Iowa
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $550 Million
The new jackpot has a $350.1 million cash option. The next drawing is scheduled for Saturday.
Iowa Set To Break Record For Longest Stretch Without Tornado
Iowa is about to tie a state record for the longest stretch without a reported tornado.
May Forecast Calls for Rain, Below-Average Temperatures
As we look forward to warming up and drying out, Mother Nature may not be on the same page.
More Rain, Snow Could Lead to More Flooding
Some towns in the stretch of river from Quincy, Ill., to Grafton, Ill., reached 10-12 feet above flood stage.
More Rain Causes Rivers To Rise
Combined with heavy rain the previous weekend and two big snows in the weeks before that, all the water is causing rivers to rise.
Iowa City Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby After Pulling Over Speeding Vehicle
An Iowa City police officer pulled over a speeding SUV – then helped the driver and his passenger deliver a baby.
Study: Tornado Survivors More Optimistic, Less Prepared For Future Storms
Though a person’s optimism following a natural disaster doesn’t tend to wane, a person’s ability to improve emergency preparedness efforts is still weak in the wake of a disaster.
Bacon Enthusiasts To Converge In Iowa For Festival
Thousands of people are gathering in Des Moines to celebrate all things bacon.
Mo. Lawmaker Draws Support For Drone Spy Ban
A House committee heard testimony on legislation by Rep. Casey Guernsey that would outlaw the use of unmanned aircraft to conduct surveillance.
Iowa Brokerage Head Gets 50 Years For $215M Theft
A judge sentenced Peregrine Financial Group Inc. founder Russ Wasendorf Sr. to 50 years in prison on Thursday for stealing $215 million from investors over 20 years in what a prosecutor called the biggest fraud in Iowa history.

















