Which Midwest state has the most debt?
A new study set to find out though which states had the highest amount of debt in the country.
A new study set to find out though which states had the highest amount of debt in the country.
Democrat who dropped out of race over health wins anyway; GOP opponent says, ‘We deserve to know more’
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
Des Moines post office shooting: Employee arrested, 3 injured
A postal worker has been arrested following a shooting that injured three of her co-workers at a Des Moines post office on Thursday.
A postal worker has been arrested following a shooting that injured three of her co-workers at a Des Moines post office on Thursday.
Iowa elections: Democrats flip seats, see who won key races
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
Which Midwest state is the most blue-collar?
A new study set out to find how much of the country actually works blue-collar jobs.
A new study set out to find how much of the country actually works blue-collar jobs.
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.
Explosion rocks Quaker Oats factory in Iowa, all employees safely accounted for
An apparent explosion and fire at the world's largest oat mill in Iowa sent thick black smoke billowing over downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday.
An apparent explosion and fire at the world's largest oat mill in Iowa sent thick black smoke billowing over downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday.
All safe after fire and explosion at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids
A fire and explosion at the Quaker Oats plant in downtown Cedar Rapids brought a large emergency response, but officials said everyone got out safely.
A fire and explosion at the Quaker Oats plant in downtown Cedar Rapids brought a large emergency response, but officials said everyone got out safely.
How far does a paycheck go in Chicago?
How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?
How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?
2,400 hogs die in Iowa barn fire
Authorities in Iowa say more than 2,000 hogs were killed in a fire.
Authorities in Iowa say more than 2,000 hogs were killed in a fire.
2 Chicago colleges listed among the best in the US
Two Chicago-area universities landed on the list of WalletHub's 2027 college and university rankings.
Two Chicago-area universities landed on the list of WalletHub's 2027 college and university rankings.
Multiple Illinois water towers nominated for 'Tank of the Year'
The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.
The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.
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.