Fewer than 10 gray foxes have been confirmed in Iowa. State wildlife officials say a female they’re calling GF2 may reveal clues to understand the canines' decline and help the state come up with a recovery plan.

Six months after floods in northwest Iowa destroyed hundreds of homes, life remains unsettled for many residents of Rock Valley. Some seek normalcy as city leaders quickly work to keep people from moving away for good.

We are looking back at stories that shaped our year, from natural disasters to political action. How much do you remember from 2024? Let’s find out!

Washburn has been dean of the law school since 2018. He says the Legislature has had a chilling effect on higher education.

The recent outbreaks at several poultry operations in northwest Iowa are connected to a virus circulating in wild birds. A different strain infected 13 dairies and 3 poultry operations in late May and June.

2024 was marked by a string of natural disasters, the Caitlin Clark effect and many newsworthy moments — and moments of resilience — along the way.

Tariffs could mean large shakeups all along the supply chain. Small businesses in Des Moines may not be able to eat the cost, instead passing it along to consumers.

Instead of regulating fertilizer, Iowa backs a voluntary program that has little impact.

Through reporting in Iowa, Nebraska and other states, The Midwest Newsroom has found a pattern of rural school districts relying on nonprofit organizations and community members to provide support and services where federal funding fails to meet needs.

State Auditor Rob Sand released an audit report Tuesday that says the Iowa Judicial Branch distributed $27.6 million of court debt collections to the wrong state fund over four years, shorting other state and local funds in the process.