A new state law that is now in effect says cities and counties cannot ban the use of fireworks on certain days — July 3, 4, and New Year’s Eve. Some local officials in cities that previously had year-round bans are preparing for a possible uptick in fireworks-related emergency calls.

As Pride Month celebrations and protests come to an end, so too do the state civil rights protections for transgender and nonbinary Iowans. That’s because earlier this year, Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity as a protected status in its civil rights code.

The CyberTractor Challenge is a weeklong event for university students to learn about cybersecurity for agricultural equipment. Experts say the threats are evolving and becoming more complex.

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How women and men perceive their safety is often very different, as is how we socially condition girls and boys to think about their safety. Experts say reframing the conversation around gender-based violence is key to prevention.

Iowa's hands-free driving law aimed at combating distracted driving goes into effect July 1. Under the new law, drivers can't hold their phone in any way.

Rob Sand hosted a town hall Wednesday in Waukee, where he touted his distaste for partisan politics and distanced himself from party labels. The event kicked off his 100 Town Hall Tour as part of his campaign for governor in 2026.

Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, says his background as a veteran, lawyer and economic development expert gives him the experience to serve in Congress.

Nitrate levels remain elevated in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, two of the drinking water sources for Central Iowa Water Works' 600,000 customers. The regional utility recently shared how it tests water and removes nitrates at one of its plants to meet federal drinking water standards.

The Des Moines area’s first-ever lawn watering ban helps Central Iowa Water Works keep up with nitrate removal to provide safe drinking water to 600,000 people. Over the next decade, CIWW aims to increase its treatment capacity by 25%.