Dense fog settles in on this Christmas morning. When it will clear up before cold snow chances return this weekend in your ...

Fairfield might just be Iowa’s most visually surprising small town. This Jefferson County charmer has a town square that bursts with color and creative energy. The historic buildings around the square ...

Save room for dessert – the homemade pies are legendary in this part of Iowa. A day in Algona feels like stepping into a storybook about the perfect small town. Fairfield might be the most surprising ...

The July-December Rochelle News-Leader Year in Review will run in the Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 edition.

Two local businesses and a national brand will close their doors in the first month of 2026. What to know about these Iowa ...

From national brands to longstanding local favorites, here is a guide to the dining spots that closed in Iowa City and ...

WATERLOO, Iowa — Main Street Waterloo has announced the winners of the 2025 Downtown IMPACT Grant, which supports businesses in bringing innovative ideas to the downtown area. Ari'z Supper Club and ...

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra visited Creston this month to discuss with fellow Republicans his goals were he to obtain ...

The Iowa State Cyclones suffered some bad news on Saturday with reports that a star player intends to head to the transfer portal. As expected, following the loss of Matt Campbell to the Penn State ...

In early 2025, the Iowa Public Information Board early in 2025 recommended legal action against the Union County Emergency ...

There's a lot of movement happening across the Des Moines metro this year, including pickleball courts, medical spaces and a ...

Rivers and lakes with flowing water — including the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers that merge near downtown — are among the ...