Iowa veteran discovers SNAP benefits were stolen

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - An Iowa veteran at a loss after discovering that his SNAP benefits have been stolen. Now he’s wondering how he can make ends meet. Army veteran David Schroeder, 65, says he discovered the apparent theft when he was accessing his …

Why Iowa Republicans voted for Medicaid and SNAP spending cuts

Iowa Republicans helped advance out of key committees controversial legislation targeting Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as Congress works to enact President Donald Trump’s major budget priorities. Republican U.S. Rep. …

Judge grants University of Iowa international students preliminary injunction

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — A federal judge has made more permanent an initial temporary restraining order she issued last month blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland …

This Iowa school district won best mascot in the US. What is it?

Iowa is home to America's best high school mascot, according to Sports Illustrated. Center Point-Urbana beat out 68 other teams in Sports Illustrated's annual NCAA tournament-style high school mascot bracket. What is Center Point-Urbana mascot? …

OWLS spotlights Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Partnerships between private landowners and public entities involving natural resources are frequently seen throughout the state. But locals got to learn more about a non-profit organization on Wednesaday that has been around for over 45 years now and …

Here are 5 issues that dominated the Iowa Legislature's 2025 session

Out of the thousands of bills Iowa lawmakers introduced during the 2025 legislative session, a few dominated the House and Senate chamber floors. Supermajorities in the Iowa House and Senate gave Republicans the votes to pass their major priorities to …

Unforgettable moments from a 2025 University of Iowa graduation ceremony 

Iowa football stands alone in trying to make the Shanahan experiment work at the college level. Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Tim Lester is confident that the new system will make big strides in 2025. An encouraging indicator in 2024 was second-half …

Keokuk’s treasures: an Iowa destination full of rich history, innovation and unique beauty

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. After guiding us through a small museum behind his office, Kirk Brandenberger of the Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism Bureau pushed a long lever that cradled …

Iowa City Latino Fest Director weighs in on Latin festival cancellations

Iowa weather: Cooling down this weekend, rain likely next week

Gusty winds of 35 to 50mph kicked up across the state again today producing some pockets of blowing dust. The strong winds are pulling in cooler air, with temperatures dropping from the 70s to the 50s this evening. Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsThe …