Native plants are valued by gardeners because native wildlife have relied on those plants for centuries. But which plants are the most beneficial for butterflies, bees and other insects, and how can you tell if a plant is truly native?
Bailey Cichon Curious Iowa Jun. 14, 2024 2:55 pm471d ago
Native plants are valued by gardeners because native wildlife have relied on those plants for centuries. But which plants are the most beneficial for butterflies, bees and other insects, and how can you tell if a plant is truly native?
Bailey Cichon On Iowa Politics Jun. 7, 2024 4:00 am478d ago
Listen to politics reporters from across the state debrief primary results and other political news
Bailey Cichon Curious Iowa Jun. 3, 2024 5:30 am482d ago
Houses are moved for all kinds of reasons — to make room for a road, to salvage historic architecture, or to pour a new foundation. But how does the process work? How long does it take? And how much does it cost?
Erin Murphy, Tom Barton State Government May. 31, 2024 5:14 pm484d ago
Iowa providers will be reimbursed by the state for emergency contraception provided to sexual assault victims, but abortion services for victims will not be reimbursed, according to a new policy announced Friday by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird following a 17-month review conducted by her office.
Bailey Cichon Curious Iowa May. 27, 2024 5:30 am489d ago
Seventeen years after barn quilts spread through Washington County, quilt owners reflect on the project and what their quilt blocks mean to them.
Videos May. 17, 2024 4:00 am499d ago
Iowa’s Attorney General in the Big Apple, government transparency advocates warn the governor about a bill on her desk, and early voting is underway in Iowa’s June 4 primary.
Iowa Basketball May. 14, 2024 7:44 pm501d ago
Lisa Bluder answered questions from reporters ahead of an I-Club event in West Des Moines on Tuesday, a day after she announced her retirement as Iowa women’s basketball coach.
State Government May. 8, 2024 7:46 am508d ago
Struggling early readers will receive detailed assistance plans and have the option to be held back, and elementary teachers in training will be required to take an aptitude test on early reading instruction.
Higher Ed May. 1, 2024 12:26 pm515d ago
The 20th anniversary of Herky on Parade features 100 statues, including a handful grouped into a “G.O.A.T series” – like one in a “22” jersey named “From the Logo Herky” and another wearing Rudis shoes labeled “Yoda.”
Erin Murphy, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 20, 2024 9:46 am526d ago
Iowa legislative leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds discuss the legislative session, which concluded early Saturday morning after a 20-hour work day.
Higher Ed Apr. 17, 2024 9:22 am529d ago
After six years without competing, an unseeded UI resident doctor took down the three seed and then the two seed at a “last chance qualifier“ tournament to earn himself a spot vying for a chance to compete at the Olympics in Paris this summer.
Curious Iowa Apr. 8, 2024 5:00 am538d ago
Was circus the catalyst for the creation of Cedar Rapids Electric Light and Power Company?
Iowa Basketball Apr. 7, 2024 7:02 pm538d ago
Hear from Iowa women’s basketball players, associate head coach Jan Jensen and head coach Lisa Bluder in media interviews following the Hawkeyes’ 87-75 loss to South Carolina in the national championship game.
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