Tropical storm battering Philippines leaves dozens dead in flooding and landslides
Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines left at least 24 people dead.
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 17, Palestinian officials say
Although Israel says it precisely targets Hamas militants hiding among civilians when striking shelters, the strikes often ...
What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of bacteria that can cause serious ...
Iowa Secretary of State's noncitizen voting audit findings: What we know so far
DES MOINES, Iowa — Secretary of State Paul Pate released a statement Tuesday regarding an audit of noncitizen voting in Iowa ...
No, people cannot see who you voted for after an election
It’s a common misconception that because your voting record is publicly available, people can find out who you voted for in ...
Iowa State, DMACC look to combat nursing shortage with new 3+1 program
Leaders from Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College jointly signed a new nursing agreement Wednesday ...
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What would it take to flip Iowa's Republican trifecta?
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Legislature currently holds a Republican trifecta. That means the House and Senate both have a ...
VERIFY: Yes, fake decorative spiderwebs could pose a danger to wildlife
People could clear out the cobwebs altogether or place them mindfully, avoiding areas where birds might nest or rest.
Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
The misinformation included lies about the government's response and AI-generated scenes of flooding at Disney World that ...
Three little pigs escape Ohio home to go for ice cream; neighbors aren't happy
The pigs were running down Reynolds Road in early October, and have been the subject of complaints by neighbors.
No, the viral claim about Walz’s misconduct while teaching isn't real
A recent viral video that allegedly shows an assault victim of Tim Walz's is part of a malicious campaign orchestrated by Russian troll farms.
‘You don’t normally see jellyfish in Iowa’: Central Iowa teen captures a very rare creature
Peach blossom jellyfish are extremely rare. The DNR said the last reported sighting of them in Iowa was in Ames in 2019. The last time before that was in Mason City way back in 1999.