The Upper Midwest sees growing billionaire presence, with Wisconsin leading the region and most U.S. states now home to at least one billionaire.

Slipknot co-founder Shawn Crahan moved to Palm Springs for health and peace, while the band dropped a lawsuit over its domain.

A snow plow in Iowa found a buried pickup truck after five days, revealing how wind, not snowfall, caused dangerous drifts during Winter Storm Lola.

Iowa’s cost-share program converted 16,000 acres to pasture since 2016, boosting soil health, water quality, and farming sustainability.

A woman in mental distress was ignored for hours at an Iowa jail, leading to injuries and systemic reforms.

Iowa lawmakers pass bill limiting governors' emergency powers, requiring legislative approval for key actions.

The USDA is distributing $6B in aid to farmers, with specialty crop payments coming soon, as cotton, rice, and sugar beet growers face financial pressure from high costs and trade issues.

High winds may cause sudden closure of Iowa’s Mile Long Bridge; drivers warned to use alternate routes.

In 2026, most Iowa and Illinois firms plan 3.5% pay raises, with rising use of uniform raises and job cuts due to AI, affecting worker motivation and job stability.

Iowa photographer Grant Webster captures rare wildlife moments on camera traps, revealing the state’s hidden animal diversity.