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The EPA has allowed 29 refineries to stop blending ethanol and other biofuels into fuel in Iowa — advocates warn that the change may lower demand for local crops and could affect gas prices, with new rules expected in late October.

Farm Rescue is accepting applications as harvest season nears in Iowa+ less than 10% of corn acres have matured according to the latest crop report.

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa gave $100,000 in grants Tuesday to 12 organizations to support women and children's quality of life in Southwest Iowa.

A new law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds in May will change how Iowa public charter schools pay teachers for the 2026-27 school year.

Local schools may adjust funding methods to follow the updated system (official guidelines are being clarified).

Council Bluffs swore in a new fire chief last week at the Fire Department headquarters (Robert Schoening is the 25th chief since 1854).

Monday night, local farm leaders including the Iowa Cattlemen's Association discussed USDA's Ranches First Initiative, which gives farmers more control over beef production while it remains unclear if grocery prices will drop.

Ranchers in Nebraska and Iowa hope the changes will boost production + encourage growth in the fast-food market.

Camp Landon returns with football and cheer sessions for disabled youth today.

Coach Donnie Woods founded the camp inspired by Landon Marshall from Iowa Western Community College (who has Down syndrome).

Pottawattamie County Public Health released its 2026-28 Community Health Improvement Plan today to boost local well-being and outline three years of efforts to enhance health services for residents.