halls… and rooftops. "The West Lyon FFA comes down this time every year and helps us start putting the lights up on the buildings and stuff," Darrel Hansen said. The...

2,000 eastern Iowa absentee ballots found to not been counted in midterm election, officials say

Around 2,000 absentee ballots in the eastern part of the state were not counted as part of unofficial election results this week, according to a joint statement from election officials. In that statement, Secretary of State Paul Pate and Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons said both of their offices "have...

Fareway donates 24K pounds of meat to Food Bank of Iowa

JOHNSON, Iowa (KWQC) - Nearly 24,000 pounds of protein are being given to the Food Bank of Iowa. The value of the donation is $50,000 and is split between Fareway Stores and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, according to a news release. The donation includes 10,000 pounds of ground pork...

Ankeny assistant coach recovering after collapsing during quarterfinal game

ANKENY, Iowa — Ankeny Football says an assistant coach is recovering after collapsing during Friday’s quarterfinal game against Iowa City Liberty. In an update posted to the Ankeny High School Football page, Ankeny assistant coach Greg Schoon is reported to be recovering in the hospital. According to the Ankeny Fanatic, he is expected to remain […]

Iowa High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Nov. 8, 2026

Johnston, the rest of the teams in the Top-13 advance to state semifinals in Iowa high school football.

High School Football Coach Suffers Frightening Medical Emergency On The Sideline — Revived By Hero Cops & Medical Staff

A scary scene on the gridiron. The post High School Football Coach Suffers Frightening Medical Emergency On The Sideline — Revived By Hero Cops & Medical Staff originally published on Total Pro Sports .

99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Jaylen Raynor Finds Cameron Pettaway For Wide Open 50-Yard TD, Extending Iowa State’s Lead Over Baylor

A much-awaited Mississippi River bridge is open in northeast Iowa

A new Mississippi River bridge opened Friday in northeast Iowa's Driftless Region, connecting the city of Lansing to rural Crawford County, Wisconsin. It replaces the historic Black Hawk Bridge, which was demolished in Dec. 2025 to make way for the replacement. The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation (IDOT, WisDOT)...

Leaf them be? How to prep your yard before winter

We're well past peak fall colors in central Iowa, and most trees are losing their leaves. But you may not need to get out the rakes just yet. In fact, environmental experts say not so fast.