Nearly 10 weeks after America celebrated its 250th birthday, the United States welcomed 71 of its newest citizens Tuesday, who celebrated a different re-birth.

The Rose Entertainment Complex will take over the former Cabana's Campus on 4th Avenue in the Broadway neighborhood. Del’s Metal Company tried and, for a second time, failed to gain approval to store scrap metal outside and continue cutting on two properties not zoned for such operations.

This week, discover five simple ways to care for aging skin, including using sunscreen, staying hydrated, choosing gentle cleansers and moisturizers, and incorporating antioxidants. Plus, learn how everyday habits can help keep your skin healthy as you age.

Evan Barker talks about her book, Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative that traces her rise from working class roots to consulting on major Democratic campaigns. Her initial enthusiasm during the Obama era turns into disappointment and disillusionment as the party turns away from its working class roots to focus on cultural issues. She addresses all this as well as her vote in the 2024 presidential race and advice for Democrats to recapture working class voters. Evan had a front row seat to the political realignment shaping our politics and her book is the most important of this campaign season to understand what's going on.

The singer/songwriter from Metamora has a new EP called More Than Just Bones, part of his deepening collaboration with Charles Wesley Godwin of Pittsburgh-based band The Allegheny High.

This is the second lawsuit filed since the state announced downsizing plans in July

Republican Darren Bailey picked up the endorsement of President Donald Trump this week, whether he wanted it or not.

County jails were restraining people in chairs for long periods and underreporting it. Now, three counties that used them the most report doing so less, and other jails started reporting such incidents for the first time.

Rather than investing in new gas plants and higher coal usage to scale up generation, the signatories of the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement are advocating for more wind and solar. They say renewable energy is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting Iowans from air pollution and global price fluctuations from fossil fuels.

Republican Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks broke with their party Tuesday to limit the president's war powers in Iran. They both face competitive U.S. House reelection races this fall.

The Des Moines City Council voted 6-1 to approve a proposed budget for fiscal year 2028, which includes service and staffing cuts across departments to balance a significant gap in city funds.

Many Ukrainians who fled the war with Russia found safety in the U.S., including in Sioux County. But for some, staying in Iowa is far from certain, as a deadline for temporary protected status expires next month.

Beginning in December, new federal restrictions will make many hemp products illegal. Businesses in the industry are getting ready to close down most or all of their operations, while advocates hope there's still time to change course before the ban begins.

More than 5 million people are no longer getting food aid in the wake of a slew of cuts and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. As changes to the program continue to unfold, rural Americans face unique problems.

Warmer-than-normal-temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are driving what could be the strongest El Niño on record. Here’s how that’s likely to impact weather across the central U.S this year.

A decade ago, a federal task force announced a plan to help monarch butterflies along their great migration. The six-state effort along Interstate 35 didn’t take off as expected, but some roadsides are blooming anyway.