Polk County's Extreme Temperature Plan went into effect at 8 a.m. Monday and will remain in effect until further notice. Highs will be in the 90s again on Tuesday and heat indices are expected to hit ...

Iowa is known having more affordable housing than other states. A report looks at whether minimum wage workers can afford ...

The exhibit reveals the extent of economic hardship faced by even full-time workers in Des Moines who can’t find or afford ...

Iowa has a patchwork of outdoor emergency siren systems that are typically not used for flash flood warnings, local and state officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The recent floods that killed over ...

Visibility is low in parts of eastern Iowa Monday morning so give yourself some extra time on the commute.Clear skies and light winds allowed for dense fog ...

Invest 93L, a system expected to move cross Florida into the Gulf has a low chance for tropical development this week. But it'll bring lots of rain.

Join the fun at the Polk County Fair July 12-18 The Polk County Fair is packed with ...

The San Saba River is rising faster than it did on July 4th according to County Judge Jody Fauley. Fauley posted a statement for all properties that were damaged last Friday stating they need to ...

While Iowa's problems are uniquely severe, nitrate levels are a rising concern in other regions, from California to the Chesapeake Bay.

Polk County Public Schools improved its overall grade to a B for the 2024-25 academic year, up from a C for the previous three years.