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Iowa closer to a 60 mph speed limit on two-lane highways
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (214+ words) Iowa closer to a 60 mph speed limit on two-lane highways'Radio Iowa Iowa closer to a 60 mph speed limit on two-lane highways The 55 mile an hour speed limit on two-lane state highways would be raised to 60 under a bill that's won…...
As weather warms, Iowa motorists and pedestrians need to be watchful
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (350+ words) by Matt Kelley | Apr 1, 2026 This is National Walking Day and while it's chilly in Iowa, the warmer weather of springtime isn't far away, but more walkers means a greater risk of crashes involving pedestrians on the roads and at busy…...
Truck sparks 14 fires along Sioux County roads
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (113+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | Mar 31, 2026 An open burning ban has taken effect today in Sioux County. Sioux Center Fire Chief Dave Van Holland says a truck traveling through the area yesterday started 14 fires that stretched across several miles. Van Holland…...
Wild turkey season approaching with good numbers in Iowa
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (183+ words) by Dar Danielson | Mar 31, 2026 The wild turkey season will get started soon in Iowa and early indications are it could be a good one. DNR wildlife biologist Jim Coffey says birds should be plentiful." "We've had a couple of three…...
Barge traffic may be slowed by Lansing bridge project
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (187+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | Mar 31, 2026 Construction of the new Mississippi River bridge at the northeast Iowa town of Lansing is expected to impact barge traffic on the waterway during the busy shipping season ahead. Clayton Burke, with the Iowa Department…...
At least 2 homes destroyed as grass fire burns 7+ miles in northwest Iowa
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (181+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | Mar 29, 2026 Damage assessments are underway after a major field fire in Woodbury County forced the closure of Highway 20 between Lawton and Moville for several hours on Saturday. "There are at least two homes that were destroyed…...
Cascade's historic beer caves now open as event venue
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (248+ words) Cascade's historic beer caves now open as event venue'Radio Iowa Cascade's historic beer caves now open as event venue by Matt Kelley | Mar 27, 2026 Decades-old beer caves that were discovered in 2023 beneath an old brewery in the northeast Iowa town of…...
Learn all about America's 31st president in special central Iowa exhibit
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (323+ words) by Matt Kelley | Mar 26, 2026 Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale is hosting a traveling exhibit about Iowa's only native president. While the Herbert Hoover Presidential…...
Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (299+ words) Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections'Radio Iowa Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections Iowa Lottery sales continue to run ahead of projections for this fiscal year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up nearly 9% percent through February....
Dutch scientist wins World Food Prize for helping safeguard food supply
1+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) by Matt Kelley | Mar 25, 2026 A humanitarian and food safety expert from the Netherlands is being named the winner of the 2026 Des Moines-based World Food Prize. Huub Lelieveld is being recognized for leading a global food safety movement that prevented millions…...