Iowa’s best places to stay, eat, play for summer getaways

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jessica O’Riley from Travel Iowa informs viewers within three segments about all the myriad options related to statewide offerings for family vacations, adult getaways, and more including: Year-round destinations First-time...

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Travel guide for the Omaha area: Tuesday, June 24

SYSTEM. TAKING A LOOK AT INTERSTATE 680 AT 613 ON YOUR TUESDAY MORNING, PEOPLE HEADED OUT TO START THEIR SCHOOL AND WORK DAYS. ALSO, FIRST RESPONDERS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKERS OUT ON THE ROADS. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR THEM. JUST MONDAY NIGHT, A...

Iowa Park Earns Major Recognition for Top-Tier Camping Experience

Iowans love to camp. The season doesn't matter, but obviously, this time of year is the most popular for camping. The kids are out of school, and the weather is pleasant. It's summer, or camping season, in Iowa. The folks at the camping website...

Trans rights, hands-free driving and paid leave: New Iowa laws take effect July 1

Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau Transgender Iowans will see weakened legal protections against discrimination, drivers will have to put down their smartphone or risk getting pulled over, and schools will need to adopt policies requiring...

Lowest-paying jobs in Des Moines

Lowest-paying jobs in Des Moines Uncertainty clouds the current job market. On one hand, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment rates at 4.2% as of May 2025—and that hasn't changed much in the past year, a typical indicator of a...

Trans rights, distracted driving and paid leave: New Iowa laws take effect July 1

TOM BARTON Lee- Gazette Des Moines Bureau Transgender Iowans will see weakened legal protections against discrimination, drivers will have to put down their smartphone or risk getting pulled over, and schools will need to adopt policies requiring...

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Breaking: Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle in Northeast Iowa

Home/Local News/Breaking: Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle in Northeast Iowa A bicyclist is dead after being struck by a minivan in northeast Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says the collision occurred shortly after 10 am Sunday (06.29)...

Have You Driven on the Most Scenic and Majestic Road in Iowa?

The state of Iowa is home to many scenic and beautiful roadways, stretching from the Mississippi River in the east to the Missouri River in the west. But there's one section of road that tops the rest and it just so happens to run through the...

76-year-old bicyclist killed after being hit by van in northeast Iowa

76-year-old bicyclist killed after being hit by van in northeast Iowa Updated: 4:03 PM CDT Jun 29, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A 76-year-old bicyclist was killed after being hit by a minivan on a rural road in northeast Iowa on Sunday...

1 gas station in cities throughout Iowa County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 21

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling...

Iowa weather: Storms end heat for some Monday

Iowa weather: Storms end heat for some Monday Hot, humid, and windy again for Sunday with highs in the mid-90s before a stormier weather pattern arrives Monday. WEBSITE. AND IT’S GOING TO BE A HOT AND STICKY ONE OUT THERE TODAY. DAVID, SIMILAR TO...

Apple rolls out update helping travelers race through airport security

By OSHEEN YADAV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 08:00 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 08:00 EDT, 29 June 2025 Advertisement Apple has rolled out an update across nine states that's being hailed as a game-changer for travelers. Users can now add their...

Ben McCollum discusses coaching philosophy after joining Iowa men's basketball

Ben McCollum recently returned from a family vacation, his first in nearly two years. The trip followed a busy spring where he led Drake to the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32 and took on the role of Iowa men's basketball coach. During this period,...

AAA forecasts record travel numbers for Nebraska, Iowa area

ONLINE@KETV.COM. 740 NOW NEBRASKA AND IOWA ARE ABOUT TO SEE RECORD INDEPENDENCE DAY TRAVEL NUMBERS. ACCORDING TO TRIPLE A, KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S MARY REGLI. SHE JOINS US LIVE NOW WITH A BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THOSE NUMBERS. GOOD MORNING MARY. GOOD...

Discover the best summer escapes with with Iowa travel writer, blogger

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Travel writer and lifelong Iowa resident Sara Broers comes back to QCL to share destination ideas on how to be a tourist in Iowa or anywhere across the country. Broers was recently recognized by Feedspot.com as the #1 Iowa...

Iowa Now Offers Part Of Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Online

Iowa (RI) — Iowans studying to become Certified Nursing Assistants are now able to take part of the CNA exam online. Larry Johnson, Junior — director of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing — says it means students don’t have...

3 years later, Iowa campground reopens after suffering major tornado damage

Beginning, July 1 campers will be able to stay at Red Haw State Park. In March 2022, an EF 3 tornado wiped out numerous buildings and trees damaging the area. CHARITON, Iowa — On July 1, visitors can experience an enriched camping area at Red Haw...

Remains of World War II veteran escorted home to Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls native Cpl. Melvin Huff was escorted home Thursday night after his remains were returned by an airplane that landed at Des Moines International Airport.Huff was just 19 when the Army lost contact with his plane in Papua New Guinea in...