The "shift" follows the December 2024 closure of Whiskey Pete's, the Affinity Gaming property on the west side of Interstate 15. Though the closure of the 47-year-old property was described to the Las ...

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is acquiring a 1,114-acre area that straddles the northern border between Polk and Dallas counties, the organization announced. The area, known as the Brenton ...

David Jones started his new position as city manager of the city of Urbandale on Jan. 27, two days after his final day as city manager of the city of Ankeny, a job he held for 11 years. In Ankeny, the ...

The last time Urbandale boys soccer won a state title in 2002, none of the current players were even born. Even the J-Hawks' opponent in the 2025 Class 3A Iowa high school boys state soccer title ...

The last time Urbandale boys soccer won a state title in 2002, none of the current players were even born. Even the J-Hawks' opponent in the 2025 Class 3A Iowa high school boys state soccer title ...

Sen. Annette Sweeney, R-Iowa Falls, (left) Sen. Matt Blake, D-Urbandale, (center) and Rep. Larry McBurney, D-Urbandale attend the opening of a B99 biodiesel pump in Urbandale.

For those interested in Iowa’s agricultural heritage, Living History Farms in nearby Urbandale presents 300 years of farming history through interactive exhibits and demonstrations. The contrast ...

Iowa senators amended and advanced on Wednesday, April 2, a House bill aimed at protecting private property rights from eminent domain. House representatives had passed the proposed legislation last ...

Born in Odebolt, Iowa, Jon was a proud “farmer’s kid” whose passion for science led him to earn his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Zoology from Iowa State University.

Vince Evelsizer, a furbearers and wetlands biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said that over the last five to 10 years, the state has seen a “slight uptick” in urban coyotes.

Iowa only trailed Texas in total federal subsidies received for that duration. “Iowa’s always close to the top because of the nature of the state having so much agriculture and the fact that so much ...

Iowa 4-H Camps offer an unparalleled summer experience that combines the thrill of exploration with the joy of learning. If your child is passionate about nature, eager to develop new skills, or ...