Iowa regent David Barker nominated for U.S. assistant secretary of post secondary education

‘David’s service on the Iowa Board of Regents has prepared him to hit the ground running’ Regent David Barker applauds as University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson introduces the UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Clark Stanford during the Iowa …

Opinion: Medicaid can help fix Iowa’s OB/GYN shortage

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. I’m an OB/GYN in Iowa, and I’m worried — not just for myself, but for the future of maternal care in this state. Over the past decade, Iowa has quietly …

Opinion: Legalizing psilocybin will be a bad trip in Iowa

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Iowa House recently approved a bill that would expand access to mind-altering drugs in the state, namely psilocybin — better known as magic mushrooms — …

Iowa State softball tops BYU in Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals

The Iowa State softball team defeated BYU 4-2 on May 8 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament in Oklahoma City. The No. 3-seed Cyclones (31-22) advanced to the semifinals for the third time in the last four seasons. Iowa State was set to …

Iowa Communications Alliance Selects 2025 Scholarship Recipients 


The Iowa Communications Alliance (ICA) has selected Irelynd McCarthy and Rachel Ogden as the recipients of the 2025 ICA Scholarships. Irelynd McCarthy is a senior at Exira-EHK High School in Elk Horn, IA. In the Fall, she plans to attend Drake University …

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report

April 28 – May 4, 2025 DES MOINES, – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. …

A Full List of Eastern Iowa County Fairs in 2025

15 ways to shop in Iowa this summer

Whether you're looking for fresh produce or back-to-school clothes, here are 15 ways to enjoy shopping around Iowa this summer. Explore the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market The Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market is the largest farmers …

Voting continues for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa with 16 products left

Sixteen Iowa-made products are vying for the title of Coolest Thing Made in Iowa. Voting for the "Sweet 16" round takes place May 9-14. Call it May Madness as the march toward winning the title of Coolest Thing Made in Iowa enters its “Sweet 16” …

How you can help millions of birds birds migrating over Iowa right now

Iowans may feel like they are in an Alfred Hitchcock movie due to millions of birds migrating over the state during May. An influx of birds will be overhead as species start to migrate northward for spring. What birds are migrating to Iowa? As of yet, …