A deadly bus crash in Tanzania, Africa, made international headlines eight years ago. Today, the only three survivors — known as the “Miracle Kids” — live and study in Iowa, and are preparing to graduate from community college in Sioux City.

In recent decades, Iowa has seen growing numbers of young and educated people leaving the state, with far fewer coming in. As the gap grows, it becomes a pattern known as “brain drain,” which can lead to a loss of skilled workers and strain on public services. In response, a new taskforce in eastern Iowa is trying to plug the area’s brain drain.

State Auditor Rob Sand, the only Democrat in statewide elected office, announced Monday he is running for governor of Iowa in 2026. He was first elected as state auditor in 2018 and was reelected to a second term in 2022.

The city of Ames recently purchased property for a new animal shelter that could double the number of animals taken in while providing more space for individual cats, dogs and exotic pets. Staff say the larger space will also help them expand other services and ease shelter capacity issues in the region.

State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights, officially launched her campaign for the 3rd Congressional District seat Thursday.

Hundreds of arts groups across the country saw their National Endowment for the Arts grants suddenly revoked on May 2. The Trump administration has proposed new priorities for arts funding and has suggested eliminating the agency.

Victims discovered their social media posts were used to create AI-generated nude images. Holding AI companies accountable for incidents like this is difficult.

State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott of West Des Moines officially launched her campaign Monday to run for Iowa’s competitive 3rd Congressional District seat.

In the last 50 years, female students have been able to catch up, and often surpass, male students on many markers of academic success. Now, what can be done to help boys succeed in school?

School districts must restrict student cellphone usage during class time starting this upcoming school year, under a bill signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds. The legislation is aimed at reducing distractions and boosting student engagement in the classroom.