Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of May 15, 2025

Black Hawk Lake Water levels are about 6 inches over the crest of the spillway. Water temperature is in the low 70s. Water clarity is roughly 2 to 3 feet. Anglers are doing well from shore and boat.  Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are catching crappie.  …

Iowa DOT Seeks Public Input on North Iowa Bridge Projects

Home/Local News/Iowa DOT Seeks Public Input on North Iowa Bridge Projects The Iowa DOT is seeking public input on a pair of North Iowa bridge replacement projects targeted for construction in 2027. In Fayette County, the DOT has proposed bridge …

Iowa Passes Medicaid Work Requirement

Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill mandating that certain Medicaid recipients work to retain benefits, a move expected to affect tens of thousands of constituents who use the health program. The new legislation makes Iowa one of the latest states to …

HIAPER Gulfstream V To Track Gravity Waves Over Iowa

HIAPER Gulfstream V To Track Gravity Waves Over Iowa Research aircraft targets convection-driven wave activity High-performance instrumented airborne platform for environmental research (HIAPER) NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V research aircraft. © NOAA | Public …

Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa can continue to restrict instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up through the sixth grade, a federal judge said, but has to allow nonmandatory programs related to the topics. U.S. District Judge …

This Iowa School Mascot Has Been Named Best In The U.S. By Sports Illustrated

We never forget our school mascots. Whether you loved high school or hated it, one thing you always remember from it: the mascot. In recent years, some mascots have become controversial, whether they're American Indian-inspired or, in the case of one …

See inside the new Iowa National Guard Readiness Center

A classroom at the Iowa Army National Guard's West Des Moines Readiness Center on May 14, 2025, in West Des Moines.Lily Smith/The RegisterVehicles at the Iowa Army National Guard's West Des Moines Readiness Center on May 14, 2025, in West Des …

Where you can find the tallest trees in Iowa

Trees tower over Iowa as living landmarks, signs of resilience, history and ecological importance. The Big Trees of Iowa program, created by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division, celebrates the largest known trees in the state. This …

Iowa National Guard moves into its new West Des Moines training center

The Iowa National Guard opened a new $24 million readiness center in West Des Moines. The center includes space for simulated training and vehicle maintenance, with room for future expansion. When not in use by the Guard, the facility is available for …

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