Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start to the tourism season on the Iowa Great Lakes

ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa (KTIV) - Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start to the tourism season on the Iowa Great Lakes, and local businesses are excited to welcome customers back to town. Last summer, the holiday weekend brought 109,000 visitors, a 21 …

Are Iowa lakes safe for Memorial Day weekend?

Team scores after Day 2 of the Iowa state track and field meet 2025

One day left. That is all that is remaining to try and secure a team title at the 2025 Iowa high school state track and field meet. So far, the Blue Oval has been running red hot, with some record-setting performances and individuals across the state …

Iowa American Water rate increase approved

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Iowa Utilities Commission approved a rate increase request by Iowa American Water Company, but its also asked for more information. The water company initially asked for a 38% increase in residential rates, raising an average …

Iowa high school state track and field results: 1A/4A athletes conclude day two

More records fell and more hardware was handed out during the second session of action Friday at the Iowa high school state track and field championships in Des Moines from Drake Stadium. While Classes 2A and 3A had the honors earlier in the day, the …

Iowa high school state track and field results: More hardware handed out

Charlee Morton led quite a mark on the throwing record books in Iowa, and the Hampton-Dumont/CAL senior added another Friday at the Iowa high school state track and field championships. Morton won another state title in the Class 3A shot put, setting a …

Hosting a Memorial Day cookout? Here's what it will cost you in central Iowa

ABC News reports ground beef prices soared 10% in April when compared to 2024. DES MOINES, Iowa — Memorial Day weekend is here, but this year's cookouts might cost central Iowans more than usual.  ABC News reports ground beef prices soared 10% in April …

Live Updates: 2025 Iowa State Track and Field Championships, Day Two

Day Two from the Iowa State Track and Field Championships is 20 minutes from starting at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Gladbrook-Reinbeck's Kennedy Brant runs in the 400 meter hurdles on Friday during the Iowa high school state track and field meet at …

Majority of Iowa Planned Parenthood clinics to close

Four of the six Planned Parenthood clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota will shut down in a year, the Midwestern affiliate operating them said Friday, blaming a freeze in federal funds, budget cuts proposed in Congress and state restrictions on abortion. …

Iowa City West piles up the titles, and the points, in the field events

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Saturday will determine Iowa City West’s ultimate fate at the state track and field meet. Regardless of what happens, the Trojans have this …