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5/18/2026 5:15:57 AM

Lightning strike heavily damages home, displaces Stuart fire chief and family

Lightning Strike Damages Home, Displaces Small-Town Fire Chief and FamilyA lightning strike in central Iowa did not just cause a power surge—it completely uprooted a local fire chief and his family fr...

5/18/2026 5:14:59 AM

Storms pound Iowa, Sunday saw tornadoes and wind while Monday fuels another wave of severe weather

Enhanced Storm Chances Loom for Iowa Following Sunday’s Violent OutbreakA potent weather system swept across Iowa late Sunday, generating reports of tornado touchdowns, damaging straight-line winds, a...

5/17/2026 7:18:27 AM

After a sliver of calm, Iowa braces for fierce thunderstorms coming in multiple waves

New Wave of Severe Weather Poised to Hit Iowa Iowans should brace for additional rounds of powerful storms moving through the region, following a pattern of volatile weather that has already caused di...

5/15/2026 1:14:15 AM

Iowa’s child safety case against Roblox moves forward after court rejects dismissal

Judge Rules Against Platform's Legal Shield, Greenlighting Deceptive Trading Claims to Head to TrialA significant legal decision in Iowa has opened the door for a child safety lawsuit against a major ...

5/11/2026 9:07:05 PM

One dog dead, Adel house fire brought under control minutes after spark

Adel House Fire Contained Quickly, One Dog PerishesEmergency crews in Adel responded to a residential structure fire late Tuesday afternoon, bringing the blaze under control in a swift operation, thou...

5/3/2026 3:16:02 PM

Decorah’s buzz goes beyond the burger—why food lovers are flocking here

Best Burger in Decorah: Why This Iowa Town is Worth the Trip Through the Driftless RegionThe conversation around Iowa food often gravitates towards pork tenderloins and corn, but bistro culture sneaks...

4/20/2026 5:17:09 AM

The Crowning of Flora: An Unlikely Queen Conquers the Bulldog Throne

From Foster Pup to Top Dog: 'Flora' Claims Prestigious Bulldog CrownA remarkable tale of canine resilience captivated spectators at a major Midwestern athletic festival this week. Flora, a four-year-o...

4/19/2026 3:06:48 AM

Iowa's wild weather swings from storms to a sudden frost before warming up

From Downpours to Frost: Iowa's Weather Swings Toward a Warmer WeekendIowa residents are catching their breath after a week of active weather, with the atmosphere now setting the stage for a dramatic ...

5/18/2026 5:15:30 AM

One dead, three injured after violent car crash and rollover in southeast Iowa

Tragic Crash Claims One Life, Injures Three in Southeast IowaSingle-Vehicle Incident Shakes Small CommunityA devastating car crash in southeast Iowa left one person dead and three others injured over ...

5/17/2026 7:02:03 PM

No more than 150 left out? Make it count: In return for stable farmer subsidies—Washington successfully gifts Epoch-marketing tariffs hidden in China

Trump and GOP Leverage China Trade Deal and Farm Bill for Midterm Farmer SupportFormer President Donald Trump and Republican leadership are actively courting the agricultural sector ahead of the upcom...

5/15/2026 11:11:29 PM

Iowa National Guard homecoming: 109 soldiers return to Des Moines this Friday

Iowa National Guard Welcome Home Ceremony Set for Friday in Des Moines A major welcome home event is scheduled in Des Moines this Friday as over one hundred Iowa National Guard soldiers return from de...

5/15/2026 1:13:32 AM

State-owned Honey Creek Resort reopening in June with fresh new management on board

Iowa’s Honey Creek Resort Set for June Reopening Under New ManagementA state-owned lakeside destination in Iowa is preparing to welcome guests back this summer. After a period of closure and transitio...

5/11/2026 9:04:55 PM

Iowa nurse walks 255 miles to fund hospice care for the uninsured

Determined Nurse Walks Hundreds of Miles for Hospice Care AccessAn Iowa nurse is making national headlines for an extraordinary act of dedication, illustrating a deep commitment to patients not everyo...

4/30/2026 3:01:15 AM

Troops return to US soil, hundreds deployed six months still remain overseas

Iowa Troops Return Home as Tensions Persist Across the RegionIn a heartening development for military families in the Midwest, around one hundred soldiers have recently returned to Iowa, marking a sig...

4/19/2026 7:06:27 AM

Small-Town Mayor Steps Down Amidst Rising Tensions

Dallas Center Mayor Steps Down, Citing "Hostile" EnvironmentThe mayor of Dallas Center, Iowa, has resigned from his position effective immediately, concluding a brief and tumultuous tenure. The announ...

4/19/2026 3:06:03 AM

Iconic Strawtown Inn Returns After a Decade

Historic Iowa Eatery Poised for Grand Reopening After Decade-Long Hiatus A landmark restaurant along the Mississippi River, shuttered for ten years, is finally preparing to welcome patrons back to ...

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5/18/2026 7:20:17 AM

Zack Wheeler dominates as Phillies attack Paul Skenes to complete Pirates sweep

Phillies Dominate: Wheeler Outduels Rookie Star in Big WinThe Philadelphia Phillies made a powerful statement on Monday, overpowering the Pittsburgh Pirates in a showdown that featured one of baseball...

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5/18/2026 7:19:12 AM

Philadelphia teen hospitalized after Sunday night shooting in West Philadelphia

Philadelphia Teen Shot in West Oak Lane Park Sparks Neighborhood AlarmBNN — A Sunday evening outing at a West Philadelphia playground turned violent leaving a 16-year-old boy hospitalized. The inciden...

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5/18/2026 7:18:23 AM

Accused SUV Driver Was High at Crash That Killed 1 y/o Boy Waiting With Grandparents, Police Reveal

Tragedy Strikes South Jersey Community as Child Lost in School Bus AccidentA quiet Gloucester County neighborhood is in mourning after a young boy was fatally struck by a school bus on a Tuesday after...