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A railway line in southwestern Wisconsin that hasn't carried a train since 1964 is now one of the busiest routes in the region, but today the traffic moves on hooves, wings, and two feet instead of steel wheels.
New NOAA data shows July 2026 was the hottest month ever in the contiguous U.S., with Iowa experiencing above-average temperatures statewide.
Federal funding brings new hydrologic monitoring stations to all 3rd District counties, helping farmers and communities predict floods, droughts, and track water quality.
A new study shows California wolves are eating mostly beef, not wild prey. Iowa ranchers should pay attention to what happens next.
An Iowa rescue operation saved 52 neglected Samoyeds from a hoarding situation in just 72 hours, with volunteers from five organizations finding foster homes and preventing euthanasia.
Severe storms with tornado threats and heavy rain are hitting Iowa today. Get the latest on warnings, flood risks, and how to stay safe.
While much of the lower 48 bakes in triple-digit heat, Alaska faces its own unique heat wave. Here's what 80 degrees means for a state built for winter.
The Iowa DNR has posted a season-high 16 beaches as unsafe for swimming due to elevated E. coli and algae levels. Check the full list before heading out this weekend.
A plant once hailed as a solution for roadside erosion in the 1950s has become a costly environmental headache for Iowa landowners and conservationists.
Iowa has been hit by 71 tornadoes through the first seven months of 2026, placing the Hawkeye State among the most tornado-ravaged in the nation this year. The entire Midwest has taken an extraordinary beating from severe weather.
Iowans should expect hazy skies and potentially degraded air quality today as massive wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest drifts into the Midwest.
Central Iowa Water Works shut down its nitrate removal plant after a record 193 days. The extended operation highlights ongoing water quality challenges and the debate over voluntary conservation vs. regulation.
A massive heat wave and severe thunderstorms threaten Iowa as triple-digit temperatures and dangerous humidity levels hit the Midwest. Here's what Iowans need to know to stay safe.
A rattlesnake bite in Michigan has Iowans asking: how to identify the eastern massasauga rattlesnake, the only venomous snake in the Midwest, and what to do if bitten.
Iowa faces a dangerous triple threat this week as a record-breaking heat dome, toxic wildfire smoke, and severe storms all converge on the state. The National Weather Service warns of heat indices above 100 degrees and unhealthy air quality.
As Iowa braces for a heat wave, 14 state beaches are now unsafe for swimming due to high E. coli and algae levels. Find out which spots to avoid this weekend.
Scott County supervisors are intervening in state proceedings to block a $400 million natural gas plant on prime Iowa farmland, citing environmental and agricultural concerns.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering Endangered Species Act protections for the plains spotted skunk, a quirky creature found in Iowa that performs a handstand dance to scare off predators.
A powerful heat dome is bringing dangerous 'steam-cooker' conditions to Iowa and the Midwest, with heat index values expected to feel as high as 115 degrees. Officials urge residents to take precautions.
Fort Leonard Wood's no-mow zones balance military readiness with conservation, offering a model for Iowa's agricultural and environmental communities.