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Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...

Iowa — With every nail, an Iowa man's dream took shape in 1999. "We think this is going to be one of the largest tourist attractions in this part of Iowa," Paul Lovell said. The project started years prior as a simple hobby. Lovell collected religious items. "They...

Two Iowa state parks were recently noted for their beautiful views, joining a list that includes Cape Cod, Manhattan’s skyline, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. Pikes Peak State Park and the Loess Hills were included in Mixbook’s list of the 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America. ...

As a boundary clears smoke from east to west today, it could provide us some chances for rain this evening and tonight. All eyes are on the weekend with triple digit heat index values possible.

The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation has submitted its final application for state funding to the Iowa Economic Development Authority, hoping to secure $23.5 million under the Iowa Reinvestment Act for the proposed Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza. Dan Jansen, the nonprofit foundation’s program manager, said Monday that he hopes...

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -It was a gorgeous day across Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight, we’ll have a mostly clear sky with lows dropping into the mid 50s. Tuesday we’ll have highs reaching the mid to upper 70s with a mix of sun and clouds.

Earlier this month six tornadoes touched down in Iowa, pushing this year's total to 122 tornadoes, surpassing the old record by two tornadoes. Keep in mind that on average the state typically experiences around 39 tornadoes per year. The other top years for tornadoes were 120 in 2004, and 114...

An Iowa man who was fired after passing out at a work-assigned “happy hour” event at a brewery is not entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate Garrett Lomeli worked as an area manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, a wine wholesaler located in Urbandale, until his dismissal in early […]

A new publication from Iowa State University researchers shares the average nitrogen use efficiencies (NUE) on a county-by-county basis in Iowa - allowing farmers and agronomists to compare their fields to those surrounding it. A field's NUE - the pounds of nitrogen applied per bushel of corn harvested - is...

Iowa recently gave the greenlight for what could become the largest carbon capture and sequestration project in the world. But regulatory hurdles, lawsuits and questions remain there and in neighboring states.

The U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announced Monday it is making $27 million in new ad reservations in the lead-up to the 2024 general election, including more than $2.5 million in Iowa media markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced the ad buys as part of an “offensive push” ahead of the November election. […]

(The Center Square) - Iowa is showing “concerning economic trends,” signaling a possible recession on the horizon, according to a report released by Common Sense Institute Iowa. The average household in Iowa is spending approximately $1,088 more per month compared to 2020 to maintain its standard of living,...

Iowans affected by the flooding that hit Siouxland this past June will now have unit October 22 to apply for FEMA assistance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $17 million in grants to 246 Iowa retail locations as part of its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), including several here in the listening area. The funds, announced last week by Secretary Tom Vilsack, are part of a larger $90.3 million initiative across 26 states to upgrade fueling infrastructure to expand consumer access to biofuel blends like E15 and B20. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says, “Iowa retailers are really stepping up to benefit all Iowans by providing consumers with cleaner-burning, lower-cost, better-quality fuel options at the pump. E15 can save consumers 10 to 25 cents per gallon. With Iowa’s E15 Access Standard taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026, programs like HBIIP and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) provide tools to help Iowa retailers prepare. IRFA is encouraged by the number of retailers who are actively working to meet the deadline to expand the availability of homegrown biofuels while providing a boost to the economy.” HBIIP provides cost-share grants to significantly increase the sales and use of ethanol and biodiesel. On average, each grant dollar has leveraged four dollars in private investment, further boosting the state’s economy. Morrow’s Standard Service of Lake City will receive a $377,250 grant for infrastructure installation, which is expected to increase biofuels sales at the location by 190,000 gallons per year. Ettleman’s Town and Country in Dow City will receive $648,900 with an estimated annual impact of 228,854 gallons per year. Casey’s was awarded $3,519,825 for dispensers at 194 stations around the state. A link to the list of all Iowa recipients is included with this story on our website.

Third time’s the charm for couple Enrique Gonzalez and Maria Carriazo. They are back in Iowa for the first time since the pandemic to participate in their third Exchange Visiting Teachers from Spain program, which connects native Spanish teachers with local Iowa schools. Along with their two young daughters,...