Reynolds signs bill making it easier to open new birth centers in Iowa

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this week signed a slate of bills into law. Among them is legislation designed to make it easier for health care providers …

Iowa Youth Compete in Two-day Equine Extravaganza

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosted its annual Equine Extravaganza on April 12 and 13 at the Ellsworth Community College Equestrian Center in Iowa Falls. This two-day event brought together nearly 60 youth in grades 3–12 for a …

International Paper Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Greenfield Packaging Facility in Waterloo, Iowa

International Paper Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Greenfield Packaging Facility in Waterloo, Iowa MEMPHIS, Tenn. - May 2, 2025 - International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its new state-of- …

Inside Iowa Politics: What's behind governor vs. house speaker disagreement

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Eminent Domain Edition

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to …

Postseason assignments for boys’ tennis in Iowa released

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Postseason assignments for boys’ tennis in Iowa were released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association on Friday. The district singles and doubles …

Iowa men's basketball: Contract details, salary for new coach Ben McCollum

Iowa men's basketball: Contract details, salary for new coach Ben McCollum Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 3:41 PM CDT May 2, 2025 How are our teams gonna look? You know, I, I, I was just talking to, uh, I think I was talking to Beth and …

Clark excited for Iowa homecoming, warns Fever teammates about no A/C

Fever vs. Brazil National Team, 4 p.m., Sunday; TV: ESPN INDIANAPOLIS — Stephanie White knows exactly what it's like to play in front of hometown fans. The Fever coach, grew up in West Lebanon, was named Indiana Miss Basketball in 1995 while at Seeger …

Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of May 1, 2025

Black Hawk Lake Water levels are about 6 inches over the crest of the spillway. Water clarity is roughly 2 to 3 feet. Anglers are doing well from shore and boat.  Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are starting to pick up crappies from shore.  Fishing along Ice …

Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum agrees to 6-year contract

Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum agreed to a six-year, $22.75 million contract that runs through the 2030-31 season, according to the memorandum of understanding he signed last month. The document, obtained Friday through an Associated Press public …