A section of the map is dedicated to educating bicyclists about their rights and responsibilities on public roads.

Cedar Rapids-based Country-themed bar Hazzard County is coming to downtown Iowa City this fall, taking the place of the ...

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

For nearly a month, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have not been allowed to water their lawns—even though there's no drought ...

Nitrate pollution is likely to force more water-use restrictions. Iowa’s problems are uniquely severe: It has plenty of water ...

The arena wasn't the only one to see a change in its name as San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, one of the Des Moines metro's largest employers, lets naming rights expire. Philadelphia's Wells Fargo ...

The cities of Pleasant Hill, Bondurant and Altoona are hosting the inaugural East Polk County Manufacturing and Industrial panel discussion on Oct. 9. The free event will feature a discussion with ...

Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Cerro Gordo, Worth and Floyd counties Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Drive affecting Polk County North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Local officials warned more than half a million Iowans in the state's capital city and suburbs on Thursday that near-record level of pollutants in its rivers could make ...

Polk County plans welcome center for immigrants Polk County, Iowa, which includes Des Moines, saw most of its growth of almost 24,000 people from new immigration. The county plans a welcoming center ...

The growth plan covers unincorporated Polk County, not its cities. At the November meetings, public comments will be included in the update of the plan. Consultant Eric Raasch with Winter Park ...

Polk County's 3rd District represents Altoona, Ankeny and a portion of unincorporated Polk County. A lifelong Iowan, Holm served on the Ankeny City Council for ten years before he was elected mayor in ...