Iowa Cocktail Startup Opens $3.8M Plant, Creates 8 Jobs
A husband-and-wife team is turning their hometown into a beverage manufacturing hub. Their ready-to-drink cocktail brand just broke ground on a 10,000 square-foot facility in Adel, Iowa.
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Iowa Food Pantry Unveils Mobile Van to Fight Hunger
The Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Adel is cutting the ribbon on a new mobile van that will bring fresh food directly to families who need it most. The Friday celebration marks the first step in expanding access to nutritious meals across the community.
Iowa Towns Draw 350 to Celebrate Small Business Wins
A record 350 people packed an Iowa events center to honor local businesses driving regional growth. The surge in attendance signals growing momentum for northwest Iowa's four-county economic revival.
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Iowa Needs 2,500 Volunteers to Clean Up State This Spring
Iowa's annual Pick-Up Iowa program launches April 1st with a mission to beautify waterways, roadways, and neighborhoods across the state. Organizers are calling for volunteers of all ages to join the three-month cleanup effort.
Minor League Game Brings 'Field of Dreams' to Life in Iowa
Triple-A baseball players stepped onto the iconic Field of Dreams in Iowa for a magical night mixing movie nostalgia with real prospects. The Iowa Cubs beat St. Paul 6-3 while fans emerged from the cornfield maze to watch future stars play ball. #
Iowa Golfer Owen Sawyer Wins 2nd Straight State Title
Iowa State senior Owen Sawyer just became the first golfer in 24 years to win back-to-back Iowa Amateur Championships, capping his victory with a flawless final round. The hometown hero's historic performance earned him a shot at the national stage.
Iowa Town Shows How Neighbors Help in Times of Need
A Milford, Iowa resident is celebrating the volunteer spirit that defines heartland communities. His letter reminds us that when crisis hits, neighbors show up without hesitation.
Iowa Town Volunteers Save Historic Theater, Feed Neighbors
In Bloomfield, Iowa, volunteers transformed an abandoned movie theater into a thriving community hub and continue quietly filling gaps across their town. Their efforts prove that everyday people stepping up can create lasting change.
Iowa Businesses Rally to Replace Food Pantry's Wrecked Van
When a food pantry lost its only vehicle in a crash, local businesses stepped up to fund a replacement wrapped in community pride. The new van keeps fresh food flowing to neighbors in need across Adel.
Iowa Scientists Chart Path to Cleaner Energy Future
Over 180 Iowa scientists are rallying support for renewable energy as the state faces surging electricity demand from data centers and AI. Their 2026 climate statement highlights a critical choice: expand Iowa's wind and solar success or return to fossil fuels. #
Iowa Scientists Use Birdwatching to Fuel Discovery
Three University of Iowa researchers are proving that observing nature makes better scientists. Their birdwatching hobby sharpens their work in paleontology, psychology, and engineering.
Iowa Now Powers 60% of State with Wind Energy
Iowa has become America's wind energy champion, generating 60% of its electricity from over 6,400 wind turbines. The heartland state is proving renewable energy can power modern life at massive scale.
Iowa Invests Foster Kids' Survivor Benefits for Their Future
Iowa foster children will now keep their Social Security survivor benefits in investment accounts instead of losing them to state expenses. When they turn 18, they'll have funds for college, a home, or starting their careers.
Iowa Rescuers Save 40 Beagles From Research Facility
Forty beagles are getting a second chance at life thanks to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The dogs were among more than 1,500 rescued from one of the largest breeding and research facilities in the country.
Iowa Moves to Standardize Renewable Energy Rules Statewide
Iowa lawmakers are working to create uniform rules for wind and solar projects across all 99 counties, ending confusion that's blocked clean energy despite proven economic benefits. Farmers earned over $91 million from renewable energy leases this year alone.
Iowa Dad's Baseball Obsession Makes Pitcher Famous Again
One Iowa father's daily baseball ritual accidentally made retired pitcher Kyle Farnsworth the most-searched player in the entire state. His secret? Playing Immaculate Grid 20-30 times every single day.
Iowa Needs Volunteers to Count Bumble Bees This Summer
Iowa is calling on everyday citizens to help count bumble bees as part of a nationwide conservation effort. Since 2024, volunteers have already surveyed over 7,000 bees and discovered 13 different species across the state.
Iowa Charity Steer Show Breaks Record With $572K Raised
A 44-year Iowa State Fair tradition just shattered its own fundraising record, raising over $572,000 in a single day to help families with seriously ill children. Since 1983, the Governor's Charity Steer Show has now raised more than $6.5 million for Ronald McDonald Houses across Iowa.
Iowa Set to Let Car Buyers Skip the Dealership
Iowa is about to pass a law allowing people to buy electric vehicles directly from manufacturers, ending a decades-old requirement that forces buyers to go through third-party dealers. The change means Iowans won't have to drive to neighboring states just to buy an EV.
Iowa Advances Bill to Dim Wind Turbine Warning Lights
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would replace constantly blinking red lights on wind turbines with smart sensors that only activate when aircraft approach. The change would give rural residents their starry nights back while keeping planes safe.
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