Iowa leaders decry 'political violence' after Minnesota shooting 

Iowa politicians disavowed political violence and offered condolences to the families of two Minnesota state lawmakers after a series of violent attacks early on Saturday, June 14. Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were...

Iowa lawmaker calls for calmer political discourse after Minnesota shootings

Minnesota lawmakers shot in their homes: Iowa leaders react to the tragedy

Minnesota State Rep. and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed Saturday in what officials are calling "targeted" attacks. IOWA, USA — Iowa leaders from across the state are reacting after two Minnesota state...

Multiple Iowa communities placed under strictest level of mandatory water restrictions

WE LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED HERE. STAYING IN IOWA, COMMUNITIES IN FIVE COUNTIES ARE NOW UNDER A RED LEVEL ADVISORY THAT RESTRICTS WATER USE AT ITS HIGHEST LEVELS. SO THESE INCLUDE SHELBY, AUDUBON, CASS HARRISON AND NORTHERN POTTAWATTAMIE....

VA provides 613 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q4 2024

There were 613 VA home purchase loans issued in Iowa in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $174.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.The VA assists service members, veterans and...

Hawkeye Baseball: An Interview with Iowa’s Reece Beuter

I was able to connect with Iowa Baseball starting pitcher Reece Beuter after the 2024-’25 season wrapped up. Reece finished his stellar senior campaign with a 6-0 record and an ERA of 3.14. R-Beut’s stats for the year: 63 IP, 45 H, 22 BB, and 66...

New historic marker to honor Black officers trained at Fort Des Moines

A historical marker commemorating the first Black officer training camp during WWI will be unveiled at the Fort Des Moines Museum. In 1917, 1,200 African Americans trained at Fort Des Moines, becoming officers and fighting in WWI. Retired Army...

Paul Pate seeks fifth term as Iowa Secretary of State

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will seek a fifth term in office. Pate, a Republican, announced June 14 that he would run for reelection in 2026. “I am thrilled to announce that I will once again be running to serve as your secretary of state,...

Research digs into ag challenges

When it comes to growing better crops and the challenges farmers face, researchers are at work looking for answers and improvements. Iowa State University Extension Weed Scientist Wes Everman does research as part of his work. “I do a lot of...

Inside Iowa Politics Special: How legislative session could affect you

Iowa’s Miller-Meeks fought to save energy tax credits. Then she voted for Trump’s bill that…

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Clean energy advocates warn Iowa stands to lose jobs and renewable energy project expansions, and businesses and households will see an increase in...

Former Texas Governor And Trump Cabinet Member Played Key Role In Making The State A Psychedelic Research Leader

“It’s the question I hear the most. What is a right-wing anti-drug governor doing associated with psychedelics?” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune As Texas sets to crack down on the recreational use of cannabis, state leaders are opting to...

Des Moines Heritage Trust releases list of 7 'endangered' buildings

The group hopes the list will raise awareness and encourage people to help preserve historic buildings before they're gone, as well as "a part of Des Moines' soul." DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Heritage Trust says seven historic buildings in...

Pate running for another term as Iowa’s top elections official

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Saying there is more work to be done to ensure the proper counting of Iowans’ ballots and to encourage more people to vote, Paul Pate on...

Opinion: Iowa’s energy future includes Nuclear

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowans don’t like to sit still. We’re known for our work ethic, common sense, and ability to adapt. That same mindset is what’s made Iowa a leader in...

National debate tournament to bring 10,000 people to Des Moines next week

The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, next week in Des Moines. Students will compete June 15-20. “We are extremely...

Opinion: Iowa leaders must oppose research cuts

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. If President Donald Trump wants to blow up American science, once a beacon for the world, he’s making a lot of progress. The Gazette’s Vanessa Miller...

Map Shows US States With Best—And Worst—Economies

Personal finance company WalletHub conducted a comprehensive analysis of the strongest and weakest economies in the U.S. by state. Thanks to thorough investigation into dozens of economic metrics, WalletHub was able to rank each state according to...

Skin health growing business in Fairmont

ABOVE: McKenzie Terfehr stands before her business, Southern Minnesota Skin Solutions, at its new location at 757 S. State Street in Fairmont. FAIRMONT– Southern Minnesota Skin Solutions has a new and bigger location in Fairmont that better meets...

Near-record nitrate levels in Des Moines-area rivers threaten drinking water

Local officials warned more than half a million Iowans in the state's capital city and suburbs on Thursday that near-record levels of pollutants in its rivers could make drinking water dangerous if immediate steps are not taken to reduce demand....