Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
Iowa teacher, student identified after dying on school field trip
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability
WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.
Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
Iowa mass shooting suspect captured at metro Atlanta hotel
Federal agents captured a teenager wanted for a mass shooting in Iowa at a hotel in Forest Park on Monday morning.
Federal agents captured a teenager wanted for a mass shooting in Iowa at a hotel in Forest Park on Monday morning.
Illinois man arrested on Iowa sexual abuse warrant in LaSalle County
An Illinois man wanted in Iowa on a sexual abuse warrant is now in custody, authorities said.
An Illinois man wanted in Iowa on a sexual abuse warrant is now in custody, authorities said.
Iowa City shooting injures 5 people near University of Iowa, 1 in critical condition
A shooting in downtown Iowa City injured five people, one critically, after a large fight broke out near the University of Iowa campus.
A shooting in downtown Iowa City injured five people, one critically, after a large fight broke out near the University of Iowa campus.
What cities are competing for the Bear's new stadium location?
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Former Des Moines schools chief pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship and gun charge
Ian Andre Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, pleaded guilty this week to falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen.
Ian Andre Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, pleaded guilty this week to falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen.
Eerie pink sky appears in Iowa as winter storm rolls in
An eerie pink sky spread across Iowa as a winter storm rolled in. The video was captured by tb11mom on TikTok.
An eerie pink sky spread across Iowa as a winter storm rolled in. The video was captured by tb11mom on TikTok.
Iowa man arrested 2 years after Chicago murder
An Iowa man was charged with murder in connection with a 2023 double shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side.
An Iowa man was charged with murder in connection with a 2023 double shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Porta-potty peep scheme busted as man faces nearly 100 charges for filming students: police
Tyler Pavlick is accused of placing hidden cameras at a school event and fair in Iowa.
Tyler Pavlick is accused of placing hidden cameras at a school event and fair in Iowa.
5 Fall getaways within driving distance of Chicago
Jill Halpin of LittleChicagoGuide.com joined Good Day Chicago to share five Midwest getaways—ranging from Indiana Dunes to Michigan’s M-22 Scenic Drive—that are perfect for a fall weekend escape.
Jill Halpin of LittleChicagoGuide.com joined Good Day Chicago to share five Midwest getaways—ranging from Indiana Dunes to Michigan’s M-22 Scenic Drive—that are perfect for a fall weekend escape.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Mortgage rates are decreasing the most in these states, data shows
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Man used company card to buy $140K in Pokémon cards, gaming items; sentenced to 4 years in federal prison
He will serve four years in federal prison and have another three years of supervised release.
He will serve four years in federal prison and have another three years of supervised release.
Jewel-Osco recalls several items sold from deli in Illinois, Indiana
Jewel-Osco is recalling food items at its stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa due to potential contamination.
Jewel-Osco is recalling food items at its stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa due to potential contamination.